Remembering Ukraine

On Saturday there will be a ceremony at Edinburgh Castle marking the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine. During the memorial service, wreaths will be laid in memory of those who have died.

There will also be a service in the Our Ukrainian Church on Dalmeny Street at 6pm when Father Vasyl Kren will invite the congregation to remember everyone who has died in Russia’s war against Ukraine.

24 August is the 31st anniversary of Ukrainian Independence and the notable date was celebrated by the Consul General of Ukraine in Scotland along with the Rt Hon Lord Provost and other dignitaries PHOTO ©2022 The Edinburgh Reporter

Council budget is set

The council has adhered to the Scottish Government’s direction to freeze any increase on council tax for the next year and will receive the compensation offered by the government. The additional funding announced by Shona Robison the Finance Secretary means the government has “more or less” fully funded the freeze according to Finance Convener, Mandy Watt.

Read more here.

City Chambers High Street Edinburgh

Speaker’s dilemma

South of the border the SNP and Conservative MPs are calling for Lindsay Hoyle to resign after the unseemly goings on in the House of Commons on Wednesday.

Una Purdie has spoken to Owen Thomson MP who is the Chief Whip to find out more.

Speaker Lindsay Hoyle PHOTO UK Parliament/Maria Unger

At the Leith Walk Police Box

There will be a Scottish Veterans Residences pop up information day at Leith Walk Police Box on 3 March when visitors can learn about the charity’s work in providing accommodation and support to veterans. Drop in event.

More information here.

Our February issue

Our February issue is out now and we are already working on the March issue. The February edition has more on Stephen Rafferty’s exclusive story about Chief Constable Jo Farrell revealed in our centre spread and our new columnist Liam Rudden will entertain you with news of all the theatre you must see.

We are pleased with this month’s issue, and really pleased to be nominated for an award which will be announced in March. And if you wish to buy a copy and have it delivered to your home or business then please subscribe here.

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