Edinburgh’s ruling SNP – Labour Capital Coalition is set to give the green light to a controversial £207 million tram line extension today – despite an ongoing inquiry into the capital’s original trams debacle. Continue reading Capital Coalition set to vote through £207 million tram extension
Ageing Well, Edinburgh Leisure’s successful project promoting healthy lifestyles for older adults in Edinburgh, is launching their allotment programme at Leith Links.
It will run weekly from Wednesday, 20 March, from 10am-1pm. Continue reading Ageing Well allotment programme to run at Leith Links
The ScottishPower Foundation has announced this year’s recipients of its annual award fund. Eight charities in Scotland will share a part of the £1.25 million pot to help them make a positive difference to people’s lives in many diverse communities. Continue reading Eight Scottish charities to receive share of £1.25 million donation
New figures released by the Scottish Government estimate that businesses across The City of Edinburgh will save £4.5M thanks to an SNP policy to protect small businesses. Continue reading Rates cap saves Edinburgh businesses £4.5 million
Edinburgh College’s curriculum leader has been highly commended by an industry body after he played a key role in enhancing the College’s automotive course, improving offering students and staff better prospects. Continue reading Sandy is highly commended for improving automotive prospects for students
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Glasgow-based community development charity, Outside The Box is calling on mums to help tackle maternity discrimination in the workplace by sharing their experiences of supports that have helped them.
Using an online survey to collect stories of things that have improved mental health and wellbeing of mums returning to work, they hope to provide examples of best practice and raise awareness of the problems that employers may be contributing to. Continue reading Scottish Charity takes on maternity discrimination at work
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Here we go again. Prime Minister Theresa May’s revised Brexit deal was resoundingly rejected by MPs last night.
Following the humiliating defeat – the government lost by 149 votes – Mrs May told the House of Commons last night: Continue reading More Brexit turmoil as parliament says NO
