Homebuyers in Edinburgh are set to be spoiled for choice this summer as Scottish regeneration firm Urban Union launches the next phase of its popular Pennywell Living development in Muirhouse. Continue reading New homes for sale at Pennywell Living
Scottish families face holiday childcare bill of over £700
New figures show that the average parents in Scotland now pay for one week of holiday childcare is £123 – more than double the price they pay for after-school clubs during term time. Continue reading Scottish families face holiday childcare bill of over £700
£2 million Lottery boost to help Scots communities thrive
Isolated older people in Edinburgh, young people with autism in East Dunbartonshire and families affected by domestic abuse in Aberdeenshire are amongst those benefiting from a £2 million National Lottery funding boost announced today. Continue reading £2 million Lottery boost to help Scots communities thrive
Police seek spotty Scot following Calder Road assault and robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery on Calder Road. Continue reading Police seek spotty Scot following Calder Road assault and robbery
First steps towards a Citizens Assembly
The Scottish Government has proposed a Citizens’ Assembly on Scotland’s future, providing an opportunity for greater citizen engagement on issues facing the country. It’s early days, but an event in Edinburgh last week gave grounds for optimism. Continue reading First steps towards a Citizens Assembly
Keep Your Pet Safe in the Car
Pet owners are being urged to put safety first and plan ahead when travelling with their animals.
The motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk have compiled their advice for travelling with pets, with the top priority being to keep them and other passengers safe. Continue reading Keep Your Pet Safe in the Car
Getting Ready to Trade?
International Trade Secretary, Dr Liam Fox MP has announced the world’s first training programme to recruit tomorrow’s trade negotiators. Continue reading Getting Ready to Trade?
Edinburgh restaurant chain celebrates charity milestone
Edinburgh restaurant firm Vittoria Group has celebrated a major charity milestone as it commits to raise thousands more in the future. Continue reading Edinburgh restaurant chain celebrates charity milestone
You’re Welcome: New app to help disabled visitors access Holyrood Parliament launched
An app which allows disabled visitors to personalise the assistance they need has been launched at the Scottish Parliament. Continue reading You’re Welcome: New app to help disabled visitors access Holyrood Parliament launched
Bad news for Scottish drivers as car insurance prices accelerate
– The average price of car insurance in Scotland increased by £32 (5%) in 12 months with motorists now paying £646, on average –
- Central Scotland sees the steepest increase, with car insurance costs climbing by £43 (7%) year-on-year.
- Car insurance prices in the Scottish regions see the steepest increase in more than 12 months.
- Scottish drivers are as little as £34 away from paying the most expensive car insurance prices on record for their region.
- Further research finds two in five (43%) drivers saw their renewal price increase by £42, on average, as one in four (26%) are confused about why the cost of their car insurance is increasing.
- Confused.com urges drivers to shop around as the average price of car insurance in the UK increased £37 (5%) year-on-year to £789.
It’s bad news for drivers in Scotland as the cost of car insurance in the region increased by more than £30 in 12 months. Continue reading Bad news for Scottish drivers as car insurance prices accelerate