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Edinburgh healthcare professional features in national photo project
Edinburgh healthcare professional features in national photo project
A staff member who was working at the Marie Curie Hospice, Edinburgh during the coronavirus crisis will feature in a national collection of...
A Penhaligon’s fragrance profiling session smells good
Smell ought to be the sense we elevate to the highest honour. Sure, sunsets and symphonies may consistently bag the cinematic and soundtrack gongs,...
Creative Scotland provides new funding for arts venues
Performing arts venues across Edinburgh and the Lothians have received £1,325,698 from the open call for applications to the Scottish Government’s Performing Arts Venues Relief...
Coronavirus – NHS Lothian reports more cases of Covid-19 among Edinburgh students
NHS Lothian says that the number of students who have tested positive for Covid-19 in university accommodation in Lothian has gone up this week.
Public...
Coronavirus – Countries added to the quarantine list
The Scottish Government has announced that travellers from four more countries must quarantine on arrival into Scotland from Saturday morning.
Travellers from Denmark, Iceland, Slovakia...
Charity is looking for mentors now
The mentoring charity, MCR Pathways, is looking for 150 volunteer mentors in Edinburgh to help disadvantaged young people realise their potential.
The charity's mentoring programme...
Coronavirus – NHS Lothian report on HMP Addiewell
NHS Lothian’s Health Protection Team says it has completed Covid-19 contact tracing at HMP Addiewell in West Lothian.
The team identified a case within the...
Tributes for Maggie’s fundraiser Carol
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
Tributes have been paid to an inspirational fundraiser who raised hundreds of pounds for charity while she had cancer.
Carol...
Celtic Renewables boosting the green economy
Scotland's first biorefinery is well on its way to being built now, with the arrival of six purpose-built 130,000 litre fermentation vessels.
These were constructed...
Reservations open today at Waverley Square
Homebuyers can now reserve their new flat in the newest city centre development at Waverley Square in the Old Town.
There are 66 apartments,...
Wagyu on the menu at Aldi from Thursday
Aldi’s Specially Selected 100% British Wagyu Steaks are back just in time for British Food Fortnight which runs until 4 October 2020.
The supermarket says that the steaks...
Barratt’s development at The Limes is a sell-out
Housebuilders, Barratt Homes, has confirmed that its prestigious ‘The Limes’ development in Edinburgh has sold out following a surge in demand from buyers looking...
Botanics’ expert has tips for a green garden
Green-fingered gardening enthusiasts are being given expert tips on how to make their gardens bloom while keeping their water usage low.
Herbaceous Supervisor at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh...
Coronavirus – Plea to people living in Lothian to help avoid second lockdown
NHS Lothian has issued a plea to all Lothian residents to follow the latest Covid-19 guidance and in doing so, help to keep...
Pavement widening to start at the end of the month at Kirkliston Primary School
Work will begin on extending the pavement outside Kirkliston Primary School in the week beginning 28 September 2020.
Cllr Louise Young represents Almond Ward...
Driving – tyre check tips
If you are a car driver then these simple tips are intended to help keep you safely on the road.
Tyre Tips for a smooth...
Goodtrees hailed as ‘local heroes’
Ash Denham MSP has hailed Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre as one of the Capital’s ‘lockdown local heroes’ after the tremendous efforts of young people, led...
Questioning measures taken under Covid-19 emergency powers
Several councillors have posed questions about traffic measures in the city being implemented under the emergency Covid-19 legislation. There are also questions about the...
Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2020 – get ready for the voyage in October
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival claims it will be the first in Edinburgh this year to host live events. But they will, of course,...
Global day of Climate Action – children and young people to protest
On 25 September 2020, young people will once again demonstrate alongside many other countries to demand more action on the climate crisis, in a...
Tonight – join in a fortnightly art class
Fortnightly workshops capturing urban scenes using various mediums and techniques, with artists Cassandra Harrison and Mark Kirkham.
Join Edinburgh artist and art teacher Cassandra Harrison...
Christian Aid Sale of Pictures 2020 will go ahead
The Sale of Pictures to raise funds for Christian Aid will take place in October.
Sadly, the May sale at St Andrew's and St...
Sainsbury’s reopen Travel Money Bureau at Blackhall
Open for business: a number of Sainsbury’s Bank’s Travel Money Bureaux, which were closed temporarily during the Coronavirus pandemic, have now re-opened across the...
Council to find new solution for War Memorial
The council has reacted to a demand by Cllr Lezley Marion Cameron for the war memorial is afforded protection from what is described as...
Roadworks in the city
The road traffic and travel department at the City of Edinburgh Council tweets as @Edintravel. They try hard to keep the traffic flowing around...
Edinburgh Leisure opens doors to six pools and gyms today
Six Edinburgh Leisure venues reopened today: Ainslie Park Leisure Centre; Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre, Drumbrae Leisure Centre, The Royal Commonwealth Pool, Leith Victoria,...
New partner for city firm
Carolyne Hair has been promoted to partner, Real Estate, and Sarah Letson, Finance, Projects and Restructuring, has been promoted to Legal Director at law...
Capital Theatres appeal for financial help
Capital Theatres, which includes The King's and Festival Theatres, is facing a financial crisis due to its continued closure.
Many have now signed a...
Coronavirus – Scottish Government tightens the rules
Indoor and outdoor gatherings - rules revised to keep virus under control.
From Monday, the number of people who can gather together, indoors or outdoors,...
Driving tests will begin again on Monday
The Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed that driving tests in Scotland will resume from Monday.
Scottish learner drivers are urged to check...
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