First Minister Nicola Sturgeon saw some of the innovative work being carried out to raise attainment in Scotland’s schools yesterday and reaffirmed her government’s commitment to reducing inequality . Continue reading First Minister: “Number one priority is to raise school attainment”
Loneliness is estimated to kill more people than obesity and according to experts is as damaging to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. To help combat this, Forth 1 is calling on the local community to sign up as befrienders and support some of society’s loneliest individuals with the launch of its campaign #TaketheTime. Continue reading Only the Lonely: Forth 1 urges listeners to befriend vulnerable local people
An East Lothian schoolgirl’s award-winning accessible toilet sign has gone on display on the door of Fort Kinnaird’s disabled toilet and bathroom facilities in a bid to make them more welcoming for people with hidden disabilities or long-term illnesses. Continue reading Grace’s award-winning sign goes on display at Fort Kinnaird
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after a road traffic collision on the A720 Edinburgh City By-pass yesterday. The collision happened around 6.10 am, when the driver of a black Ford Focus involved in the collision abandoned his car at the scene, causing considerable disruption to traffic. Continue reading Police appeal after abandoned car causes City Bypass chaos
More than two thirds of income taxpayers will pay less tax next year on their current income, Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has confirmed as MSPs prepare to debate proposals to reform income tax in Scotland. Continue reading Finance Secretary: Income tax reforms will benefit lowest earners
Edinburgh College is encouraging prospective students to find out more about the range of courses available at the college in 2018 at its campus open days this month. Continue reading Edinburgh College opens its doors to prospective students
GREAT BRITISH SPRING CLEAN
2nd – 4th MARCH Continue reading Join the Great British Spring Clean
TUESDAYS 3.15 – 4.15 pm
With the first signs of spring and lighter evenings on the horizon, why not take to the Meadows this March to improve your tennis stroke or even take up the sport? Continue reading Anyone for tennis?
Edinburgh International Science Festival: Life, The Universe and Everything
31 March – 15 April
Edinburgh’s 30th Science Festival will see 270 events for children, families and adults take place across the city over the course of two exciting weeks. And in a first this year, teachers ans their students are being offered a special £5 deal to eighty events through the new #SciFive initiative. Continue reading Life, The Universe and Everything: Edinburgh International Science Festival
