Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at an off-licence in Brunswick Street on Sunday (4th March). The Oddbins store was targeted by a masked robber around 7.15 pm who forced a worker to open a safe at knife point. He made off with the contents of the safe which amounted to a three-figure sum of cash. Continue reading Appeal after armed robbery in Brunswick Street
Continue reading Praise for winter weather efforts as normal service resumes
Scotland is expected to still be facing difficult weather conditions at the start of the new working week. The Met Office have confirmed that the weather will continue to be challenging in some areas, with updated yellow ‘be aware’ warnings for snow and ice warning in place until Tuesday afternoon.
The current Yellow warning for much of the eastern mainland (from the Lothians northwards), and the Orkney and Shetland Islands throughout Monday has been extended to include much of the central belt, the Ayrshires and parts of Dumfries & Galloway. The warning highlights the possibility of further periods of snow as well as the ice risk and the potentially difficult rain/snow mix on places.
Tuesday’s warning for snow and ice covers parts of the Highlands and northern Scotland through into Tuesday afternoon. A spell of snow is expected to develop over parts of central and northern Scotland early Tuesday, before dying out from the south through the day. Icy stretches are likely on untreated surfaces.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney said: “The extreme weather we have been experiencing is almost unprecedented in its severity, and has clearly presented major challenges to Scotland’s infrastructure.
“Conditions have improved significantly in many parts of the country but I would urge the Scottish public to remain vigilant. Yellow (be aware) weather warnings are still in place across all but the most westerly parts of Scotland, and in most parts ice and surface water will create challenges for drivers on some minor roads.
“The advice from Police Scotland is travel with caution in all areas, and drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and check weather forecasts.”
Scotland is a nation of mobile app-y oversharers with little regard for personal security and the consequences of sharing passwords and login details, according to a ‘startling’ new landmark survey commissioned by Royal Bank of Scotland. Continue reading Scotland: an appy land?
Granton & District Community Council’s February meeting focused on plans for Lower Granton Road. Following last week’s meeting the community council decided to hold an extra pre-consultation event to give local residents the opportunity to see and comment on what is being proposed.
It takes place on Wednesday from 6.30 – 8pm at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre (see below):
The latest edition of the Community Council’s newsletter was also presented at the meeting: see below:
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The First Minister has praised the efforts and resilience of those involved in responding to the recent extreme weather conditions. The worst may be over, but Scotland is still expected to face difficult conditions at the start of the new working week. Continue reading First Minister praises care and response services
Leith-based youth charity The Junction has been awarded a £14,897 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery. Continue reading Children’s Lottery cash for The Junction
Mums in Edinburgh can expect to be treated this Mother’s Day (Sunday 11 March) as new research shows the region will splash out a huge £14.6m on gifts, family meals and days out. A survey of over 2,000 people by British Land, co-owner of Fort Kinnaird, found that people in Edinburgh will spend a whopping £1.6m on greetings cards, £940,000 on pamper products and £765,500 on breakfast in bed. Continue reading Edinburgh shoppers set to spoil their mums on Mother’s Day
