First Minister Nicola Sturgeon yesterday appointed a ‘new, refreshed Scottish Government Cabinet’. The new appointments are designed to meet current challenges, introduce new talent and ensure the government is capitalising on all opportunities in taking forward its bold and ambitious programme for Scotland. Continue reading First Minister freshens up her government
An independent investigation into NHS Lothian has found a culture of “bullying and harassment”. The review, produced by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, for the Scottish Government, investigated the circumstances surrounding NHS Lothian’s reporting of A&E waiting times – and concludes that said the situation requires “urgent action”. Continue reading NHS Lothian: urgent action needed to address ‘bullying and harassment’
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a 33-year-old woman reported missing. Wioleta Wisinska was last seen around 11am on Thursday 21st June in Dundas Street, and concern is growing for her welfare. Continue reading Have you seen Wioleta?
Police have launched an investigation after a blaze at a Leith tower block. The fire is being treated as ‘suspicious’. Continue reading Citadel Court fire ‘suspicious’
Friday 3 August: Five Telegrams opens Edinburgh International Festival
Edinburgh International Festival is encouraging young people from North Edinburgh to share in the opening night excitement of a groundbreaking perormance. Free tickets are available for ‘Five Telegrams‘ at The Usher Hall – and free transport to and from the event is available through North Edinburgh Arts too! Continue reading Edinburgh International Festival offers free tickets to North Edinburgh’s young people
PRODUCER, publisher and renowned Paris dinner party host Jim Haynes has received an honorary doctorate from Edinburgh Napier University. Continue reading Honorary Doctorate for legend of the arts underground
A mum who gave birth in a layby has been reunited with the Scottish Ambulance Service paramedics who helped her deliver her second child on the same day her brother tragically died in a sailing accident in 2009. Continue reading Layby birth mum reunited with paramedic crew
Young people in Edinburgh and Lothian are being urged to tell the Scottish Parliament about what inspires them to be in with an opportunity to come to Holyrood or for the Presiding Officer to come to them. Continue reading Young people urged to tell the Scottish Parliament what inspires them
The Chanter, nestled near the heart of the university campus on Bread Street, will be offering users of its MORE loyalty card double points on their bubbly bottles this July – in honour of its student patrons. The promotion will run throughout the month, allowing everyone to take advantage, as they wave goodbye to exams and hello to the summer break. Continue reading The Chanter raises a glass to University students
Pilton Central Association (PCA)’s annual general meeting, due to be held on Thursday 28th June at the West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre, has had to be postponed. A new date will be advertised in due course.
