We hope that Saturday 11 May is in your diary and you can join us for Citizen, an afternoon of sharing stories, eating together and free activities for all ages, from the Super Power Agency Bus which will be parked outside to Citizen Stories, a sharing of stories and audio recordings by local people who have worked with authors Eleanor Thom and Claire Askew. Continue reading Counting down to Citizen event at North Edinburgh Arts
Running in the Family
Looking for something fun to do as a family in the great outdoors? Let Salomon nurture your budding trail runners at their family-friendly Trail Running Festivals. They’ve teamed up with GO Run For Fun, the world’s biggest children’s running initiative who have already encouraged more than 285,000 children to get active. Continue reading Running in the Family
Offshore wind summit commits to way forward
Trades unions, offshore wind developers and supply chain companies have agreed to take urgent action to ensure more Scottish companies benefit from the awarding of contracts for offshore wind projects. Continue reading Offshore wind summit commits to way forward
Call for disposable BBQ ban
As wildfire raced through even more acres of British countryside last week, a business waste company has called for disposable barbecues to be banned to prevent further damage. Continue reading Call for disposable BBQ ban
Last chance for Healthy Heart projects to get up to £10,000
Community groups in Scotland have just two weeks left to apply for a regional grant of up to £10,000 to help local people look after their hearts. Continue reading Last chance for Healthy Heart projects to get up to £10,000
Fort Kinnaird helps Edinburgh residents launch a new career with free training programme
A group of Edinburgh and the Lothian residents were congratulated by city council leader Cllr Adam McVey last month after they completed a new six-week training course to help them back into employment. Continue reading Fort Kinnaird helps Edinburgh residents launch a new career with free training programme
Miles Briggs is talking WEE!
The Fight Bladder Cancer charity are holding two events in Edinburgh to increase knowledge and awareness about bladder cancer. Continue reading Miles Briggs is talking WEE!
MSPs concern over hospital infections
Questions have been asked about the approach to and extent of surveillance and monitoring of infection within the NHS in a letter issued yesterday by the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee. Noting its concern with the current system, the Committee have been unable to identify a proactive approach to either. Continue reading MSPs concern over hospital infections
College curriculum leaders shortlisted for industry awards
Two Edinburgh College curriculum leaders have been nominated for industry awards recognising their commitment and creative approach to inspiring the next generation of cookery and hospitality professionals. Continue reading College curriculum leaders shortlisted for industry awards
Police investigate Bingham axe attack
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in the Bingham area. The incident happened around 10.10pm on Tuesday 30th April in a flat in Duddingston Row. Continue reading Police investigate Bingham axe attack









