Car insurance price rises spell bad news for drivers in Scotland

  • Motorists in Scotland can now expect to pay £643 for car insurance, on average –

There is bad news for drivers in Scotland as new data reveals the average cost of car insurance in the region has increased in the past 12 months. However, further research proves savvy drivers can combat these rises by shopping around.

New figures reveal the average price of car insurance in Scotland is now £643, following a £19 (3%) increase in 12 months. Continue reading Car insurance price rises spell bad news for drivers in Scotland

Go Green Festival at North Edinburgh Arts

The NEA Community Shed is celebrating its first birthday. To mark this occasion, we’re hosting an environmental festival to inspire greener choices in North Edinburgh.

Join us to learn more about the Shed’s work, the climate change and how you can lower your own carbon footprint. Continue reading Go Green Festival at North Edinburgh Arts

First Diwali at Scottish Parliament

The first ever Diwali, the Hindu festival of Lights, was hosted at the Scottish Parliament on auspicious day of Vijaya Dashmi. The Scotland Chapter of Hindu Forum of Britain (HFB) took the lead in organising Diwali coinciding with 20th Anniversary of Scottish Parliament (writes RAMESH PATTNI (below)). Continue reading First Diwali at Scottish Parliament

Human trafficking gang convicted following five year operation

Four members of an organised crime group have been convicted of trafficking offences at the High Court in Glasgow. Three men and one woman convicted yesterday marked the conclusion of a five-year-long investigation undertaken by Police Scotland. Continue reading Human trafficking gang convicted following five year operation

Preventative repairs approach sees road conditions improve, says council!

Conditions on Edinburgh’s roads have seen the most significant single year improvement in more than a decade, with over £15m invested in roads and pavements in 2018/19 – almost £6m more than 2017/18 – according to a report produced for the city council.

The Capital’s Roads Condition Index (RCI), an independent rating given annually as part of the Scottish Roads Maintenance Condition Survey (SRMCS), is also the city’s best since 2011/12.

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Local charity secures £50,000 from the Movement for Good Awards

Edinburgh-based charity People Know How has won a game-changing £50,000 award as part of the Movement for Good Awards. 
The scheme, set up by Ecclesiastical Insurance, has seen a total of £1million donated to good causes this year and the charity, which is currently based in the former Deutsche Bank House building at Crewe Toll, is among just ten organisations across the UK to receive a £50,000 donation.

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