Consultation opens on ‘transformation vision’
THE Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is set to launch a public consultation as it continues to lead the way in Scotland’s public sector – by proposing to transform to meet modern risks. Continue reading Have your say in Fire & Rescue Service consultation
Budget retailer Aldi has been rated the nation’s favourite in-store supermarket in Which?’s annual best and worst supermarket satisfaction survey. Continue reading Aldi is UK’s favourite supermarket
• Men named ‘Ed’ make the best paid dates, earning an average of £61,400 a year, the largest pay cheque of all names analysed
• Women called ‘Liz’ also bring home the bacon, with highest average female earnings of £38,800
• Money-hungry singletons should avoid dating those called ‘Reece’ and ‘Paige’, the lowest valued male and female names
• Most attractive names, ‘James’ and ‘Sarah’, fail to make the list of top earners, with average salaries of £38,100 and £29,800 respectively
Valentine hopefuls looking for a partner with a large pay cheque are best off dating men called Ed and women named Liz, according to new research by job search-engine Adzuna. Continue reading The Name Game: Singles seeking a spouse with a fat wallet should swipe right for Ed and Liz
The Home Office has today announced the development of new technology to automatically detect terrorist content on any online platforms. Continue reading Home Office harnesses new technology to tackle terrorism
A SCHEME which gives people the chance to study for university level qualifications while in paid full-time employment is being expanded into two new Schools at Edinburgh Napier University. Continue reading Napier Graduate Apprenticeships programme breaks new ground
Police are appealing for information after a series of vandalisms on Craigmount Avenue North during the early hours of Sunday morning (11 February). Damage was caused to cars and garden ornaments. Continue reading Police seek information on Craigmount vandalism
Large crowds are expected to congregate outside Edinburgh Castle today to welcome Prince Harry and fiancé Meghan Markle on their first official joint trip to Scotland.
Continue reading City royal watchers out in force to welcome Harry and Meghan
Scotland should make a number of improvements in its approach to tackling homelessness and rough sleeping, including the implementation of a ‘Scottish style Housing First’ that would give people a safe and permanent home. Continue reading Housing First, says Holyrood Committee
Scottish Green MSP Andy Wightman, whose Homes First campaign aims to regulate the rapid growth of the short-term letting sector, today published examples of legislative change to show how the Scottish Government could help local Councils tackle the problem. Continue reading Short Term Lets: Wightman publishes legislation options to tackle problem
Creative Express – Creative Canvases Exhibition
@ The Junction
On Friday 26 January, The Junction was proud to hold its first exhibition of work from their Creative Express arts program (writes Tessa Hughes). The event saw over 40 attendees, including friends and family of young people whose work was featured, as well as members of the local community and friends of The Junction. Thanks go out to Tesco Express on Great Junction Street, who provided a range of snacks for everyone who attended to enjoy. Continue reading Arts the way to do it: getting creative at The Junction
