PERFECT TIMING: On a week where Scotland’s democracy has come under the spotlight once again, National Democracy Week can’t come soon enough …
The first National Democracy Week is due to take place this July. Events will be held throughout the UK to engage communities in democracy. A week-long festival coincides with the 90th anniversary of women securing equal voting rights. Continue reading First events announced for National Democracy Week
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman in her 60’s was the victim of a handbag robbery on Wednesday evening. Continue reading Appeal after Leith handbag robbery
Granton Community Gardeners BBQ & Open Day
Saturday 16 June 11am – 4pm
Community Garden 10 Wardieburn Road
The new Boroughmuir High School was officially opened at a special ceremony by the Minister for Higher and Further Education and Science Shirley-Anne Somerville yesterday. Ms Somerville was joined by Councillor Adam McVey, Leader of the City of Edinburgh Council, Deputy Leader Councillor Cammy Day, Education Vice Convener Councillor Alison Dickie and Head Teacher David Dempster.
The Edinburgh International Book Festival is calling upon its authors, participants and audiences to consider the importance of freedom as this year’s programme is announced. Continue reading Freedom is the key as Edinburgh International Book Festival programme announced
Suicide prevention services will benefit from an additional £3 million innovation fund, Mental Health Minister Maureen Watt has announced. Speaking ahead of a debate on mental health yesterday, Ms Watt also confirmed that a new suicide prevention plan would be published before the end of the month. Continue reading Extra funding for suicide prevention – but Tories say young people are being let down
Grosvenor Casino Edinburgh is on the hunt for local ‘Davids’ and ‘Davinas’ to take part in Goliath national poker competition. Continue reading Calling all DAVIDs: You’re automatically eligible to win £100,000 …
RAF Air Marshal Julian Young was guest of honour at the Scottish Robotic Games at Leonardo Crewe Toll last weekend. Hundreds of school children and air cadets from across Scotland attended the event. Continue reading Air Marshall attends ‘truly inspiring’ Scottish Robotic Games at Leonardo
It’s a High Schools hat trick!
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has led the opening of a hat-trick of new high school buildings as the total number of new or refurbished buildings exceeded 750 since 2007. Continue reading Isn’t that just typical? You wait ages for a new school to come along, then three turn up at once!
The Scottish SPCA is appealing to animal lovers in Edinburgh to help feed hungry cats and kittens who have been rescued or born in the charity’s care. Continue reading Help feed Edinburgh’s hungry cats and kittens
