Stories told by members of Edinburgh’s LGBTQIA+ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual) takes centre stage in a new exhibition now open at the People’s Story Museum. Continue reading Proud City: People’s Story Museum reflects on LGBTQIA life
GORGIE CITY FARM LAUNCHES URGENT FUNDRAISING APPEAL
Gorgie City Farm needs your help to raise £100,000 to stop the charity from closing. Continue reading Help Us: Gorgie City Farm issues plea for support
Terri Smith is a Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament, where she represents Edinburgh Northern and Leith. She is also a young woman with health problems. Read her experience of facing a DWP appeal yesterday – and ask yourself what sort of country we’ve become …
I’ve never felt so belittled and demoralised in my life until today. I was in court this morning fighting against the DWP’s decision to declare me fit for work. Continue reading Our sick society?
Council confirms local schools will be closed for months
Parents and carers worst fears were realised with the announcement this afternoon that local primary schools Craigroyston, Forthview, Pirniehall and St Davids are to remain closed until after the summer holidays. Rowanfield, too, will stay shut until August. Continue reading Local schools to stay closed until after summer holidays
More people now live in Scotland than ever before
Statistics published by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) show that the estimated population of Scotland was 5,373,000 in mid-2015 – the highest ever. The figures show a rise of 25,400 (0.5 per cent) people since mid-2014. Continue reading Scotland’s population grows and grows
With less than a week to go until the Scottish Parliament Election 2016, Edinburgh is gearing up to run its own part in the vote. Preparations are already well underway across the city’s polling places and count venue, while training is in progress for staff working on the day and the first postal votes are being processed.
Ferryhill back to school after yesterday’s disruption
Ferryhill staff and pupils return to school as normal today after yesterday’s evacuation. Continue reading Ferryhill: School’s ON today
Today is Workers Memorial Day
One fatality or injury at work is one too many and that’s why we stand strong as part of the campaign for better and stronger legislation to protect the lives of workers across the country, says GMB Scotland. Continue reading Workers Memorial Day
Trebles all round for Muirhouse Library Link member
Drylaw centenarian Harry Macdonald doesn’t do things by halves. He’s already celebrated his birthday with a party at Drylaw Church, then followed that up with a family meal in Davidson’s Mains – and now there’s been a third celebration as Harry marked his milestone event with staff and friends from Muirhouse Library’s Link service earlier today!
Muirhouse Library’s Declan McCann said: “Harry has been coming to library link since July 2015, and he has been a lively addition to the group. The Hearts top he is wearing was gifted by the club, has the number 100 on the back and is signed by the players. Today we shared cake, coffee and non-alcoholic bubbly!”
Ferryhill Primary School is closed following a safety check this morning. Continue reading Ferryhill closed following fire alarm
