A HOST of footballing stars have joined together to raise over £10,000 in memory of a young footballer who tragically died aged just 11. Continue reading Football stars join fundraising team to raise funds for Owen
MSP pledges to #saynotopuppydealers
SNP MSP Gordon Macdonald has signed the pledge to #saynotopuppydealers in order to help combat illegal puppy farming and is urging others to do the same. Continue reading MSP pledges to #saynotopuppydealers
UK Government goes green: action on plastic pollution announced
The UK Government has announced the end to the sale of plastic straws, drink stirrers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds at the start of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit. The Prime Minister will also call on all other Commonwealth countries to join in the fight against plastic pollution. Continue reading UK Government goes green: action on plastic pollution announced
Maternal mental health: significant gap in service provision
The Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) has today published maps showing that pregnant women and new mums in a quarter of the UK still cannot access lifesaving specialist perinatal mental health services which meet national guidelines. Continue reading Maternal mental health: significant gap in service provision
Decorative floodgates open at Poppy Factory
New flood gates with artwork featuring an inlaid carved poppy motif have been installed at the Warriston Viaduct beside Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory. The gates, which form part of the City of Edinburgh Council’s Water of Leith Flood Prevention scheme, were “adopted” by staff at the historic Poppy Factory and will prove to be something of a local attraction as well as being wholly practical. Continue reading Decorative floodgates open at Poppy Factory
BIG SCRAN tea party this Saturday
Saturday 21st April: 11am – 1pm
Fet Lor Youth Centre, Crewe Road South
All welcome
Holyrood’s Justice Committee visits West Pilton
As part of its ongoing inquiry into the use of remand in Scotland, the Scottish Parliament’s Justice Committee visited Circle Scotland in West Pilton yesterday. Continue reading Holyrood’s Justice Committee visits West Pilton
Second University of Edinburgh student shortlisted for national legal award
A University of Edinburgh student is a finalist in Future Legal Mind, National Accident Helpline’s award to find the brightest young legal talent in the country. April Sloan, who is currently studying for a Graduate LLB course at the University of Edinburgh, is in with a chance to win a £5,000 prize, plus a coveted work experience placement at a top law firm. Continue reading Second University of Edinburgh student shortlisted for national legal award
Want to get trim before the summer? Try before you buy
Want to get trim before the summer – try before you buy
Edinburgh Leisure is offering non-members the opportunity to try out their facilities with a free 7 day pass. The offer runs from Monday, 16 April and runs until Monday, 30 April 2018. Continue reading Want to get trim before the summer? Try before you buy
Scottish SPCA: Say No to Puppy Dealers website launched
The Scottish SPCA has launched a new website www.saynotopuppydealers.co.uk in collaboration with The Scottish Government, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, RSPCA, Battersea, Dogs Trust, Trading Standards Scotland, Blue Cross, OneKind, BSAVA and the University of Edinburgh to help raise awareness about the truly devastating effects of puppy farming. Continue reading Scottish SPCA: Say No to Puppy Dealers website launched