Police appeal after high value theft from Hibs Club Shop

Police are appealing for witnesses after a high-value theft of merchandise from the Hibernian shop on Albion Place last Friday (11th August). Eighteen replica Hibernian football tops – nine home and nine away versions – were stolen.

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“A national tragedy”: Scottish drug deaths reach record high

New statistics released yesterday show that Scotland’s drug-related deaths continue to rise. Fatalities rose by 23% to 867 last year – a record level. The latest figures indicate that drug-related deaths continue to particularly affect an ageing group of drug users.  Continue reading “A national tragedy”: Scottish drug deaths reach record high

Bullying is main concern as children go back to school

With children going back to school after the summer holidays this morning, a poll by Action for Children Scotland has revealed that bullying is the top concern for Scottish parents. Children’s emotional health and wellbeing, the cost of school uniform and getting their children back into the school routine were also among parents’ main worries in the survey of 1000 families. Continue reading Bullying is main concern as children go back to school

From Bollywood … to Blackhall!

MBE’s foodie Fringe show hits staid old Blackhall!

Tommy Miah’s Indian Street Food Festival got off to glittering start at Blackhall’s Raj Restaurant on Friday  last week with Bollywood star Sejal Sharma wowing audiences with her captivating traditional moves. Continue reading From Bollywood … to Blackhall!

“Going to be great for us all”: latest 20mph zones go live tomorrow

The rollout of 20mph speed limits across the capital continues with phase three of the scheme being introduced in North West and West Edinburgh tomorrow (see map). Continue reading “Going to be great for us all”: latest 20mph zones go live tomorrow

Have your say on Social Security Bill, urges Poverty Alliance

Social Security: What’s the point?

With just over a week until the consultation deadline on the Social Security (Scotland) Bill, the Poverty Alliance has written to its members and civil society organisations across Scotland urging them to make sure their voices are heard. Continue reading Have your say on Social Security Bill, urges Poverty Alliance

Starts today: baby boxes for all

All babies in Scotland due from today will be gifted a box full of essential items aimed at tackling inequality and promoting health. The boxes signal of the Scottish Government’s determination that every child, regardless of their circumstances should get the best start in life. Continue reading Starts today: baby boxes for all