Andy Wightman, Housing spokesperson for the Scottish Greens and MSP for Lothian, said figures released yesterday showing that the number of children living in temporary accommodation has risen by 10 per cent over a year prove that the situation is a “national disgrace”. Continue reading Homeless children figures are national disgrace, says Wightman
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and City of Edinburgh Council have announced the latest beneficiaries of the city’s Culture Fund. Among them is North Edinburgh Arts, who receive £5000 to work in a new collaboration with Magnetic North to develop a new piece of family music-theatre.
Continue reading Tattoo Culture Fund cash for North Edinburgh project
Northern and Leith MSP Ben Macpherson has gained widespread support from animal welfare organisations for his calls to ban the sale and use of shock collars and electronic “training aids” capable of causing pain or distress to dogs. Continue reading Animal welfare groups back Macpherson campaign
Scotland can tackle stroke burden with better treatment and management of abnormal heart rhythm
~ Atrial Fibrillation is major cause of stroke and nearly 50,000 people are undiagnosed ~
Scotland has an important opportunity to reduce the burden of stroke on its healthcare system by focusing on Atrial Fibrillation (AF), a major cause of stroke, says a new report. The report, published today following a ground-breaking inquiry into AF, says Scotland must identify people with AF who are undiagnosed and ensure that clear and consistent clinical pathways exist to optimise the treatment and management of everyone who has this condition. Continue reading Scotland can act to address ‘ticking time bomb’, says new report
Nearly half of modern Edinburgh residents struggle with DIY and have given up hope of ever being able to do it, according to a new study from Bosch Home and Garden. As a result, today it is launching its ‘Pass It On‘ campaign to help encourage the next generation to learn vital new skills and become amateur home DIYers themselves as part of their New Year’s resolutions. Continue reading Nearly half of city residents struggle with DIY
A leading expert on cybercrime is warning Scots to be wary of the hidden dangers LinkedIn can pose. In the run up to Safer Internet Day, Gerry Grant, Chief Ethical Hacker with the Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC), is urging caution from those who use the popular social media network. Continue reading Beware of LinkedIn’s pitfalls, warns cyber security expert
“Tackling inequalities will never be an optional extra for this government – it is core to everything we do, as we strive to make Scotland fairer and more equal.” – Communities Secretary Angela Constance Continue reading Constance reaffirms commitment to tackling child poverty
A new study by Friends of the Earth Scotland ranking the country’s most polluted streets confirms that air pollution remains a public health crisis plaguing Scotland. West Edinburgh blackspots St John’s Road and Queensferry Road figure prominently among the most polluted in the country once again – and they are joined by Leith’s Salamander Street on the latest lists. Continue reading Streets of shame
You are invited to the Preview of ‘Positively Blue’
To coincide with World Cancer Day on 4 February, Lennon-Art Gallery has curated a unique blue-themed exhibition ‘Positively Blue,’ with all proceeds going to Cancer Research UK. This is an opportunity to buy some fantastic, affordable original art from a wide range of very talented artists and support this great cause.
Preview Sunday 4th February 1-4pm
Exhibition Continues until 18th February. Mon-Sat 11-6pm
