Over 95% of employees are using company time and technology to check up on their ex-partners via social media, a survey has revealed. Continue reading Over 95% of workers use company technology to check up on an Ex
Festival Fringe: leap into the unknown!
The official 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Programme was launched yesterday, inviting performers and audiences from across the globe to leap into the unknown and embark on their very own Fringe adventure. Continue reading Festival Fringe: leap into the unknown!
Government is failing children with mental health issues, says Greens
Children with mental health issues are being let down says a Green MSP in response to figures showing three out of ten children are waiting more than 18-weeks for treatment. Alison Johnstone MSP, the Scottish Greens’ health spokesperson, says the figures should convince government ministers to “look beyond” the NHS and include mental health awareness in the school curriculum. Continue reading Government is failing children with mental health issues, says Greens
UK Government doubles charity donations
The British public have had their own charitable donations doubled through the government’s UK Aid match scheme, the Prime Minister has announced at a reception in Downing Street. Continue reading UK Government doubles charity donations
£20 million fund to empower communities
Communities will be able to decide how best they can tackle poverty and inequalities in their own area backed by a £20 million fund. Continue reading £20 million fund to empower communities
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University comedy show explores life behind the barbed wire
Theatregoers are being invited to enjoy an evening of fun and laughter – by going back in time to a First World War internment camp! Continue reading University comedy show explores life behind the barbed wire
Gobi and Dion go forth to support charity challenge event
The Scottish SPCA is delighted to welcome Gobi and Dion to their Forth Road Bridge 5k Challenge this Saturday (9 June). Scotland’s animal welfare charity are hosting the event for the first time and 200 animal lovers from across Scotland have signed up to take part. Continue reading Gobi and Dion go forth to support charity challenge event
Our super savvy kids: Plastic is Children’s Word of the Year
Plastic revealed as Children’s Word of the Year by Oxford University Press for BBC Radio 2 Chris Evans Breakfast Show’s 500 Words
- Analysis by Oxford University Press of short stories submitted to BBC Radio 2’s 500 Words competition reveals more remarkable insights into UK children’s use of language.
- A significant increase in the use of the word plastic shows the influence of David Attenborough’s Blue Planet II, which highlighted the damaging effect plastic pollution is having on marine life.
- OUP results are released ahead of the 500 Words Live Final on Friday (8 June) from Hampton Court Palace Festival with special guest, Honorary Judge, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall and celebrity readers Jason Isaacs, Jim Broadbent, Shobna Gulati, Dara O’Briain, and David Walliams and performances from John Newman, Alexandra Burke and Bastille
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Frank’s Law: Greens call for free personal care rollout
Scotland can and should go further in rolling out free personal care, a Green MSP has said, as ministers move a step closer to implementing Frank’s Law. Continue reading Frank’s Law: Greens call for free personal care rollout