A group of MSPs from the Local Government and Communities Committee met with Edinburgh’s homeless community at the Streetwork crisis centre on Wednesday. Continue reading MSPs hear first-hand from Edinburgh’s homeless community
Category: North Edinburgh News
Be aware around water: Edinburgh Leisure backs national campaign
Edinburgh Leisure is supporting a national campaign launched by drowning prevention charity and urging people to sign up for a first aid or lifesaving course. Continue reading Be aware around water: Edinburgh Leisure backs national campaign
Galleries showcase for young fashion designers
Edinburgh fashion design studentMorag Seaton is one of three talented young designers showcasing garments from their new collections to celebrate tickets going on sale for this year’s The Glasgow School of Art Fashion Show 2017. Continue reading Galleries showcase for young fashion designers
Drivers charged following police operation
Four drivers have been charged following a police operation at the Jewel on Tuesday. Police Scotland road policing officers stopped 48 vehicles in an ongoing operation to reduce road casualties and crime on the A1. Continue reading Drivers charged following police operation
Guarded welcome for BBC Scotland plans
Scotland’s new BBC TV channel is a welcome step in the right direction, but must be properly resourced, Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop said yesterday. Continue reading Guarded welcome for BBC Scotland plans
Just coping: one in four young carers do the caring alone
GREENS URGE FM TO PRESS AHEAD WITH YOUNG CARERS ALLOWANCE
A new study published by the Children and Young Peoples Commissioner explores the mental health and wellbeing of young carers in Scotland— and reveals that more than one in four are doing the caring on their own.
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Cheers! Government rethink on business rates
Northern and Leith MSP Ben Macpherson has hailed the Scottish Government’s business rates rise cap, saying it’s a commitment to local businesses. Opposition MSPs have welcomed the decision but say it’s a humiliating U-turn by the Finance Secretary. Continue reading Cheers! Government rethink on business rates
Climate cash windfall for MY Adventure
West Granton-based social enterprise MY Adventure is to receive almost £98,000 from the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund. MY Adventure is one of eight Edinburgh-based projects to receive a share of the £9.9 million fund which supports local action to tackle climate change. Continue reading Climate cash windfall for MY Adventure
Penalties set to double for mobile use while driving
Police Scotland is raising awareness of the new mobile phone law which comes into force next week which sees a doubling of the penalties faced by motorists who are distracted by using an internet device or mobile phone while driving. Continue reading Penalties set to double for mobile use while driving
Counting down: 20mph speed limit in North Edinburgh one week today
The rollout of 20mph speed limits on Edinburgh’s streets continues, with phase two coming into force one week today on 28 February – and this time it’s us!
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