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Edinburgh Nursery told “not enough improvement” made
A council owned nursery at Victoria Quay has not improved enough to satisfy inspectors.
This was a follow up inspection and there will be a...
Herringbone to open in Barnton
Buzzworks have announced expansion of the Herringbone brand with a new venue in Barnton.
The new Herringbone venue, set to open this May will be...
Making fun of Freedom of Information
In an unusual new show, actor Curtis Raye, hopes to make light of something which can be quite serious.
It was after all Freedom...
New coffee shop opens at The Centre
A new coffee shop has opened at the Centre in Livingston which is the latest in a long line of new outlets in the...
Edinburgh Zoo issues update on recaptured lynx
After completing 30 day quarantine at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo, three lynx which were illegally released in the Highlands...
Empowering LGBT young people in Scotland through creativity
Charity calls on young Scottish poets in a national campaign.
Communities in Scotland are being invited to make a visible show of support for LGBTQ+...
Edinburgh tour wins ‘Most original tour in the world’ award
Edinburgh was in the spotlight at the ninth edition of the Freetour.com Awards, celebrating the best free tours around the world.
Bobby’s Tours won...
City cleaning firm buys a fleet of electric vehicles
Commercial cleaning specialist Perfect Clean has invested in a fleet of new electric vehicles.
The Edinburgh-based firm has a made a significant six-figure outlay as...
Bield to transform telecare services
Integrated digital platform to enhance responsiveness for older residents.
ONE of Scotland’s leading housing and care providers is the first in Scotland to join...
Award for Jacob as he focuses on Indian Wells bid
Fast rising Edinburgh tennis ace Jacob Fearnley, the world No 78, has been named “male player of the month” for January by the Lawn...
Water retailer Business Stream retains global gold sustainability award
One of the UK’s largest water retailers has increased its score from the world’s largest sustainability assessors, placing the company in the 98th percentile...
Women in surgery celebrated with new artwork
The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (RCSEd) has commissioned a unique painting to pay tribute to the pivotal role of women in surgery.
The artwork,...
North Bridge to close northbound for six weeks
On North Bridge there will be a northbound closure for six weeks from Monday 17 February.
This is part of the ongoing conservation and restoration...
Midland Bluebird goes electric
The bus service in the Forth Valley and into Edinburgh, Midland Bluebird, named after the mid-twentieth century operator will go electric after a multi...
Two new show homes opened at The Pines Wallyford
Housebuilder Dandara has opened two new family show homes at its latest development, The Pines, in Wallyford.
The development, which was launched for sale last...
Sustainabuild Assembly highlights need for new green workforce
Construction leaders in Scotland have called for urgent industry-wide collaboration to find solutions to Scotland’s ‘green skills’ gap.
Gathering at Sustainabuild Assembly, a networking event...
Distillery invests to cut its carbon output
New technology is saving one distillery £20,000 per year in energy bills.
Installation of new state-of-the-art technology has now been completed at Kingsbarns Distillery, operated...
Scott Hastings presents cheque from cancer care fundraiser
Rugby legend, Scott Hastings presented a cheque for £8,250 to St Columba's following a successful sponsored walk organised by Watsonians Football Club and Kelso...
POPP works hard to combat isolation in Porty
The Portobello Older People's Project (POPP) has been going "for years". Two sessions are held each week, bringing older people together in the church...
Third sector ramps up pressure on council ahead of budget
Ahead of The City of Edinburgh Council setting its budget for the coming year, the city's third sector is urging investment in vital care...
Council invests in its HGV fleet
The City of Edinburgh Council has invested more than £25 million in new heavy goods vehicles and welfare buses as part of its wider...
First-ever “Wockey” helps Eskvale claim award
Eskvale Hockey Club, based in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, scooped the Inclusion prize, sponsored by the University of Glasgow, when Scottish Hockey held their annual awards...
City blackbirds in decline
Scotland's most common and striking songbirds, the blackbird is disappearing from the nation's parks and gardens.
The Scottish Terrestrial Breeding Bird report, published by NatureScot,...
Edinburgh based financial firm is going for growth
HNH Partners which is a financial advisory firm is looking to grow with a move to a new larger Scottish headquarters on Hanover Street....
Decoding hoard’s owners
It has been suggested that a hoard of Viking-age treasure buried in Scotland more than 1,000 years ago may have been owned by a...
Company supports modern apprentices with more than training
Edinburgh-based learning provider, Direct Partners has more than 120 modern apprentices working in a range of sectors including childcare, business skills and tech.
Founder of...
Number of police officers under investigation over race and homophobia is on the rise
Official figures show that Police Scotland is investigating more than 100 officers over race and homophobia complaints, and the number of allegations against officers...
Home baking becoming “more sophisticated”
A Fife based company supplying ingredients and professional equipment for home bakers has predicted the new trends this year.
CFW provides all kinds of gadgets...
Edinburgh Napier lecturer seeking out new terms missing from BSL
A lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University, John Mortimer, is trying to expand the British Sign Language (BSL) library by expanding it to include industry...
Two new capybaras to see at the zoo
Edinburgh Zoo has announced the arrival of two new capybaras which came from England to be given a permanent home here.
The South American mammals...
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