Scotland is to recruit an additional 80 mental health professionals to work with children and young people, following a £4 million investment. Continue reading £4 million to drive CAHMS improvement
Blood Bikes Scotland goes into top gear with new additions
Mercy crews who provide a vital medical courier service for Scottish hospitals have landed an early Christmas present – two new motorcycles for their fleet. Continue reading Blood Bikes Scotland goes into top gear with new additions
Edinburgh College Development Trust seeks a new trustee
Edinburgh College Development Trust, the independent charity which supports students at the College, is seeking a person with a finance background to join the organisation as a trustee. Continue reading Edinburgh College Development Trust seeks a new trustee
Netflix Originals disrupt top 10 favourite Christmas movie list
- Almost three quarters of us will shun DVDs in favour of streaming sites for their Christmas movie viewing
- Netflix originals disrupt Christmas traditions, overtaking classics as our favourite Christmas movies
- We will watch an average of six Christmas movies over the festive period
Continue reading Netflix Originals disrupt top 10 favourite Christmas movie list
Poppyscotland invites Normandy veterans to sail in style to D-Day 75 anniversary events
Poppyscotland, together with its parent charity The Royal British Legion, has announced plans to take 300 Normandy veterans to France on a specially chartered ship for the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Continue reading Poppyscotland invites Normandy veterans to sail in style to D-Day 75 anniversary events
Deadline looms to Save Leith Walk
THE deadline is fast approaching for anyone who wants to object to a proposed demolition and development in a conservation area on Leith Walk. Continue reading Deadline looms to Save Leith Walk
A meal for every child
Every child attending a funded early learning and childcare (ELC) session will receive a healthy meal, Minister for Children and Young People Maree Todd has announced. Continue reading A meal for every child
Scottish Poppies Take Flight Across the Globe
Every year, the team of veterans at Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory hand-make five million poppies to be handed out during the annual Scottish Poppy Appeal. It is safe to assume that the vast majority of these stay in the country, but wouldn’t it be interesting to know how far the Scottish poppy can travel? Continue reading Scottish Poppies Take Flight Across the Globe
£395k study to identify new dengue treatments
A NEW study will assess whether tiny molecules found in the immune systems of humans can be used to combat the potentially deadly dengue virus. Continue reading £395k study to identify new dengue treatments
Big Win: Kiltwalk scores £5 million for Scottish charities in 2018
Sir Tom Hunter was joined by Scotland football team manager Alex McLeish yesterday to announce that those who took part in this year’s Royal Bank of Scotland Kiltwalks raised a record-breaking £5 million for Scottish charities. Continue reading Big Win: Kiltwalk scores £5 million for Scottish charities in 2018