The Scottish Government has announced that it will not support the development of Unconventional Oil and Gas in Scotland, meaning there is an effective ban on fracking in Scotland. The decision has been given a qualified welcomed by local campaigners Our Forth while Northern and Leith MSP Ben Macpherson is delighted that the government is ‘putting communities first’. Continue reading Scottish Government says NO to fracking
Marie Curie is appealing for local volunteers to help manage the charity’s collection boxes in and around the EH5 area. Continue reading Marie Curie Counts on Collection Box Volunteers
The UK Government has today pledged extra help for the victims of the Burmese military’s atrocities by doubling donations made by the British public to the cause. Continue reading Burma crisis appeal: UK Government pledges to double public donations
Edinburgh could be the first council in Scotland to use new powers to tackle soaring rents in the private rented sector, the city’s Green councillors argue. Continue reading Capital must lead the way in tackling soaring rents, say Greens
The Port Edgar Yacht Club in South Queensferry has proudly supported the only GB team to compete in the final of the European Sailing Champions’ League held over 22nd-24th September at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. Continue reading Local yachtsmen ‘blown over’ by Champions League support
For die hard golf fans, who want to keep in the swing of it, even during the winter months, Edinburgh Leisure’s winter golf pass may be just the thing. With minimal use of winter greens and no mats, it’s the ideal opportunity to keep your golf on par until the summer returns. Continue reading Love golf? Keep in the swing this winter
Plana Gàidhlig 2018-22 / Gaelic Language Plan 2018-22
A city that develops and supports more fluent and confident gaelic speakers and promotes thriving gaelic communities and cultures is the vision behind the ‘Draft Gaelic Language Plan’ published by the City of Edinburgh Council yesterday. Continue reading Council consults on Gaelic Language Plan
A charity worker got the surprise of a lifetime when she was told she had won a new car after taking part in the Royal Bank of Scotland Kiltwalk in Edinburgh. ENABLE’s Nicole Forsyth is the fourth and final Kiltwalker this year to win a shiny new Renault Clio, thanks to platinum sponsor Arnold Clark. Continue reading ENABLE walker wins new set of wheels!
Fear of hostility could be stopping large numbers of disabled people in Scotland going out in their communities, says Leonard Cheshire Disability as it reveals the results of a UK national survey of disabled adults aged over 18. Continue reading Fear of hostility prevents one in three disabled people going out
The UK government has launched an unprecedented repatriation effort to return 110,000 passengers affected by the failure of Monarch. Continue reading Monarch collapse: UK Government launches international repatriation plan
