Nappies, fatbergs, rubbish due to recycling waste costing a fortune to clear
People who cause blocked sewers through flushing away inappropriate items and substances should pay fines to compensate for the clean-up costs. That’s the opinion of the UKs waste management agency which says that man-made blockages cost water companies millions of pounds every year, cause floods and are a potential health risk. Continue reading Household recycling is causing “fatbergs”
Police are appealing for witnesses after the theft of a purse on Groathill Drive North at around 12.30pm on Tuesday (22nd May). The purse was snatched from a woman’s hand by a male on a bicycle who then cycled off in the direction of Ferry Road. Continue reading Police appeal after Drylaw purse snatch
ALDI has donated equipment worth £4,000 to Edinburgh College’s Professional Cookery department through a partnership that is also providing new opportunities for students to develop their skills.
The support from ALDI will benefit the kitchens at the college’s Milton Road Campus and has enabled the college to invest in equipment to aid students’ learning, including bowls, trays, table-top and hand mixers, small fridges and sauté pans. ALDI has also donated a TV to assist class learning.
Over the last two years, Edinburgh College’s Professional Cookery students have also been involved in the opening events at eight ALDI stores across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. At the launches, students prepared 15,000 samples for customers to try. Using Scottish ingredients the students treated ALDI customers to snacks including mini pulled pork buns and gin and beetroot cured salmon, and handed out recipe cards.
Professional Cookery lecturer George Baker said: “This has been a fantastic experience for a lot of our first and second-year cookery students. They’ve had the chance to develop recipes and make some great food, and interact with our local communities. The students and lecturers have produced some outstanding dishes, which have had some amazing feedback from ALDI’s customers.
“ALDI has been a great supporter of the college and we really value this partnership. We’ve used their donations to install some more industry-standard equipment in our kitchens, so it’s making a real difference to students’ learning.”
Richard Holloway, regional managing director for Scotland, said: “Supporting local initiatives is hugely important to the team at ALDI. Our partnership with Edinburgh College has helped students to develop new skills and we really value the students’ contribution to our store opening events in the local area.”
The Walk of Fame themed MoonWalk Scotland is being given an added Hollywood touch, as the historic Edinburgh Castle lights up pink …
Edinburgh Castle is to light up pink on the night of Saturday 9th June, in honour of thousands of women, men and young walkers taking part in the 13th MoonWalk Scotland. Lloyds on the Mound will also form part of the City’s striking pink skyline, as the Capital unites with MoonWalk organisers, breast cancer charity Walk the Walk. Continue reading Glitz and glamour as Edinburgh Castle shines pink for MoonWalk stars
Seven fully funded work based learning programmes will provide an alternative route for students to achieve a degree while in employment
Heriot-Watt University will deliver seven Graduate Apprenticeship programmes, including four new subjects, which are all fully funded by Skills Development Scotland. The flagship courses, which start in September, offer 175 places and bring together academic and practical experience to help meet the changing needs of Scottish organisations. Continue reading Heriot-Watt University announces ambitious Graduate Apprenticeship programme
Community rallies to fight development proposals
More than 200 people attended campaign group Save Leith Walk’s packed public meeting in Leith Theatre on Tuesday evening. The meeting heard about the likely impact of Drum Group’s proposed development on Leith Walk and went on to reject the plans for demolition, with local people arguing instead for the retention of the current sandstone buildings. Continue reading Saving Leith Walk
Drylaw Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault which occurred about 5.30pm on Tuesday 8th May. A cyclist on the Ferry Road walkway near to Ainslie Park Leisure Centre had items thrown at him and was pushed off his bike by a group of youths. Continue reading Police hunt youth gang following Ferry Road incident
Twelve volunteers collected 180,000 nurdles in just two hours at Ferrycraigs, North Queensferry on Sunday 20th May, marking the latest evidence gathering effort, given the long history of chronic and sustained microplastic pollution in the Firth of Forth. Continue reading Campaigners seek legislation targeting plastic pellet producers
A regional builder has given a cash boost to a local radio station to help fund a mobile recording studio. Continue reading Builder backs local community radio station
Health Secretary encourages Scots to share their stories
Health Secretary Shona Robison is encouraging people across the Scotland to share their stories and memories of health care throughout the years at the launch of the celebrations to mark the run up to the 70th anniversary of the NHS. Continue reading Marking 70 years of the NHS
