Edinburgh Police have launched a new tactic to target offenders involved in motorcycle anti-social behaviour and criminality. Continue reading Police unveil new weapon in fight against motorbike crime
New plan unveiled for city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site
A new plan for Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns World Heritage Site was launched yesterday. It includes commitments to improve the quality of new development, better manage tourism growth, and deepen residents’ awareness and understanding of the site among other actions.
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NHS 24: Stay safe this Easter
AS EASTER approaches, many people in Scotland will be dusting down the tools or lawnmower as they prepare to make the most of the holiday weekend. For NHS 24’s 111 service that means an increase in calls because people have injured themselves in DIY accidents. Continue reading NHS 24: Stay safe this Easter
Creative Me: Ocean Terminal art exhibition marks Scottish Autism’s 50th anniversary
April is Autism Awareness Month, and charity Scottish Autism is exhibiting a collection of artwork at Leith’s Ocean Terminal. ‘Creative Me’ is a diverse range of pieces, all created by autistic individuals to mark Scottish Autism’s 50th Anniversary.
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Supporting young people to make positive Choices for Life
Police Scotland has been working in partnership with ‘Open All Hours’ (OAHs), a physical activity youth-work provision to deliver a series of events, ‘Choices for Life’, promoting healthier lifestyle choices for young people. Continue reading Supporting young people to make positive Choices for Life
National Museums Scotland to receive share of £1 million from the ScottishPower Foundation
National Museums Scotland has been selected to receive part of a £1 million funding boost from the ScottishPower Foundation. Continue reading National Museums Scotland to receive share of £1 million from the ScottishPower Foundation
LIFT Easter Fun Day at Muirhouse Millennium Centre
Tuesday 3rd April 12 – 4pm
Muirhouse Millennium Community Centre
Launching Edinburgh’s Shoreline regeneration, naturally
Schools, community groups and individuals who care about the local environment and heritage are being invited to join together and regenerate natural habitats along Edinburgh’s 27km coastline from Port Edgar to Joppa. By connecting with scientists and conservationists in the new Shoreline project everyone who lives, works or plays in the area will have the chance to celebrate the area’s relationship with the sea and the plants and animals to be found along the coast. Continue reading Launching Edinburgh’s Shoreline regeneration, naturally
Families in crisis: the worst is still to come, says Angela Constance
Independent analysis due to be published alongside the Scottish Government’s first Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan shows the extent of damage caused by UK Government welfare cuts. The analysis outlines projections of child poverty rates in Scotland on the basis of announced tax and benefit changes, and the consequent increases in poverty levels. Continue reading Families in crisis: the worst is still to come, says Angela Constance
Autism Week events
Monday marked the start of World Autism Awareness Week – an annual campaign to raise awareness and highlight the challenges facing the 1 in a hundred people in the city who have autism. World Autism Awareness Day is Monday 2 April 2018. Continue reading Autism Week events