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
Number of Special Constables in Edinburgh has more than halved since 2014
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
Edinburgh scam stories wanted for STV series
Have you been conned out of cash?
Would you like to share your story with STV viewers?
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
More Scots trapped in poverty
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
A Market for Muirhouse? Event tomorrow
Friday 23 March 10am – 12 noon at North Edinburgh Arts
All welcome
Ama-zing Easter harmonies on Monday
Monday 26 March, 6pm
West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre
Low earners are most at risk from local access to alcohol
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
Fair Food Fund extended for another year
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
Share your views on Human Rights
The Scottish Parliament’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee is holding an inquiry to explore what more the Scottish Parliament can do to promote and protect human rights, and they want to hear your views. Continue reading Share your views on Human Rights
Stay secure as the clocks go forward
With the clocks due to go forward this weekend, police are urging people to keep home security in mind when they start to enjoy the lighter nights and warmer weather over the coming months. Most thieves are opportunist and will take the chance to enter a property left insecure or simply take high value items from gardens or outbuildings. Continue reading Stay secure as the clocks go forward