Electrical incidents among agricultural workers double
ELECTRICAL INCIDENTS AMONG AGRICULTURAL WORKERS IN SCOTLAND DOUBLED IN THE LAST THREE YEARS
-SP Energy Networks to share electricity safety advice at The Royal Highland...
Lothian’s Fabul-bus!
Lothian's new partnership with Pride Edinburgh is pretty obvious to see. Look at this new eye-catching colourful bus now travelling around the city.
Lothian...
Countdown to Armed Forces Day in Edinburgh on Saturday
The Armed Forces Day flag is flying above the City Chambers this week. It was raised on Monday morning at a short ceremony.
The...
Actively travelling to The Royal Highland Show with tram and bike
Using Edinburgh Trams to get to the show can mean a short walk to the showground.
But Just Eat Cycles are one step ahead...
Cereal is the perfect way for children to start the day
A bowl of cereal with Harry Potter is kids' perfect way to start the day according to research commissioned by the NSPCC and Lidl....
Police appeal after shop broken into in Tranent
Police are investigating after a housebreaking to a shop in Winton Place Tranent which took place around 1am this morning.
Entry had been forced to...
Student led housing approved for London Road
An application for planning permission for the development of high-quality student accommodation on London Road was approved by The City of Edinburgh Council today.
The...
Cyrenians introduce new pantry service to Edinburgh
Cyrenians have introduced a new pantry service, offering quality food at low prices in their bid to tackle food poverty here in Edinburgh.
The Edinburgh-based...
Over 20,000 people in Edinburgh could lose free TV licence
Around 21,408 people in Edinburgh will be hit by the BBC’s recent decision to scrap the free TV licence for over-75s, new figures have...
Coop will celebrate a festival of farming at the Royal Highland...
The Co-op is bringing its Festival of Farming to the Royal Highland Show this week (20 - 23 June), giving visitors the opportunity to...
The 2019 Floral Clock celebrates 100 years of Save the Children
Vice Convener of Transport and Environment Cllr Karen Doran City of Edinburgh Council and Claire Telfer, Head of Scotland at Save the Children formally...
38-year-old man convicted of Grassmarket attacks
A man responsible for the attempted murder of two women and serious assault of one man has been convicted.
At the High Court in Edinburgh...
Where Art I Wullie? CALA sponsors #OWBBT Trail in the West...
A property developer is harnessing the popularity of one of Scotland’s most iconic characters to help raise awareness of an important children’s charity.
On Monday...
Taiwan taking part in Pride Edinburgh
Taiwan takes part in the 22nd Pride Edinburgh
The Taiwanese parliament overwhelmingly voted 66:27 on 17 May 2019 to legalise same sex marriage in Taiwan....
SME boost in Government slow pay clampdown
New government measures to clamp down on late payment, including holding boards directly accountable, have been welcomed by IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals...
New National Fund Award for Edinburgh’s Parks
Scotland’s Capital was yesterday announced as one of eight urban areas to share in £11 million worth of funding to secure the future...
Safety put First in ‘Summertime Streets’ Measures
A series of changes will be implemented in Edinburgh's Old Town this summer to ensure safety and accessibility during the busy Festival period.
The package...
Make Music Day is this Friday
Edinburgh Libraries are taking part in a global music festival on Friday 21 June 2019 to celebrate the longest day of the year.
Make...
Give Hank a wee push!
Using a Just Eat Cycle Henry Whaley (otherwise known as @hank_chief) is taking part in the 100 mile Ride to the Sun this Saturday....
Forever Young Club has a crowdfunding page – can you help?
We recently told you the story of the Forever Young club at Carrickvale Community Centre which has had its council funding slashed.
Now they...
Cheaper beer for CAMRA members
CAMRA is overhauling its voucher scheme to help make pub-going more affordable for members.
From July 1, members will receive £30 worth of vouchers, each...
Police make arrest following death of man in Viewcraig Gardens
A 37-year-old man has died after being stabbed on an
Edinburgh street.
Officers were called to Viewcraig Gardens around 4pm
yesterday after reports of a disturbance.
A man...
Undercover officers deployed following spate of racial and homophobic graffiti
Police are investigating a series of racial and homophobic graffiti incidents in the Calton Hill area.
Officers were first called on the 6th of June after...
Police charge 13 following climate demonstration in city centre
Thirteen people were charged following disruption caused in Edinburgh city centre on Monday yesterday.
Officers had been facilitating peaceful protest at the Scottish Parliament, which...
Opticians keeping an eye on the oceans
One of the things we are always told when people do beach clean ups is that they find loads of discarded contact lens. Now...
Government urged to act on target for cycling
Government must get on its bike to hit cycling target
Scottish Greens Parliamentary Co-Leader Alison Johnstone MSP has slammed the Scottish Government for its failure...
Appeal for volunteers to help clear Bog Burn
RiverLife: Almond & Avon are looking for volunteers to work with them on the Bog Burn in Bathgate.
The priority is to clear overgrown paths...
Police take action against demonstrators in capital
Police enforcement action has been taken as a result of disruption activity during an ongoing demonstration in the city centre.
Officers have been in attendance...
Police officers charity bike ride from Auchterarder to Harrogate
Two Scottish police officers will take part in a challenging, 240 miles in 24 hours, bike ride from Auchterarder, Perthshire to Harrogate, North Yorkshire...
Enterprise Car Club shows off its car wrapped up with PRIDE
The City of Edinburgh Council’s Depute Leader joined Enterprise Car Club earlier today to mark Pride Edinburgh.
In celebration of Scotland’s LGBTI Festival Councillor Cammy...
