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One more patient dies at Western General
NHS Lothian says today it is continuing investigations after identifying that an outbreak of Covid-19 is affecting patients in a ward at the...
Lidl’s largest Scottish store is in Granton
Lidl has just opened its largest Scottish store in West Granton Road.
This was the first Lidl store opened in 1995, but it has...
Five Fizz Fridays – get your Zoom on
Diana Thompson usually runs in person wine events but at present she is running a successful winter wine festival with five Fizz Fridays.
These...
Hidden Door – online and on until May 2021
The second series of Hidden Door's online shows is waiting in the wings.
Now they are handing over control to the artists, musicians and dancers...
Entries invited for AccelerateHER Awards 2021
Business women who have founded or co-founded firms are invited to enter the sixth annual AccelerateHER Awards 2021 from today.
The award offers opportunity...
Virtual Speak Out, Stay Safe assembly to take place with Ant and Dec
NSPCC Scotland used to bring a school assembly to almost all primary schools in the country.
In 2019/20 the charity visited 833 schools and...
Mana Poke pop up in Leith
Tired of your hoose? You’re welcome at the Mana Poke pop-up shop in Leith for your dose of healthy food and a good chat.
Poké...
Trying to save Lauriston Castle for the future
David Baker set up the Friends of Lauriston Castle Facebook page about a month or so ago, to try to establish the position with...
British Empire Medal for Alison and her Rainbow Boxes
In the Queen's Birthday Honours 2020, Alison Williams has been awarded the British Empire Medal.
Alison is 41 and from Edinburgh, and she has...
Denise awarded the MBE
In the Queen's Birthday Honours Denise Allan has received the MBE.
Mrs Allan is 54 years old and from Edinburgh. She is currently Managing Director...
Edinburgh Delivers – The Little Chartroom
In light of the new restrictions announced by The Scottish Government this week, restaurants and pubs in Edinburgh will be closed from Friday 9...
Edinburgh Delivers – Wedgwood the Restaurant
In light of the new restrictions announced by The Scottish Government this week, restaurants and pubs in Edinburgh will be closed from Friday 9...
Edinburgh Delivers – Ronaq Restaurant
In light of the new restrictions announced by The Scottish Government this week, restaurants and pubs in Edinburgh will be closed from Friday 9...
Letter from Scotland
The autumn school holidays were originally to allow children to help bring in the potato harvest. “Tattie howking” it was called.
Nowadays, it’s done...
Edinburgh Delivers – Shezan
In light of the new restrictions announced by The Scottish Government this week, restaurants and pubs in Edinburgh will be closed from Friday 9...
Possible redundancies in South Queensferry – no formal decision yet
Unite the union has today reacted to the news that Progress Rail Services intends to make 147 workers redundant by closing its South Queensferry...
Ghost signs – they are everywhere you look
Ghost signs are everywhere, you just have to know where to look.
And Sam Roberts who set up the site ghost signs says it...
Morrisons really helping those in need
Gillian Lawson is Community Champion at the Portobello Road branch of Morrisons supermarket. Speaking to her it is really obvious that this is someone...
Coronavirus – Reaction to new restrictions
The new restrictions announced today by the First Minister have met with some comment as you might imagine.
After the announcement of over 1,000...
Coronavirus – Scottish Government announce stricter measures for Lothian
Lothian is one of the five health board areas where there are stricter measures being introduced from Friday, but as the First Minister said...
The Balmoral Introduces ‘The Curfew Club’
The Balmoral is offering guests the perfect antidote to restrictions on the hospitality industry with a curated range of after dark experiences.
The Balmoral, a...
Coronavirus – National Records of Scotland figures for Week 40
The National Records of Scotland have reported the number of deaths involving Covid-19 for Week 40 - 28 Sept to 4 October 2020.
As at 4 October...
A damn good read – Queen of Crime Val McDermid on The First Modern...
Her novels have been translated into 40 languages and sold 16 million copies worldwide, so Val McDermid knows a thing or two about crime...
Panto stars say a big Thank You for the donations to #SaveOurTheatres
The stars of the panto at the King's - Allan, Andy, Grant and Jordan have recorded a thank you video to tell the public...
M8 closing overnight on two dates this month
Two overnight closures are planned on the M8 between Junctions 2 and 3, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, to resurface almost...
Enterprise Car Club – offer for Clean Air Day
For anyone who books an electric car from Enterprise Car Club they could be offered up to £40 free driving credit.
There are 24...
Police report more dangerous driving offences in Edinburgh
While the total number of offences relating to driving and vehicles has reduced by 13.3%, Edinburgh Police have reported an increase in dangerous driving...
Coronavirus – outbreaks in two Lothian care homes
NHS Lothian has reported that investigations are underway in two care homes in Lothian into significant outbreaks of Covid-19 among staff and residents.
The multi-agency...
Public access to school sports facilities will open in November
Community access to secondary school sports facilities is scheduled to start next month, all in line with the latest Scottish Government and health guidance....
RNIB call for more inclusiveness in next parliament
The Scottish Parliamentary Election in 2021 allows all charities to take stock and make new demands of the next wave of politicians by publishing...
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