With the Six Nations Championships kicking off soon, Edinburgh Leisure is looking to tackle the under 5’s market by offering a 6-week taster block of mini-rugby for initially just £6 – essentially £1 per session. Continue reading Give it a try! Edinburgh Leisure set to tackle under 5s rugby
Kay Malloch, Diabetes Specialist Nurse, recently presented 91 year-old Evelyn Emslie, who has diabetes, with the John MacLeod Medal. This was awarded by Diabetes UK in recognition of the courage and perseverance required to live with diabetes for 70 years. Continue reading Courage and perseverance: living with diabetes
Gyms are busier than ever this month but new members have been warned not to tackle these potentially dangerous moves. Continue reading Dangerous gains: The exercises new gym-goers should avoid
£4 million extra funding
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A dad who suffered a cardiac arrest in the middle of Waverley Station has offered a heartfelt thanks to the Scottish Ambulance Service crew who saved his life. Continue reading Man thanks ambulance service staff following Waverley cardiac arrest
Zero tolerance for people caught driving with illegal drugs in their system.
Scotland’s stringent road safety laws will be strengthened further by the introduction of drug driving limits and roadside testing on 21 October this year.
There will be a zero tolerance approach to eight drugs most associated with illegal use, including cannabis, heroin and cocaine, with limits set at a level where any claims of accidental exposure can be ruled out.
Meanwhile, a list of other drugs associated with medical use will have limits based on impairment and risk to road safety.
This will make it easier to hold drug drivers to account as there will no longer be a requirement to prove that someone was driving in an impaired manner.
Regulations laid in the Scottish Parliament, subject to MSPs’ approval, will permit prosecutions where different drug types are found to be above specified levels.
Police Scotland, the Scottish Police Authority and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service have been making preparations and are on track for implementation in October.
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf said: “The introduction of drug driving limits will strengthen the power of Scotland’s police and prosecutors to tackle the minority of drivers who irresponsibly put themselves and other road-users at risk.
“Drug driving is completely unacceptable, and we will continue to use all of the tools at our disposal to prevent the avoidable deaths and damage caused by those who drive under the influence of drugs.
“Together with our stringent drink-driving limits, these new laws will ensure that Scotland has the UK’s most robust laws against impaired and unsafe driving.”
Chief Inspector Stephen Innes of Police Scotland said:
“Police Scotland is committed to reducing road casualties, and tackling drink and drug driving is a key focus of our activity. The devastating impact of drug driving on victims, communities and users themselves cannot be understated.
“This new legislation will significantly enhance our ability to detect and deter motorists engaging in this extremely risky driving behaviour.
“We are currently working closely with key partners and plans are well advanced to deliver this new legislation in October this year.”
The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has launched a practical guide to portion sizes: Find Your Balance, to help us understand not just which foods to eat, but how often and in what quantities, in order to maintain a healthy weight and have a balanced diet. Continue reading Find your balance – get portion wise!
The humble house plant has been revealed as a key weapon in the war on indoor pollution – now new research has revealed exactly which plants are the best for sucking up toxins. Continue reading Six best plants for improving home air quality
Nutritional health coach and bestselling author Madeleine Shaw (above) joins celebrity trainer Faisal Abdalla, youtube star Carly Rowena and Edinburgh’s Tracy Griffen for the ultimate panel on how to get fit and stay FIT FOR LIFE.
This expert panel discussion will advise on all aspects of health, from nutrition to the best workouts, suitable for all ages and through every stage of your life. Continue reading Top names added to Wellbeing Festival lineup
Free fitness taster events in the west of the city
With a new year always comes new year resolutions. So this 2019, start the year right and a positive attitude. Exercise is a great way to boost your mental and physical health. Continue reading Looking for fitness? Go West!
