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Converge and RBS launch new award for female entrepreneurs
Converge, Scotland’s largest company creation programme for the Higher Education sector, has partnered with the Royal Bank of Scotland to launch a new award...
Cllr Derek Howie to ‘align with Green group’
At the end of July, Cllr Derek Howie who was elected as an SNP councillor resigned from his party group.
He cited the council's...
Penicuik care home to become flats
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
A former care home will be converted into flats, despite concerns over the loss of green space for its...
Sick Kids will open in January 2021
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman provided an update on the timescale for the opening of the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh...
Midlothian MP criticises Prime Minister for refusing furlough extension
THOMPSON SLAMS PM FOR TELLING EVENTS SECTOR TO GET BACK INTO WORK
Owen Thompson MP criticised the Prime Minister Boris Johnson today at Prime Minister's...
#TreatOuttoHelpOut at PURE Spa
The beauty business is not going to be left behind by the restaurant trade, and has launched its own offer to try and attract...
Rise in number of homes for sale in Edinburgh and Lothians
The number of homes on the market in Edinburgh, Lothians, Fife and Borders has risen by 41% in August, and the average price of...
My Light Shines On in Edinburgh in 2020
Edinburgh International Festival’s digital programme My Light Shines On, filmed primarily in empty venues throughout Edinburgh, attracted a global audience with 1,013,000 video views following its premiere on what...
Greece added to the Scottish quarantine list
Anyone arriving in Scotland from Greece will be required to self-isolate at home, or another specified address, for 14 days on arrival in Scotland...
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2020 – everything is still online
When the Edinburgh International Book Festival, along with other festivals in the city, cancelled its summer programme as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic...
Walking the length of Scotland for Water Aid
Matt Girvan will start the biggest challenge of his life – walking 864 km in just 15 days in just a few days' time.
He...
Scottish Government programme set out today in Holyrood
Ensuring Scotland’s economic, health, and social recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is the focus of this year’s Programme for Government, published today.
The...
Shezan continue ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ throughout September
After the success of the Government funded Eat Out to Help Out scheme during August, Shahid Ghani, owner of Shezan Restaurant says he is...
Pop-up bus priority measures announced in south east Scotland
More than £1.2m in funding has been awarded to local authorities in the south east of Scotland for emergency measures to prioritise public transport.
Transport...
New government measures will help with housing costs
A new £10 million fund will be part of a government package to support anyone struggling to pay their rent due to financial difficulty...
Art Walk Porty all set up on The Prom
The annual artfest by the sea was officially cancelled earlier in the year in common with many other art events.
Now organisers have gone...
‘Dragon’s Den’ fund for Scots startups
Three entrepreneurs have set up a six-figure investment fund aimed at transforming Scottish businesses into game-changing global brands.
Successful Edinburgh businessmen James Longcroft, John Ross and Sean...
Britannia rules the Which? awards
The Royal Yacht Britannia has won Best Attraction in the UK, as voted for by Which? members.
The Queen’s former floating palace, berthed in Leith,...
Follow your arrow to Chief Radio
The newest Scottish radio station is based in Edinburgh.
It was founded by Kirsty Baird who is 'The Chief' or Musical Director of the...
Shadow Chancellor says it is all about jobs
The Shadow Chancellor, Anneliese Dodds MP, visited the Eric Liddell Centre this morning to hear a little about what they do, and how they...
Shadow Chancellor challenges The Scottish Government over jobs
Labour's Anneliese Dodds told the SNP Government to get off the sidelines as Scotland plunges into what she describes as a jobs crisis.
The Shadow Chancellor's...
Public meeting in Gyle Park attracts hundreds
The City of Edinburgh Council has said it wants to introduce a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) in East Craigs.
This is how they announced...
Plans lodged for student block in Abbeyhill
Proposals have been submitted for another new student accommodation block in Abbeyhill.
Developers HG London Road 2 Ltd are hoping to construct a six-story building...
Letter from Scotland
Science has come to our aid. Trials are now being carried out in Scotland for the first time on a natural cure to our...
Coronavirus – impact on housing in Midlothian
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
Delays to rebuilding the economy were branded “unacceptable” by councillors after it was revealed that planning applications face a...
The advantages of engaging a personal injury lawyer in Edinburgh
Life can be somewhat unpredictable, as we know only too well over the last few months.
We may face misfortune or an accident when...
Tommy Smith thanks the local Bond star
Tommy Smith OBE has a lot to thank Sir Sean Connery for.
He told us that he was delighted to read about himself in...
Blendly makes coffee lovin’ fun
Commercial coffee roaster & blender Blendly, which works with numerous hospitality businesses all over the UK, has launched a new online “at home” service,...
Government updates guidance on masks
Guidance for pupils and staff on the use of face coverings in schools and on school transport has been updated.
In light of the latest...
Mask company hopes to score style marks
Screen & Shield, the go-to supplier of high quality, multi-choice face masks, is hoping to see their coverings being worn by some of the...
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