A Holyrood Committee is looking for a wide range of views on the effectiveness of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. Continue reading Can the Freedom of Information Act be improved?
Blossom Trees: March Garden Plants of the Month
First fabulous blossoms, then a full crown of leaves, and finally fruit in summer and autumn – fruit trees offer it all. The apple tree (Malus), peach tree (Prunus persica) and plum tree (Prunus domestica) all fit perfectly with consumers’ growing desire to know where their food comes from and the ongoing enthusiasm for pick-your-own food plants.
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Compassion in World Farming event at Blackhall Library
Local volunteers of the leading farm animal welfare charity, Compassion in World Farming, will be hosting a lively evening of discussion on Wednesday 13th March at Blackhall Library. Continue reading Compassion in World Farming event at Blackhall Library
Celebrate International Women’s Day
MUSLIM WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION of EDINBURGH
Friday 8th March: 6.30 – 8.30pm Southside Community Centre
Briggs: Lothians patients wait longer for treatment every year
Figures released this week revealed that the number of patients being seen within the 18 week standard for Referral to Treatment, in NHS Lothian has dropped yet again. Continue reading Briggs: Lothians patients wait longer for treatment every year
Brock backs ‘Better Deal for Animals’ campaign
Deidre Brock MP has given her support to a campaign to make sure animal protections are not watered down by Brexit. Continue reading Brock backs ‘Better Deal for Animals’ campaign
Help to shape Police Scotland’s future
Police Scotland want to hear from the public and our partners about how we shape the service that we provide. Continue reading Help to shape Police Scotland’s future
Community Chest benefits from £2,000 CALA Homes donation
CONTINUED support from the one of the country’s leading homebuilders is helping to support a joint project between the Rotary Club of Currie Balerno and the Balerno Village Trust. Continue reading Community Chest benefits from £2,000 CALA Homes donation
Production gains need not come at a cost to farmland wildlife, researchers find
Edinburgh Napier University
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Scotland’s Rural College
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Sandy gears up for National Award
The driving force behind Edinburgh College’s automotive department has been shortlisted for a national award.
Sandy Bruce, curriculum leader for Automotive Engineering, has been shortlisted by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) for his contribution to the work of the institute and for providing a high standard of qualification and progression routes for automotive students in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Continue reading Sandy gears up for National Award