This week’s Audit of Critical Care in Scotland report has revealed that the critical care unit at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh has significantly higher delayed discharge rates than the rest of Scotland. Continue reading Briggs: Critical Care delayed discharges at the Western General remain highest in Scotland
A man has been sentenced for sexual offences committed against two women in the grounds of Edinburgh Royal Infirmary earlier this year.
At the High Court in Glasgow yesterday, David Milligan was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison following his conviction on Friday 21st June. He has also been placed on the sex offenders register for life. Continue reading Man jailed for Little France sex attacks
Oor Wullie sculptures on Oor Wullie’s BIG Bucket Trail have been visited over ONE MILLION TIMES by sculpture hunters since the trail began at the end of June! Continue reading Crivvens! ONE MILLION Oor Wullie visitors enjoy bucketloads o’ fun!
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THE Scottish capital’s property market is at its most active in more than a decade despite Brexit uncertainty contributing to other parts of the UK experiencing the slowest sales since the global financial crash. Continue reading Edinburgh property sales peak while UK stalls
Award-winning UK-based Japanese comedian Yuriko Kotani has teamed up with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office to produce some special advice for fans travelling to the Rugby World Cup in Japan this autumn.
Yuriko’s humorous tips are designed to help the 50,000 or more British fans expected to attend the tournament to support Wales, Scotland, England and Ireland to avoid pitfalls. Continue reading Foreign Office issues Rugby World Cup travel advice
Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading and writing, has announced today that the Bookbug Hero Award and the Learning Professional Award 2020 are open for applications. Continue reading Scottish Book Trust announces new Bookbug Hero Award
Disabled people will have more choice in how they apply for benefits when the Scottish Government takes responsibility for Disability Assistance next year. Continue reading Disability benefits applications to be made easier
Police have released images of a man they wish to trace following a serious assault in the city centre earlier this year. The incident occurred between 1.45am and 2am on 9th February in Hope Street. Continue reading CCTV appeal following serious assault on Hope Street
Life expectancy in Scotland has increased over the past three decades, but has stalled in recent years, according to a report published yesterday by National Records of Scotland. Continue reading Scots are living longer … unless you’re poor
