Edinburgh College — which added two Nissan e-NV200s to its expanding fleet in March — has been awarded the Green Fleet of the Year title at the BusinessCar Awards. Beating off stiff competition from four other nominees, Edinburgh College were crowned champions at a glittering ceremony at London’s Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel. Continue reading BusinessCar Green Fleet award for Edinburgh College
Having your head frozen for potential future resuscitation is a service that will be on offer to the public within 5-10 years, according to the UK’s stem cell bank …
Famously something Walt Disney did, having your head frozen when you die is thought to be a way of preserving enough of your personality, intellect and memories to be able to bring you fully back to life at some point in the future when technology is more advanced. Continue reading Head Freezing available ‘within a decade’
A charitable health clinic has opened in Edinburgh for people seeking a more natural approach to their healthcare. Continue reading New Homeopathy clinic opens in Edinburgh
Poppyscotland needs you! Scotland’s leading Armed Forces charity is searching for volunteers to help fundraise in Edinburgh for this year’s Scottish Poppy Appeal. Continue reading Poppyscotland seeks Edinburgh volunteers
Young children across the Capital are benefitting from an innovative approach to transforming the early years learning and childcare landscape by the City of Edinburgh Council …
Education convener Ian Perry and Vice Convener Alison Dickie performed the official opening of Ferryhill’s new nursery on Wednesday. The visit doubtless brought back some fond memories for Alison, who was formerly a teacher at the primary school in Drylaw. Continue reading New nursery opened at Ferryhill
– Hidden Gems opens at Edinburgh’s City Art Centre on Saturday 7 October
Showcasing 50 artworks from the City Art Centre’s collection that have rarely – and in some cases never – been seen before by the public, an exhibition opening at the City Art Centre this weekend (Saturday 7 October) will shine a spotlight on Edinburgh’s lesser-known treasures. Continue reading City Art Centre reveals Hidden Gems in new exhibition
It’s been a spectacular summer for historic sites across Edinburgh and Midlothian as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) announced record-breaking visitor figures for the 2017 summer season today. Continue reading Spectacular summer for Scotland’s historic sites
An additional £5 million is being given to NHS boards to support winter resilience across health and social care. NHS Lothian will receive an additional £737,000. Continue reading £5 million more to support winter health planning
Saturday 25 November 11am – 1pm
West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre
A £300,000 fund to encourage more women and girls to get involved in sport has been awarded to 14 projects on Active Girls Day by Sports Minister Aileen Campbell. From wheelchair basketball in Glasgow, judo in Fife and bikepacking adventures in the Highlands, the projects will tackle the barriers that lead to historically lower levels of physical activity among girls than boys. Continue reading Edinburgh projects net Sporting Equality cash
