The capital’s two footballing giants are putting aside their old rivalry to help thousands of young people in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. Both Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian are urging their fans to dig out their old and unused clothing in a major recycling drive. Continue reading City rivals unite to support Cash for Kids
3000 young Scots get set to take part in global running series
THE organisers of IRONMAN 70.3 Edinburgh, Scotland’s biggest triathlon which takes place on Sunday 1 July, have launched IRONKIDS Scotland, a series of three fun and family-focused running events for young people aged three to 14. Continue reading IRONKIDS comes to Edinburgh
Scots are being urged to take advantage of the extra hour of daylight next week to look after their health and mental wellbeing. Continue reading Spring health advice from NHS 24 as clocks go forward
Research by the Scottish Conservatives has found that the number of Special Constables in Edinburgh has more than halved since 2014 (Division E). Continue reading Number of Special Constables in Edinburgh has more than halved since 2014
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STV is looking for people in Edinburgh who have experienced fraud to appear on a brand new series of Stopping Scotland’s Scammers. Continue reading Edinburgh scam stories wanted for STV series
Latest statistics indicate poverty and inequality slowly rising in Scotland in recent years
Statistics show the incomes of poorer households fell further behind those of middle income households in recent years, pushing more people into poverty. Continue reading More Scots trapped in poverty
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Scotland’s poorest people are disproportionately affected by the availability of alcohol in their neighbourhood, new research suggests. Continue reading Low earners are most at risk from local access to alcohol
FFF tackles food poverty
Projects that help people move away from emergency food support and get access to healthy, nutritious food will be offered funding for a further year. Continue reading Fair Food Fund extended for another year
