A Holyrood Committee has outlined a number of recommendations in order for Scotland to try to achieve the cleanest air in Europe. Lothian’s Green MSPs are calling for action to tackle concerns raised in the committee’s report. Continue reading ‘Silent killer’: Scotland must make improvements to achieve the best air quality
More than 26,000 motorists have been caught using a handheld mobile phone while driving in the first year since harsher penalties came into force. Among these are 500 novice drivers who have had their licences revoked for using their phone behind the wheel in their first 2 years of driving. Continue reading Tens of thousands of drivers get increased fines for using mobiles at wheel
NHS 24 is advising people to take a few simple steps to stay well during this blast of wintry weather and what to do if illness does strike. Continue reading Scots urged Scots urged to stay well in wintry conditions, to look after themselves and vulnerable neighbours.
The public are being urged not to travel throughout Thursday in the areas affected by red and amber weather warnings for snow. Continue reading A risk to life: “Do not travel unless it is absolutely necessary to do so”
“Members of the public are advised that, despite heavy snow and the adverse weather currently affecting the region, NHS Lothian is doing everything it can to continue to run a normal service. Continue reading Adverse weather and NHS Lothian
Ghostly figures of First World War soldiers or ‘Tommies’, have taken up their position on the Tynecastle turf today as part of a new nationwide fundraising campaign to commemorate 100 years since the end of the Great War later this year. Continue reading There but not there: Hearts’ fallen heroes honoured in national WW1 campaign launch
Universities and colleges will receive £1.8 billion of public funding for the next academic year., Further and Higher Education Minister Shirley-Anne Somerville has announced. Continue reading £1.8 billion for Scotland’s colleges and universities
Two men, aged 18 and 19, have been arrested and charged in connection with a number of motorcycle offences across the city. They will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court later today. Continue reading Two to appear in court on motorcycle charges
Bank of Scotland’s Business Barometer for February 2018 shows:
PUBLIC PRESSURE BRINGS END TO “UNNECESSARY AND CRUEL” PRACTICE
Reports suggest that electric shock collar devices used on dogs will be banned by Westminster “within weeks”, following sustained public pressure and a campaign led by the SNP. Continue reading SNP welcome shock collar ban commitment from UK Government
