With less than three weeks to go until the EU Referendum, citizens are being urged to ensure they know the facts about the vote. And would-be voters are also reminded that the deadline for registering to vote is this TUESDAY (7 June). Continue reading EU Referendum: Are you registered to vote?
SFRS launches public consultation
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) wants people throughout the country to share their views and help it continue to deliver an effective emergency service for every community. Continue reading Share your views on the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service
A mobile phone/tablet app to help support people in Edinburgh who are recovering from drug or alcohol addiction has been launched.
The Addiction Recovery Companion-Edinburgh (ARC-Edinburgh) is the result of a collaboration between the City of Edinburgh Council and Edinburgh Apps winners Anne-Marie Mann and Ella Robbins. It aims to help its users to link to the extensive addiction recovery network in the capital, to track their progress and to boost motivation. Continue reading New app companion to aid city’s addiction recovery community
Tomorrow is D-Day for cervical screening changes
Chief Medical Officer Catherine Calderwood has urged women to take up their invitation for cervical screening as changes to the programme come into force. From tomorrow, the age range for routine cervical screening will be changing to offer women aged 25 to 64 screening every three or five years. Continue reading Women urged to take up smear test invitations
Newhaven Coastal Rowing Club with be escorting the Gala King and Queen as they arrive by boat in Newhaven today at 2pm.
After that, there will be an opportunity to go out for trial rows for anyone who might be interested in joining our rowing club. Please come and join us at Newhaven harbour at 2pm.
Muirhouse Millennium Centre became Noah’s Ark on Thursday – the owners of all furry pets came together at our centre to satisfy themselves that their pets were healthy or be advised of any minor problems.
The initiative driven by Sarah Reid of Cats Protection.
James McGinty
Catherine Dyer to chair independent child protection review
Deputy First Minister John Swinney announced an independent chair to review Child Protection in Scotland as he addressed more than 100 senior leaders from across Scotland who met for a summit in Perth as part of the Child Protection Improvement Programme yesterday. Continue reading Protecting Scotland’s most vulnerable
Hand Up Events are organising two events on Castle Street this summer: Castle Street Summer Fair 6 – 12 June and Fair & Ethical trade on the Fringe 7 – 13 August. Continue reading Hands Up for ethical shopping in Castle Street
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to trace as part of an investigation into a serious assault. Continue reading CCTV appeal following Pilrig assault
Saturday 4 June 2 – 4.30pm
