New Education Secretary’s out and about in Edinburgh today
The biggest talking point of the First Minister’s Cabinet reshuffle this week was the appointment of John Swinney to the Education brief. Nicola Sturgeon’s trusted deputy is held in the highest regard and his surprise move clearly indicates that education will be the Scottish government’s top priority. Continue reading Education, education, education: John Swinney gets to work
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery at Craigleith Retail Park last night. Continue reading Boy assaulted and bike stolen at Craigleith Retail Park
Queen’s Speech highlights ‘fundamental disagreements’
Yesterday’s Queen’s Speech set out the Conservative government’s agenda for the next session at Westminster, but Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the statement ‘could not demonstrate more clearly the divergent priorities of the two governments.’ Continue reading The Great Divide
The city council has confirmed that an independent inquiry into school closures will commence after the summer holidays. Continue reading PPP school closures: independent inquiry confirmed
‘This scheme would unnecessarily chew up yet more of our precious greenbelt when we should be protecting it’ – Alison Johnstone MSP.
Alison Johnstone, Scottish Green MSP for Lothian, has urged Edinburgh city council to reject proposals for 1,320 homes on greenbelt land between the City Bypass and Gogar Station Road on the western outskirts of the city Continue reading Greens criticise green light for green belt development
Ex-pat John McGurk is running between Germany and Glasgow next month and he’s asking Edinburgh people to show their support for children by making a donation to the charity Children 1st.
Continue reading John puts Children 1st
FREE EVENT – SATURDAY 21 MAY 11.30 – 4.45
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Sunday 22 May 2- 5pm
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Many residents are opening up their gardens and homes to raise money for their favourite charity – so if you fancy anything from homebaking to facepainting to bric-a-brac to houseplants to hearing local musicians and having a dance why not go along?
To mark the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, Edinburgh College in collaboration with ELREC is holding an event with the local diverse community.
When: Tuesday 24 May, 4:30pm onwards
