Police are investigating after a man died following a disturbance in Longstone in the early hours of this morning. Continue reading Man dead following incident in Longstone
Call for international action to end Raqqa “death sentence”
UK aid provides lifeline to defenceless and wounded Syrians to help them return to a liberated Raqqa
The International Development Secretary Priti Patel has called for urgent international action to end the “death sentence” that innocent people of Raqqa city still face from explosive booby-traps and wounds inflicted by war. Continue reading Call for international action to end Raqqa “death sentence”
Open Word – Open World: Scottish International Storytelling Festival gets underway
Councillor Donald Wilson, Edinburgh’s Culture and Communities Convener, joined the opening reception of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival on Friday to welcome storytellers from across six continents to Edinburgh. Continue reading Open Word – Open World: Scottish International Storytelling Festival gets underway
Harry Potter flies in to Central Library
Visitors to Edinburgh’s Central Library can now explore the History of Magic. This special display, which launched simultaneously in 20 public libraries across the UK, will run in tandem with the Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition at the British Library in London until 28 February. Continue reading Harry Potter flies in to Central Library
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Cadbury launches ‘Milk Tray-ning’ with Mark Wright as first pupil
The Milk Tray Man, Patrick McBride, is back and is marking the launch of ‘Milk Tray-ning’ – a programme through which he will teach Britons the art of thoughtful gifting as new research reveals a ‘thoughtfulness gap’ between old and young. Continue reading And all because …
Edinburgh householders demand fairer and more transparent energy bills
Survey finds a third do not feel they are paying a fair price for energy
Edinburgh bill payers lack understanding of their energy bills and a third question their fairness, according to new research.
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Harvie: Greens ‘leading the change’ in Scotland
“A vision of what’s possible”
Patrick Harvie MSP will tell his party’s autumn conference today that Greens are ‘leading the change’ in Scotland, with other parties playing ‘catch up’ in proposing policies for a fairer and greener country. Continue reading Harvie: Greens ‘leading the change’ in Scotland
City to raise a flag on Trafalgar Day
The Nelson Monument on Calton Hill will be colourfully commemorated this weekend for Trafalgar Day.
From the Past to the Future: first Madelvic Car Rally
Electric car rally jointly hosted by the History Hub at Madelvic House and the Electric Vehicles Association
The first all electric Madelvic Car Rally – which will hopefully be an annual event – takes place this Sunday 22nd October 2017 from 11am to 12.30pm. Continue reading From the Past to the Future: first Madelvic Car Rally
First Minister launches consultation on Scottish National Investment Bank
Work to establish a Scottish National Investment Bank took a step forward today with the launch of a public consultation on the details of the Bank’s operation. Continue reading First Minister launches consultation on Scottish National Investment Bank