Business booming in Leith as office space take up soars
The regeneration of Leith continues to go from strength to strength, according to statistics from GVA. Continue reading Leith regeneration ‘remarkable’
All the world’s a stage: all set for Edinburgh in August?
Councillor Donald Wilson, Culture and Communities Convener and Festivals Champion, looks forward to the madness that is the city centre at Festival time: Continue reading All the world’s a stage: all set for Edinburgh in August?
SFRS welcomes 58 new firefighters
Scotland’s Chief Officer has formally welcomed 58 new firefighters who will work to protect communities across the country. The group formally received their scrolls from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Chief Officer Alasdair Hay on Friday (July 27). Continue reading SFRS welcomes 58 new firefighters
Durex condoms safety recall: check batch numbers
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (RB) has announced that they are recalling specific batches of Durex condoms after they did not pass their required safety standards. This means there is a risk that the condom might tear or leak reducing its protection from sexually-transmitted diseases and pregnancy. See our website for more information. Continue reading Durex condoms safety recall: check batch numbers
Narrow escape in M8 car blaze drama
Family assisted from car moments before it burst into flames on M8 
A Scottish Ambulance Service control centre worker has been praised for assisting a family from their car moments before it burst into flames on the M8. Continue reading Narrow escape in M8 car blaze drama
Fun Day at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre
Saturday 18th August 11am – 2pm
Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre, off Groathill Road North
Mr. Mundell heads down under
With Westminster now on a long summer recess, Scottish Secretary David Mundell is taking the opportunity to visit New Zealand this week. This is no holiday jaunt of course – our Scottish Secretary will be meeting businesses and political leaders on a packed program of trade and diplomatic engagement. Continue reading Mr. Mundell heads down under
All welcome at Summer Community BBQ
THE OLD KIRK MUIRHOUSE PARISH CHURCH
Saturday 11th August 12 – 3pm
Join Granton Community Gardeners for summer BBQ
It’s nearly August, and that means our ANNUAL SUMMER BBQ! This year we’ll hold it on Sat 11th in our new big garden!
A date for your diaries; you’re welcome to invite your friends, families, and neighbours!
Granton Community Gardeners
Government launches consultation to protect political debate
The government is highlighting the seriousness of the threat of intimidation of candidates and campaigners to the integrity of public life and the electoral process …
The UK Government has launched a consultation for a new electoral offence which aims to crack down on threats and abuse towards those standing for election. Continue reading Government launches consultation to protect political debate