Category: North Edinburgh News

Health of the Nation: Personalising Realistic Medicine

Healthcare professionals are being encouraged to deliver a more personalised approach to care by Chief Medical Officer Dr Catherine Calderwood, who has published her fourth annual report: Personalising Realistic Medicine.  Continue reading Health of the Nation: Personalising Realistic Medicine

Magdalene murderers sentenced

The three people who murdered an Edinburgh man in a flat in Magdalene last summer have been sentenced.

Ashleigh Wallace (27), Shaun Wallace (19) and Patrick Herbert (37) were all sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh to life imprisonment with a minimum of 18 years in prison after being convicted of the murder of Stephen Grant on 28 March 2019. Continue reading Magdalene murderers sentenced

Edinburgh charity seeks local projects solving loneliness with food

Food redistribution charity FareShare Central and South East, in partnership with Cyrenians, is seeking new charities and community groups across the city that could benefit from fresh, in-date surplus food. Continue reading Edinburgh charity seeks local projects solving loneliness with food

Dogs Trust celebrates National Pet Month

National Pet Month

Dogs Trust West Calder has been celebrating National Pet Month this year by highlighting the benefits of pet ownership.

Canine Carers at the West Calder centre have been raising awareness of some of the amazing benefits associated with owning a dog, including companionship, mental wellbeing and physical health.

Throughout April they have been creating videos and using social media to promote how their residents have been bringing these benefits to the team.

Two current canine residents looking to bring joy to new families are:

  • Mindy – This Papillon cross Terrier is a very loving and loyal friend; and a real bundle of joy to be around. Mindy is seven years old and she loves to be outside running around the garden, playing with her squeaky toys. As well as providing companionship and plenty of joy and exercise to her future family, Mindy requires a little extra TLC as she has an ongoing medical condition which will maintaining her treatment in the home.
  • Rory –  A one-year-old Crossbreed who loves to be active and will most certainly help his potential new owner stay physically fit. Rory is a happy and enthusiastic boy with a real zest for life; and he would benefit from new owners who are patient and understanding. He would also benefit from a family who are willing to continue his training. Having a pet like Rory is a wonderful way to ensure you get plenty of daily exercise and fresh air.

Advice and support is available to anyone thinking of adopting a dog by calling the West Calder centre on 01506 873549 or visiting www.dogstrust.org.uk/our-centres/west-calder/

You can also follow Dogs Trust West Calder on Twitter @DT_WestCalder for regular updates on the dogs available for rehoming.

 

Sainsbury’s – Asda merger deal blocked by regulator

The Competition and Markets Authority has blocked the £14 billion Sainsbury’s – Asda merger after finding it would lead to increased prices in stores, online and at many petrol stations across the UK. Sainsbury’s say the regulator’s rebuff will take £1 billion in savings from customers’ pockets.  Continue reading Sainsbury’s – Asda merger deal blocked by regulator

MSP welcomes extension of free tuition for EU students in Edinburgh

Pentlands MSP Gordon Macdonald has said that “Scotland remains open and welcoming” following an announcement from the SNP Government that free tuition for EU students will be extended beyond 2021 despite ongoing Brexit uncertainty. Continue reading MSP welcomes extension of free tuition for EU students in Edinburgh