Due Impartiality
Due impartiality.....This is one of the key phrases which was at the root of the action by the SNP. So, what does it mean?
The...
Houston v BBC
The case of Houston v BBC from 1995 was mentioned several times.
Counsel for the SNP Mungo Bovey stated that the earlier case was not...
SNP v BBC Timeline
IN THE INTERESTS OF JUSTICE...being seen to be done, The Reporter attended Court 8 at The Court of Session along with all the other...
Adjournment
SNP ACTION ADJOURNED
The latest news from The Court of Session is that the action has been adjourned for the evening until 10am Wednesday 28...
SNP v BBC?
The SNP, and particularly it seems, their leader Alex Salmond MSP, are so incensed by the bias towards the three main parties in the...
BBC Trust decision
The BBC Trust decision dismissing the appeal by SNP and Plaid Cymru against the refusal by the BBC to allow them to take part...
SNP raises the money for court costs
The SNP reached its target of raising £50,000 by Monday afternoon in order to fund the court action regarding the BBC election leaders' debate...
Martin Bell supports the SNP
Former BBC correspondent and Independent MP Martin Bell said on Monday that he supported the SNP's proposed court action to ensure the final election...
OFCOM code
THE OFCOM BROADCASTING CODE and THE BBC
During election campaigns, broadcasters have to be particularly careful of observing rules as to impartiality. Whilst they must,...
Scottish Leaders’ Debate
We did have the Scottish Leaders Debate on Sky to watch in late April but it was easy to miss as it was aired...
Green Party candidates
One of our readers has asked where our list of Green Party candidates for Westminster is. We had intended only giving you details of...
Access to Patient Records
A new secure website allowing patients to access and update their own health records online has being launched in Ayrshire and Arran.
The online Patient...
SNP v FOI Commissioner
SNP have been urged to drop their action against the Information Commissioner
The Times reports that the SNP are being encouraged to stop legal proceedings...
Salmond adieu
Alex Salmond made his last speech in Westminster today. He had already indicated that he would be resigning as an MP at this...
Craigleith & Blackhall Community Council
Minutes of the last meeting can be read here
From these minutes you will see that one of the matters under consideration was...
Whisky Boss backpedals
By Phyllis Stephen
The Whyte & Mackay boss had a second shot at explaining the job losses which might result from minimum pricing laws proposed...
Tesco back the SNP
Supermarket Tesco has backed the SNP's proposals for minimum pricing.
The SNP's proposals for a minimum price on alcohol to tackle the problems and cost...
Stationary Tram on Princes Street
We have become accustomed to the tram debate.
Every taxi driver in town has a view on it. Every dinner party has at least five...
Open Space Strategy
For the first time in over 40 years, the City of Edinburgh Council is making a comprehensive plan for open space in the city....
SNP demand action by UK government
SNP Westminster Leader Angus Robertson MP has warned that the warm words included in partnership agreement set out by the Tory Liberal coalition today...
Tories condemn release of Al Megrahi
The Lockerbie Bomber has now lived longer outside jail than any other convicted murderer released on compassionate grounds and reports state that he is...
The City of Edinburgh Council
Full Council next week will consider a paper on the budget situation, the steps being taken to identify savings and proposals for public engagement.
Councillor...
City Council and Trades Unions meet
Although no agreement was reached at the final day of Modernising Pay negotiations between the Council and trades unions, it is recognised that both...
Employment Tribunal on Equal Pay
Thousands of low paid council workers took a step closer to equal pay yesterday thanks to a landmark decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
While...
City council announces new council house building programme
The building of the first new council homes in Edinburgh for more than a generation has taken a major step forward.
The final planning application...
NEW CHIEF FIRE OFFICER APPOINTED IN LOTHIAN & BORDERS
He was the successful candidate after interviews were held by the Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Board. Campbell is currently Chief Fire...
Watch out for beavers!
An additional breeding pair of two beavers, one male and one female, has now been released into the wild in Scotland as part of...
Fundraising for Dog and Cat Home
Between them they managed to skip 528 times in 3 minutes and raised £100 for The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home at Seafield!
At present...
Fundraising for MS
Fraser, a founding member of Kingdom Cheese Company operating from premises in Cowdenbeath and lives in Dalgety Bay.
He is married with two...
