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£3000 bike theft in Newhaven Road

Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of a high-value mountain bike. The crime happened around 4.30am on Monday (16 April) at an address in Newhaven Road, when a property was broken into and the 36-gear ISSAC hard tail bike worth £3,000 was stolen from inside.

Officers are now urging anyone who can assist with their enquiries to come forward.

The bike is described as black, with an 18-inch frame, DT Swiss 240 silver-rimmed wheels, white forks, Continental mud tyres, Shimano XTR break discs, Bon Trager carbon stem and a triple Physic Gobbie saddle.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Given the time at which this incident occurred, a number of residents in Newhaven Road may have been awoken by sounds of a disturbance, as those responsible gained entry to the property. Similarly, members of the public who were up and out in the area in the early hours of Monday morning may also have seen something suspicious and are asked to contact police immediately if they have information that can assist officers with their investigation.”

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Total Craigroyston run training session on housing

Total Craigroyston are running a training session on housing options for local staff. The session is on 20th March, registration at 9.30 am, at Spartans Community Football Academy.

This session will cover Housing Options, homelessness prevention, early housing intervention, issues around welfare reform, as well as housing support and advice services.

The session is aimed primarily at staff whose clients could be affected by homelessness or experience other problems with their housing.

If you would like to go to the training then please get in touch with info@totalcraigroyston.co.uk.

Follow your heart this Valentine’s Day …

… and book a First Aid Course!

Love hearts are a big part of Valentine’s Day so why not surprise your loved one this year with a truly inspirational, heartfelt present– a First Aid Course.  The First Aid courses provided by St Andrew’s First Aid provide the knowledge, education and confidence to deal with life’s little – and big – emergencies, including CPR.  Training is provided both within the community and at work and for February there are some really special offers on HSE approved First Aid training.  There is a massive 25% saving on all HSE approved First Aid at Work and Emergency First Aid at Work courses from St Andrew’s First Aid, including requalification.

Last year there were 10,135 reported injuries to employees in Scotland and over two million working days lost due to work related injury and ill-health.  St Andrew’s First Aid Training and Supplies Ltd will help manage your First Aid training, so that employees are prepared to respond quickly and effectively should an accident happen.

Mary McLuskey, managing director at St Andrew’s First Aid Training and Supplies Ltd said: “First Aid training can be about far more than the just the physical wellbeing of employees. As any employer who has been through this will tell you, dealing with an accident is both time consuming and can have an effect on staff morale and trust in managers. We’re here to help you.”

Established in 1882, St Andrew’s First Aid is a leading provider of First Aid in Scotland.  As a leader the organisation is promoting the Setting the Standard accreditation scheme which is aimed at helping Scotland’s businesses become more First Aid aware by recognising those who also take their guests or visitors into consideration in their First Aid planning. On completion of a First Aid needs assessment and with relevant HSE First Aid training in place the organisation will award a Setting the Standard in First Aid accreditation mark to display on your premises.

To find out more on the latest offers and the Setting the Standard accreditation scheme visit www.firstaid.org.uk.

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Guide dog pups coming back to Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s Guide Dog puppies Jasper and Sandy are now 6 months old and they will be coming in to the store on Monday (4 Feb) at 11.30am to show customers and colleagues how their training is coming along.

Sainsbury’s customers and staff have now raised £15,000 for another Guide Dog puppy and will be starting the process of choosing a name for ‘Puppy 3’ soon!

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Youth interviewees wanted

Are you aged 16 – 20 and live in Pilton? If so, would you be willing to share your experiences of growing up in the area?

Eric Carlin is carrying out research for a PhD and wants to talk to local young people – all interviews will take place locally, are totally confidential and a small fee will be paid.

See attached flyer for more information:

Pilton flyers for youth interview recruitment, NEN, 7th January 2013

 

NEN: That was the year that was

There were 956 new posts in 2012

Our busiest day was 16 January with 2220 views

In 2012 our site has been visited by readers from 108 countries!

Month by Month:

January 5055 (January 2011 – 77)

February 881 (754)

March 1092 (343)

April 2730 (294)

May 4118 (1378)

June 5043 (322)

July 9391 (296)

August 8343 (307)

September 10307 (666)

October 10381 (2262)

November 10496 (901) – our best ever month

December 5736 (1374)

Our most-read stories in 2012 were:

1. Seventy-Five year old woman mugged in Drylaw (pictured below)

2. Police appeal for witnesses o Pilrig Park attack

3. Carnage following high winds

4. Welcome to Muirhouse photographic project and exhibition

5. Fire destroys Hanover Street travel agent

6. Billy Anderson obituary

7. Edinburgh College announces First Principal

8. Body discovered on Silverknowes beach

9. Size DOES matter sy Stockbridge campaigners (Save Our Stockbridge)

10. Mosque fire under investigation

A Happy, Healthy and Peaceful 2013 to all our readers

Attack victim Evelyn Crawford has made a full recovery
Attack victim Evelyn Crawford has made a full recovery

Domestic abuse campaign launched

fearLothian and Borders Police are encouraging victims of domestic abuse to take the first step in their journey to seeking help and getting a fresh start this festive period.

This weekend (7 – 9 December) all bus tickets on Lothian Buses and Firstbus buses will be advertising contact details for the Domestic Abuse Helpline, a charity designed to provide help and guidance to sufferers.

A phone number, website and a QR code will be printed to allow people from communities across Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders to either telephone or visit the Lothian and Borders Police website. The details on the tickets are deliberately subtle so victims needn’t feel worried about being caught carrying them.

Despite an encouraging rise in the past few years in victims coming forward, domestic abuse is vastly under-reported.
This campaign is designed to empower victims and arm them with practical tools they can really use to break free.

Assistant Chief Constable Graham Sinclair from Lothian and Borders Police said: “People often think domestic abuse is purely about physical violence, however many people suffer years of verbal and emotional abuse which is just as damaging.

“Domestic abuse saps the confidence of victims and leaves them in a constant state of fear and anxiety. As such, it is vastly under-reported, and although more than 7,700 incidents were reported across Scotland last year, we believe this is only a fraction of the true amount.

“For women suffering domestic abuse, taking the bus this weekend could be the first step on a much more important journey. If you are suffering domestic abuse, or know someone who is, get the bus this weekend. Call the helpline now or later, have a look at our web pages, and know that there are people who can help.”

Liz Kelly from the Domestic Abuse Helpline added: ” We view this initiative being taken by Lothian and Borders Police as a positive step forward in addressing the anxieties of many victims of domestic abuse who fear that the police do not have an understanding of their situation and the negative impact it has on their own lives and that of their children and families.

“We will work closely with the police during this initiative and give our assurance that anyone affected by domestic abuse will be offered support and information at any time of the day or night. The telephone number is 0800 027 1234 and is free from landlines.”

Port of Leith makes it’s red cars green (and it’s nothing to do with yesterday’s Cup result!)

Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA), famous for nipping around the North Edinburgh area in red branded vehicles, has purchased two electric cars to add to its fleet. 

Running the Peugeot iOns will cost 75% less than an equivalent petrol or diesel vehicle, with charging points in PoLHA’s Constitution Street underground car park.

Keith Anderson, Chief Executive at PoLHA, (pictured) said: “The electric cars are a perfect addition to our fleet. The distances we travel are relatively short but we have to make a lot of them visiting tenants and developments. We are committed in being energy-efficient and playing our part to protect the environment so we are delighted to be embracing the use of these vehicles.”

An overnight charge fuels the car for 100 miles and many of the cars’ components are 100% recyclable.

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