Following this summer’s warm welcome and successful turn out The Big Event, the UK’s largest display of cars, scooters and powered wheelchairs for disabled people, will return to the NEC in Birmingham on 28-29 June 2019. Continue reading Disabled motoring event returns in 2019
Royal Voluntary Service to expand iconic hospital trolley service nationwide
Call for volunteers in Edinburgh to take to the wards
Could you be the friendly face that makes all the difference to a hospital patient’s day? Continue reading Royal Voluntary Service to expand iconic hospital trolley service nationwide
Stuart Herd exhibition at The Torrance Gallery
Deputy First Minister John Swinney is an Apprentice for the Day
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister John Swinney became a Software Development Apprentice for the Day as he spent time hearing from two IT foundation apprentices at Edinburgh College yesterday. Continue reading Deputy First Minister John Swinney is an Apprentice for the Day
Tickets now available for Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival
Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival returns for a second year
Tickets now on sale
After a hugely successful first year, the Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival returns to the Assembly Rooms on 26 and 27 January for another packed weekend of talks, classes and workshops to help us all lead healthier and happier lives. Continue reading Tickets now available for Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival
City of Edinburgh Music School Open Day today
The City of Edinburgh Music School’s annual Open Day takes place today ( Saturday – 3 November) from 11.00am to 2.00pm at Broughton High School. Continue reading City of Edinburgh Music School Open Day today
Five given curfews following Bonfire Night disorder
Five men responsible for Bonfire Night disorder in the North East of Edinburgh last year have received Restriction of Liberty Orders, banning them from leaving their homes overnight for six months. Continue reading Five given curfews following Bonfire Night disorder
Steel bear sculpture in East Lothian finally given green light
The legacy of one of East Lothian’s most famous sons is to be immortalised through a five-metre high steel bear sculpted by renowned Scottish artist, Andy Scott, the man behind the Kelpies and other well-loved sculptures. Continue reading Steel bear sculpture in East Lothian finally given green light
Team Tidy clean up as mother and daughter graduate together
A MOTHER and daughter marked a major milestone today as they graduated together from the same university course. Kirstie and Kayleigh Tidy sat in the same adult nursing classes at Edinburgh Napier University as they pursued their career goals. Continue reading Team Tidy clean up as mother and daughter graduate together
Ben Macpherson: Spread a little kindness
Scots are being urged to spread a little kindness this St Andrew’s Day in celebration of the nation’s shared values and inclusive view of the world. Continue reading Ben Macpherson: Spread a little kindness









