A Scottish Ambulance Service paramedic who has campaigned for better mental health support for staff has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal (QAM). Continue reading Mental health support champion awarded Queen’s medal
Congratulations for Scottish recipients of Queen’s New Year Honours
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has paid tribute to the Scottish recipients of awards in The Queen’s New Year Honours list. Continue reading Congratulations for Scottish recipients of Queen’s New Year Honours
UK’s iconic first red public telephone box listed
- Telephone box has been outside the Royal Academy in London since 1924
- Box was built as part of a competition to create the iconic design
Heritage Minister Helen Whately has announced that the prototype for the UK’s first red public telephone box has been upgraded to Grade II* in recognition of its iconic design status. Continue reading UK’s iconic first red public telephone box listed
Adele is most traded-in artist of the decade
Adele is the most traded-in music artist of the last decade, according to data from re-commerce specialist musicMagpie. Continue reading Adele is most traded-in artist of the decade
Aberdeen Standard supports capital charities
Isolated refugee children, patients with incurable blood cancer, and families facing hardship are amongst those benefitting from donations to five Edinburgh charities – totalling £18,300 – by Aberdeen Standard Investments Charitable Foundation. Continue reading Aberdeen Standard supports capital charities
Visit vulnerable relatives and neighbours as cold weather kicks in
Households in Scotland are being reminded to regularly check up on vulnerable relatives, neighbours and friends this winter to ensure they are keeping warm and well. Continue reading Visit vulnerable relatives and neighbours as cold weather kicks in
CAMRA celebrates pubs that tackle loneliness and social isolation
The Campaign for Real Ale has launched a campaign to promote the important role that pubs play in tackling loneliness and social isolation, such as offering free dinners for the elderly or hosting chatty table schemes. Continue reading CAMRA celebrates pubs that tackle loneliness and social isolation
New consumer body must avoid duplication says Holyrood Committee
Holyrood’s Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee has today approved the general principles of a bill which seeks to strengthen the rights of consumers in Scotland through the creation of a new public body. Continue reading New consumer body must avoid duplication says Holyrood Committee
Rail disruption this weekend
Network Rail are carrying out vital engineering work near Haymarket between Friday 27 and Sunday 29 December.
This means services on several routes to and from Edinburgh will start and terminate before reaching the capital. Continue reading Rail disruption this weekend
Top Tips For Using Up Christmas Dinner Leftovers
Portioning, labelling and researching are among the key words to consider for people who want to make the most of spare festive food. Continue reading Top Tips For Using Up Christmas Dinner Leftovers