Nominations now open to “showcase the best of local government”
Residents in Scotland are encouraged to nominate their local councillor for an award at the Local Government Information Unit’s (LGiU) first Scottish Councillor Achievement Awards. Continue reading Support your local councillor!
Awards for All grant for Edinburgh Curling School
Community groups across Scotland are today celebrating a £448k cash boost, thanks to money raised by National Lottery players. Continue reading £448k National Lottery cash boost for communities across Scotland
Police in Edinburgh have arrested a 62 year old man following the death of 61 year old Marie Walker at an address on Pennywell Road at around 9.30am on Tuesday morning. Continue reading Man arrested following Pennywell murder
Around 500 sick youngsters have been diverted to a hospital 20 miles away since the controversial closure of a children’s ward, health bosses have admitted. Continue reading 500 sick kids diverted since children’s ward closure
Fiona Aitken, Adoption UK’s Director – Scotland, said: “I’d like to congratulate all adopted children in Scotland who are receiving their National 5 and Higher results today. Continue reading AUK congratulates Scots children on exam results
Dogs Trust West Calder hosts ‘pawsome’ Fun Day
Dogs Trust West Calder is inviting local dog lovers and their four-legged-friends to their annual Family Fun Day on Sunday 26th August. Continue reading You’d be barking to miss doggy Fun Day!
From today, comedy lovers at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe are able to book a free intimate gig with Live at the Apollo and Have I got News for you star, Andrew Maxwell …in the back of a car! Continue reading Andrew Maxwell puts on hilarious Edinburgh Fringe gig … in the back of a car!
Police and the Scottish SPCA have carried out joint checks to dress concerns about the welfare of animals in the city centre. Continue reading Police and Scottish SPCA carry out checks on beggars’ dogs
A record number of students from Scotland’s most disadvantaged areas have successfully gained a place at university according to UCAS statistics published yesterday – the third year in a row a new record has been set. Continue reading Record number of students from deprived areas heading to University
A PROGRESSIVE Lothians courier firm is helping to raise awareness of one of the country’s lesser known chronic conditions. Bathgate-based Eagle Couriers has teamed up with Fringe act Katie & Pip to help spread the word about type 1 diabetes and the effect it can have on the lives of young people in the UK. Continue reading Scottish Courier delivers story of life-saving dog
