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Coronavirus – The Prime Minister addresses the nation
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, delivered an address to the nation tonight, setting out the road map to recovery, which he says must be...
Hibs issue health advice to fans
Hibs have issued advice to fans on how to maintain mental
and physical health, while looking out for others.
The club has shared a document...
Letter from Scotland
Oh how I wish it was a proper May Day, with workers’ parades, the Belane Fire Festival in Scotland and Morris dancing round the...
Edinburgh Napier students become Special Constables
Five Edinburgh Napier students are ready to support Police Scotland in its Covid-19 response after becoming the first individuals to qualify in the country as Special Constables...
Online training course is Scottish first
GTS Solutions is pleased to have appointed Stuart Nicoll as its new training and compliance manager.
Part of Stuart’s remit sees him head up the GTSkills department...
Planning for the new normal
The Scottish Government published a new document outlining how decisions will be taken to control coronavirus while restoring a degree of normality to everyday life.
The paper...
Scamming appears to be on the increase during the pandemic
You are advised to be aware of scams and fake news following an increase in reports across Scotland about scam emails, text messages, and doorstep callers.
Across the UK...
Juliet’s Lockdown Diary #Week 3
Pre lockdown it was almost a badge of honour to claim you’re just too busy for any form of self improvement.
It’s certainly the excuse...
Calls for more help for freelancers
Liberal Democrat politicians, Mike Rumbles MSP and Christine Jardine MP, have today written to both the Scottish and UK Governments calling for freelancers to...
Musselburgh Racecourse issues refunds for May meetings
UK racing suspended until 1 June
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has extended the suspension of all UK racing which was introduced on 18...
Lockdown listings are a boost for businesses
A new website designed to support independent businesses in Edinburgh during lockdown is proving a huge success.
Edinburgh Lockdown Economy is the idea of city-based tech entrepreneur...
Out and about in Edinburgh during lockdown
Silverknowes and the area near the Boardwalk Beach Club - which we are told may open in a few weeks time just for takeaway...
Coronavirus – Mercedes F1 fast track breathing aid
Coronavirus: inside story of how Mercedes F1 and academics fast-tracked life saving breathing aid
...
Somewhere over the rainbow…
There will be an end to the lockdown sometime, but until then most people are doing their best to #Stayhome #SavetheNHS and #SaveLives.
And to...
Nurseries opening to help Covid-19 fight
Two Edinburgh nurseries are open over the Easter weekend to help key workers in the fight against coronavirus.
The Busy Bees Centres at Port Hamilton,...
Most queries to advice service relate to jobs scheme
The charity Advice Direct Scotland has dealt with hundreds of queries about the government's job retention scheme.
Those who are furloughed have asked for advice...
PR expert offers free help to promote virus relief efforts
An Edinburgh public relations consultant is offering his services free of charge to promote businesses helping with the Covid-19 relief effort.
Paul Kiddie owns Edinburgh-based...
Murrayfield Hospital handed over to the NHS
The private hospital owned by Spire Healthcare in Murrayfield has now been handed over to NHS Scotland to care for patients during the coronavirus...
Cycling – distancing and discovering
Two weeks into the lockdown and I’m back on my bicycle.
This time I thought I’d head south east to Pencaitland. It’s only ten...
Coronavirus – Government updates public health advice for business
‘Essential that all businesses act responsibly’ to protect public health
Social distancing guidance for businesses in Scotland has been updated to help provide clarity on...
Coronavirus – businesses reminded of government guidance
The Scottish Government has now put laws in place which allow the council's regulatory team, along with Police Scotland, to make sure that Edinburgh...
Don’t forget SMEs working through limited companies
The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) has welcomed new loan support for small businesses.
Bosses, however, warned more must be done for...
SNP MSP welcomes measures to protect tenants
SNP MSP Gordon MacDonald has welcomed The Scottish Government announcement that private and social tenants in Edinburgh are to be given increased protection from eviction during...
Hospital workers check in to city hotel offering free meals and accommodation
FRONTLINE workers leading the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Edinburgh are booking in to the city's largest independent hotel in their numbers after...
Super Mario arrives in the New Town
Keith Logan was looking for ideas to keep his and his wife Lorna's young children occupied during the time we are all being told...
GTS Solutions helping fight online fraud
GTS Solutions has partnered with Swiss-based Lucy Security to offer free cyber security training designed to make businesses more resilient to fraudsters in the...
Police issue 25 fixed penalty notices throughout Scotland over weekend
Police Scotland has thanked members of the public and businesses for complying with a new law designed to slow the spread of coronavirus although...
Coronavirus – Main messages from today’s government briefing
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon along with the Chief Medical Officer Dr Catherine Calderwood and Health Secretary Jeane Freeman briefed the media just after...
Coronavirus – Latest figures from Scotland
The Scottish Government announces the latest figures each day at 2.00pm.
Today there have been 13,889 Scottish tests conducted.
Of these 1384 were positive
41...
Coronavirus – Lothian introduce critical services network from Sunday
LOTHIAN BUSES PULL OUT ALL THE STOPS TO MAINTAIN SPECIAL COVID-19 SERVICE
Lothian Buses has announced it will introduce a critical services network across...
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