Science Minister Shirley-Ann Somerville is encouraging young people across Scotland to consider studying science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM). Continue reading Think STEM, urges Science Minister
Party time: More cash for Edinburgh festivals
Extra £300,000 to mark 70th anniversary
The Scottish Government will provide an extra £300,000 to support the Edinburgh Festivals in 2017-18 – their 70th anniversary. The Edinburgh Festivals were born in 1947, led by the Edinburgh International Festival, with the Festival Fringe and Film Festivals created in the same year. The city’s festivals will now receive £2.3 million in public funding. Continue reading Party time: More cash for Edinburgh festivals
Childcare consultation: one week to have your say
Parents, carers, providers and all those with an interest in early years and childcare are being urged to respond to a Scottish Government consultation before it closes next week. It seeks views on the wide range of policy options available to deliver the Scottish Government’s commitment to almost double free early learning and childcare to 1140 hours per year by 2020. Continue reading Childcare consultation: one week to have your say
New quid on the block!
The countdown to the introduction of the new £1 coin has officially begun. The new coin will enter circulation on 28 March 2017 and the government has launched a campaign to help raise awareness and encourage the public to return the round £1 coins. Continue reading New quid on the block!
Teenagers face court following Leith death
Two men will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today following the death of a man in Leith in the early hours of New Years Day. Thirty year old Shaun Woodburn died in hospital following an altercation near Gladstones in Great Junction Street. Continue reading Teenagers face court following Leith death
Challenge yourself in 2017
January is the month when thousands of Scots resolve that this is the year they will get fit, lose weight or just get out more. Unfortunately, New Year’s resolutions are as notorious as Hollywood marriages as far as lasting commitment goes! Continue reading Challenge yourself in 2017
Garden plant of the month: Erica
A fabulous winter bloomer…
Continue reading Garden plant of the month: Erica
Welcome, wee one: FM delivers first baby boxes
Scotland’s first Baby Boxes have been delivered by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Continue reading Welcome, wee one: FM delivers first baby boxes
New Year 2017: Prime Minister’s message
Theresa May wishes everyone a peaceful, prosperous and happy New Year. Continue reading New Year 2017: Prime Minister’s message
Turning politics on it’s head
Pilton Community Health Project holds Upside Down hustings
On 23rd November 2016 over 30 residents of north Edinburgh attended an event at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre to start a discussion with candidates for the election to the City of Edinburgh Council (writes PCHP’s Anita Aggarwal). Continue reading Turning politics on it’s head