Swap Gameboys for Gird and Cleeks this half term at New Lanark

New Lanark World Heritage Site, Scotland

Bring the family along for a fun filled autumn day out at New Lanark, one of Scotland’s 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, this October Break. There will be Family Tours with Costumed Guides and Victorian Toy Workshops running during the October Week Holidays (16-22 Oct) as well as the ‘Lifting the Lid’ exhibition. Continue reading Swap Gameboys for Gird and Cleeks this half term at New Lanark

Sean Woodward death: teenager convicted of culpable homicide

A teenager has been convicted of the culpable homicide of 30-year-old Shaun Woodburn. The 17-year-old was found guilty at Dunfermline High Court of Culpable Homicide following the incident that caused Shaun’s death outside Gladstone’s Public House in Leith in the early hours of Sunday, January 1. He was also convicted of a number of other assaults. Continue reading Sean Woodward death: teenager convicted of culpable homicide

People with health conditions urged to get their flu vaccine

More than 1.8 million people in Scotland are being urged to get their flu vaccine as early as possible this winter to help protect themselves. People with health conditions which can make them more vulnerable to flu such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma and bronchitis are being encouraged to make an appointment with their GP practice as soon as possible. Continue reading People with health conditions urged to get their flu vaccine

Bield Housing to close residential care homes

Edinburgh-based Bield Housing, one of Scotland’s biggest providers of elderly care, is to close its residential care homes. Bield’s announcement will see the closure of twelve homes – two of which are in Edinburgh. Continue reading Bield Housing to close residential care homes

City pupils set to light up Diwali celebrations

Over 300 children from primary schools across Edinburgh are taking part in lantern making workshops this October as part of the activities leading up to Diwali, the annual Festival of Light celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs throughout the world. Continue reading City pupils set to light up Diwali celebrations

As simple as ABC: renters at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning

  • One in three renters do not have a life-saving carbon monoxide (CO) alarm in their home
  • Four in five renters felt it was their landlord’s responsibility to provide a CO alarm in their property
  • Government urged to go further to protect tenants from co poisoning
  • Nearly half of renters in Leeds do not have a CO alarm
  • Protect yourself and your family by following the ABC guide – Do you have an Alarm fitted? Have you tested it and are the Batteries working? Have you had an up to date gas Check?

New research for the ‘Carbon Monoxide Be Alarmed!’ campaign has revealed that almost a third of renters in the UK do not have a life-saving CO alarm in their property, with four in five unaware that it is their responsibility – and not their landlord’s – to provide one. Continue reading As simple as ABC: renters at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning