Every year there’s a new must-have Christmas gift at the top of everyone’s list – but how has this changed over time? Continue reading The cost of Christmas past – and presents!
Scottish Government revises strategic Police priorities
Policing priorities to ensure the service responds to future demands over the next six years have been published.
The revised strategic police priorities (SPPs), which follow extensive consultation over the summer and autumn, reflect developments and progress in police operations and governance. Continue reading Scottish Government revises strategic Police priorities
Edinburgh Napier Creative Advertising students ‘breakthrough’ with award win
Two Edinburgh Napier students have been crowned winners of a prestigious annual award that recognises new creative advertising talent.
MSc Creative Advertising students Jack Brodie and Brodie Childs scooped the DMA Breakthrough Award at a ceremony in London. Continue reading Edinburgh Napier Creative Advertising students ‘breakthrough’ with award win
Scottish residents: “We need communities, not just homes”
Two-thirds of people in Scotland feel that too much focus is being placed solely on the construction of new homes, as opposed to rounded communities with supporting infrastructure, a new report has found. Continue reading Scottish residents: “We need communities, not just homes”
Rail stations fail disabled travellers in Scotland
Almost half of Scotland’s train stations do not have step-free access and are inaccessible to many disabled travellers, research conducted by Leonard Cheshire has found. Continue reading Rail stations fail disabled travellers in Scotland
‘Best of the very best’: SFRS welcomes new firefighters
A group of firefighters have been described as “the best of the very best” as they prepare to protect communities across Scotland following an intensive training programme. Continue reading ‘Best of the very best’: SFRS welcomes new firefighters
New research shows e-cigarette vape increases the potential for lung bacteria to cause harm
Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have discovered that bacteria often found in the lungs became more harmful and caused increased inflammation when they were exposed to e-cigarette vape. Continue reading New research shows e-cigarette vape increases the potential for lung bacteria to cause harm
Edinburgh residents urged to Go Green this Christmas
Edinburgh residents are being urged to ‘go green’ this Christmas, as arrangements for festive waste and recycling collections are confirmed. Continue reading Edinburgh residents urged to Go Green this Christmas
MSP launches crowdfunder to prevent Leith eviction
Scottish Green MSP Andy Wightman has launched a crowdfunder to challenge the eviction of a constituent in Leith. Continue reading MSP launches crowdfunder to prevent Leith eviction
Preparing teachers for life in the classroom
John Swinney meets the first intake of students on ground-breaking STEM programme
DEPUTY First Minister John Swinney today heard an end-of-term report from students on a newly-launched teacher training programme. Continue reading Preparing teachers for life in the classroom