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Edinburgh Napier technician wins ‘I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here!’ competition
James Munro wins funding to put towards further STEM activities
An Edinburgh Napier science technician has come out on top in a UK-wide online competition in which school students vote for their favourite scientist. Continue reading Edinburgh Napier technician wins ‘I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here!’ competition
‘Unjustifiable’ benefits freeze means another tough year ahead for low income families
Families in poverty face another year of frozen benefits amid the uncertainty of Brexit, according to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
More are likely to be pulled into poverty following the Government’s decision to continue the freeze on working-age benefits and tax credits until 2020, despite declaring austerity over. Continue reading ‘Unjustifiable’ benefits freeze means another tough year ahead for low income families
Edinburgh College appoints new board members
Edinburgh College’s Board of Management has appointed two new non-executive members to support it in leading the strategic direction of the College. Continue reading Edinburgh College appoints new board members
Leonardo staff engineer super support for MND Scotland
Employees at aerospace giant Leonardo at Crewe Toll handed over a cheque for over £21,000 to their outgoing nominated charity MND Scotland recently, marking the culmination of two years of fundraising for them. Continue reading Leonardo staff engineer super support for MND Scotland
Man convicted of Pennywell Road murder
A man has who killed his partner in Pennywell last year has been convicted.
At Livingston High Court yesterday Robert Douglas was found guilty of the murder of Marie Walker at their home in Pennywell Road on 6th August 2018. Continue reading Man convicted of Pennywell Road murder
SNP win Leith Walk by-election
SNP candidate Rob Munn has won the Leith Walk by-election. The victory strengthens the SNP’s position as senior party in the city’s ruling ‘Capital Coalition’. Continue reading SNP win Leith Walk by-election
Hearts act swiftly to stamp out criminal behaviour
Hearts will close a section of their Wheatfield stand for the last two games of the season in a move to stamp out unacceptable behaviour at Tynecastle. The decision was announced hours after a 19 year old man was arrested and charged for an alleged hate crime committed during Saturday’s Edinburgh derby. Continue reading Hearts act swiftly to stamp out criminal behaviour
Tynecastle hate crime: man charged
Police in Edinburgh can confirm that a 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a hate crime at Tynecastle Stadium.
The incident happened on Saturday, April 6, and was reported to police on Monday, April 8.
The man will appear at court at a later date.
Inspector Kieran Dougal of Wester Hailes Police Station said: “These crimes are committed by a small minority intent on ruining a great atmosphere. Thankfully these types of incidents are very rare and are not a reflection vast majority of fans who attend football matches.
“However in order to protect everyone, we need all hate crimes to be reported to us. If you have been a victim of a hate crime you can report this to Police Scotland via 101.
“Alternatively you can report a hate crime through a third party. More details can be found on the Police Scotland website.”
Ya dancer! Funding for traditional arts projects
Dancebase and the Amanda Kane School of Dance are among the beneficiaries of new awards made through the Youth Talent Development Fund from The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Creative Scotland. Continue reading Ya dancer! Funding for traditional arts projects