A first-year Professional Cookery student at Edinburgh College came out on top against four of his classmates to bag himself a visit to one of the UK’s top hotel and restaurants, Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire. Continue reading Justin finds the recipe for awards success
A new project to help people save money while helping to tackle climate change in the Granton community is to launch this month. Granton Goes Greener will be officially launched by local MP Deirdre Brock on Saturday 30 June, between 12 noon and 3pm at Granton Parish Church. Continue reading Granton’s going greener!
A new video starring Edinburgh primary school children highlights the importance of sticking to the speed limit. Pupils from the Royal High Primary School were filmed talking directly to the camera about the need for drivers to keep them safe by abiding by the 20mph limits around their school. Continue reading Primary School produces powerful message for speeding drivers
Expert recommendations to make school food and drink even healthier are being consulted on by the Scottish Government. John Swinney says standards are already high but the Scottish Greens say more is needed to encourage healthy eating. Continue reading Please, sir: we want some more – healthier school food guidance not enough, say Greens
The National Trust for Scotland, the country’s leading independent conservation charity, has announced its most ambitious-ever programme for investment and activity, with plans to spend almost £60 million on Scotland’s built and natural heritage over the next five years. Continue reading National Trust for Scotland sets out historic plans for Scottish heritage
More than 700 cyclists have taken part in a gruelling challenge through the east of Scotland to raise vital funds for two Edinburgh-based charities. Continue reading Tour de Forth cyclists raise thousands for charities
ESCAPE, recognised to be Scotland’s first ‘live escape game’ company, is set to open its 200th room worldwide, as it marks its fourth anniversary. Continue reading First Scots escape company to open 200th game room
Staffordshire based Drayton Manor Park is continuing its year of celebrations for the 10th anniversary of Thomas Land™ by releasing a limited number of theme park tickets that can be purchased for just £10! Continue reading £10 tickets to be released at Drayton Manor Park
Dear Editor
To keep control of the government, the Conservatives had to make a deal with the Democratic Unionists in Northern Ireland. It involved making millions of pounds available to fund projects, at the same time it secured the support of the DUP in parliament for the fragile government.
For the majority of the people in the UK this has meant a continuation in the main of cuts in public services: below inflation wage increases, sharp rises in shop prices – in effect a continuation of their programme of austerity, already outlined by them for many years to come.
Changes to this situation must be made long before that. The Conservatives cannot do it: indeed they are not capable or willing to do so.
It is high time they were told to go: vanish, as quickly as possible, at last getting them off our backs.
Tony Delahoy,
Silverknowes Gardens
Saturday 9th June, 11am – 1pm
Drylaw Parish Church, Groathill Road North
