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
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
Holyrood’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee is launching a call for views on proposed changes that would remove the defence of ‘reasonable chastisement’ from Scots law. Without this legal defence, parents and guardians would not be able to physically punish their children. Continue reading Smacking: share your views
New workplace rights to give paid leave to those who have suffered the loss of a child and ensure they are treated compassionately by employers were set out by the government today. Continue reading New law supports all families who suffer the loss of a child
The names of all those who died serving on behalf of Scotland in the First World War will be projected onto the Scottish Parliament building on Sunday 11 November 2018 to mark the 100thanniversary of the Armistice. Continue reading THEIR NAME LIVETH: Names of WW1 fallen to illuminate Scottish Parliament
… in the Poppyscotland Poppy Ride event at Holyrood! Continue reading Landmark victory for Scottish Lib Dem …
Leeds Building Society has surpassed £100,000 raised for its national charity partner Samaritans, as part of its aim to raise £250,000 by March 2020, with help from the Society’s Edinburgh branch. Continue reading Leeds Building Society raises £100k for Samaritans in just six months
SCOTTISH international cricket hero Preston Mommsen yesterday graduated with a first class honours degree at Edinburgh Napier University. Continue reading A true all-rounder: World Cup batsman nets first class honours degree
The sun shone and the tins rattled as thousands turned out to donate and be entertained at the fifth annual Edinburgh Poppy Day. In St Andrew Square, and across the rest of the city, scores of collectors were out in force to do their bit for Poppyscotland while the music played. Continue reading Edinburgh Poppy Day a great success
Dear Parents/Guardians
In the run up to bonfire season, Police Scotland, City of Edinburgh Council and Scottish Fire & Rescue are keen to keep everyone safe during the festivities. In previous years we have seen firework-related anti-social behaviour (ASB) and disorder in this area, and we are asking for your help to prevent this occurring again. Continue reading Bonfire Season: Advice to local parents
