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Council announces Central Library will open a week earlier than planned
Following some pointed discussion at the Culture and Communities committee earlier this week, it has been announced that six of the city's libraries will...
Coronavirus – cluster of cases at Edinburgh Napier University housing
NHS Lothian’s Health Protection team are investigating a cluster of cases who have tested positive for Covid-19 in Edinburgh Napier University’s Bainfield student accommodation.
To...
Coronavirus – National Records of Scotland announce weekly figures
The National Records of Scotland (NRS) announce weekly figures each Wednesday confirming the number of deaths involving Covid-19
As at 13 September 2020, a total...
Coffee, coronavirus and the uncertain future of high street cafe culture
Jennifer Ferreira, Coventry University
Before coronavirus hit, the UK had a thriving coffee shop culture, with around 26,000 coffee shops across the country. But by...
Coronavirus – Protect Scotland App now available for download
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is encouraging all smartphone users in Scotland to download NHS Scotland’s new contact tracing app to help suppress the spread...
Reflections of Scotland art competition – closing date on Monday
Entries for a national art competition and exhibition which aims to provide a record of the Covid-19 lockdown for generations to come must be...
East Lothian Council to mothball a number of public buildings
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
Town halls and libraries are among a list of council-owned buildings which will remain ‘mothballed’ for the foreseeable future.
East...
Coronavirus – Victoria Bar closes temporarily
The owners of Victoria Bar on Leith Walk in Edinburgh have temporarily closed the premises from today.
One of their regular customers confirmed overnight...
Leith Distillery cleaning up
During the height of the pandemic, many turned to making hand sanitiser.
One of those was Fraser Mair (24) who graduated from Northumbria University...
Scottish Government announces reintroduction of lockdown restrictions in Grampian
At today's media briefing on Covid-19 the First Minister has reintroduced lockdown restrictions in Grampian.
Bars and cafés in Aberdeen will close again in the...
Scottish Government plans contact tracing app
A contact tracing app to support NHS Scotland’s Test and Protect system is now in development.
The Scottish Government is working towards having a proximity...
Coronavirus – FM addresses parliament on next steps in Phase 3 including reopening of...
Many will be disappointed that the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has not yet announced the reopening of gyms and swimming pools, but she did...
Coronavirus – some dental procedures reintroduced in August
NHS dental practices are to re-introduce a range of procedures, such as the use of drills, on a limited basis.
Practices have been able to...
Quarantine measures reintroduced for those arriving from Spain – from midnight tonight
Catalonia has today announced new lockdown measures in light of new cases of Covid-19. Bars and restaurants are being closed tonight due to a...
Government give approval for drive in events from Wednesday
The Scottish Government has announced today that Scotland’s live event sector now has the green light to hold drive-in entertainment from Wednesday 22 July...
Coronavirus – First Minister announces Scotland now moving into Phase 3 and out of...
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, announced the relaxation of Covid-19 measures and Scotland is now moving towards Phase 3 on the route map out...
Coronavirus – government to announce moving to Phase 3 today
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, will address parliament at 12.20pm and update MSPs on the government's response to Covid-19.
This will be a hybrid session...
Numbers from National Records of Scotland
National Records of Scotland publish the number of deaths as a result of Covid-19 on Wednesday each week.
Deaths involving COVID-19Week 27 – 29th June to...
Coronavirus – restrictions lifted in Dumfries and Galloway
Local restrictions in Dumfries and Galloway have been lifted following a cluster of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases last week in the Annan and Gretna areas.
The...
Add your coronavirus memories to Edinburgh Collected
Central Library’s Edinburgh and Scottish Collection have a long history of collecting material relating to the changing life and times of the city.
Today, they...
Holiday park delighted to reopen in time for the school holidays
POPULAR KINGHORN HOLIDAY PARK DELIGHTED TO RE-OPEN IN TIME FOR SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Owners at Pettycur Bay Holiday Park have spoken of their pleasure at being...
Coronavirus – further details announced to help us out of lockdown
At Holyrood this lunchtime the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, announced some more general and indicative dates for the next two phases on the way...
Remote working is now business as usual for accountancy firm
Empowered by Cloud, an Edinburgh-focused accountancy firm, has become a permanent remote working operation as it prepares for life after lockdown.
The strategic switch to...
Coronavirus – Edinburgh Zoo says its future is now at risk
Although zoos and wildlife parks in England can open on 15 June, it will be a further month at least before Edinburgh Zoo can...
Making a will is a really good idea whatever your age
Lawyers at an Edinburgh legal firm have observed a huge spike in the number of requests to make wills, as people look to protect...
Coronavirus – today’s facts and figures
The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, confirmed today's figures in her media briefing from St Andrew's House:
"As at 9 o’clock this morning, there have been...
Investment makes perfect business sense
Edinburgh cleaning specialists Perfect Clean Ltd has invested £10,000 in state-of-the-art equipment to help ensure city buildings are safe for the return of workers...
Coronavirus – Chief Medical Officers update list of symptoms
A statement was made this morning by the four UK Chief Medical Officers, updating the list of Coronavirus symptoms:
“From today, all individuals should self-isolate...
Government ramps up oversight of care homes in Scotland
New arrangements to significantly increase oversight of Scotland’s care homes have been published today by The Scottish Government.
From tomorrow, clinical and care professionals at...
Face mask boost for deaf community
by Paul Kiddie
Newly established Edinburgh firm Breathe Easy is producing the first face masks for the deaf community in Scotland.
Set up last month by...
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