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Edinburgh Leisure says THANK YOU! #ThereWithYou
Earlier this week all of the Edinburgh Leisure gyms and swimming pools were closed.
Now even their golf courses are out of bounds. For...
Coronavirus – Call for increased testing for NHS staff
NHS staff testing must be stepped up
Testing frontline NHS staff for coronavirus must be the urgent priority to ensure resilience in the health service,...
Hostelling Scotland to temporarily close Youth Hostel network
Following the latest Government guidelines to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Hostelling Scotland has announced the temporary closure of all 33 Youth Hostels...
Prime Minister’s address to the nation – new rules to lock down the UK...
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson explained tonight that unless everyone 'pulls together' the NHS will be overwhelmed. If too many people become seriously unwell...
Prime Minister to address the nation tonight
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson will address the nation tonight at 8.30pm. The speech from Downing Street will be televised.
This will be followed by...
Coronavirus – Scotland’s national advice service is open
Scotland’s national advice service will continue to provide free advice and information to Scottish citizens.
Advice Direct Scotland is today (MON) shifting its multi-channel operation...
Coronavirus – Owen Thompson asks supermarkets to take on more delivery drivers
Midlothian MP Owen Thompson has appealed to supermarkets to cut their delivery costs and also take on more drivers in an effort to get...
Coronavirus – Need a job? Berry farmers launch recruitment drive for temporary workers
Scottish berry growers launch recruitment drive for temporary workers affected by coronavirus-related redundancies
Angus Growers farms in Scotland need over 3,000 workers to pick fresh...
LIVE – Coronavirus news updates
It is a week since the UK was told to stay home to save lives.
As at 1 April 2020 the total number of...
Work begins on wave energy prototype
A 20-metre long wave energy device is being fabricated in Fife ahead of trials in the sea off Orkney this autumn.
The Blue Star wave...
Midlothian MP calls for swift action for business and workers
Owen Thompson MP for Midlothian has called for swifter, clearer action from government to support workers and businesses devastated by the coronavirus crisis.
Mr Thompson...
Johnston’s of Elgin temporarily closing on Multrees Walk
The luxury Scottish cashmere manufacturer, Johnstons of Elgin, has announced the temporary closure of its stores nationwide, effective from today Friday 20 March 2020...
Local bread available through the window at Granton Garden Bakery
Charlie Hanks has already been in the Granton Garden Bakery for a couple of hours when I arrive. There are loaves ready to go...
The Market shows off its properties of the month
THREE BEDROOM HOUSES AT THE MARKET ARE CURRENT PROPERTIES OF THE MONTH FROM MNM DEVELOPMENTS (SCOT) LTD
Three bedroom semi-detached and terraced houses, priced from...
Leith is voted best place to live
In a poll by The Sunday Times Leith has been named the best place to live in the whole of the country.
It tops...
Annual Taxi Outing postponed until next year
74th Annual Edinburgh Taxi Outing for children with special needs
The organisers of the annual taxi outing have taken the decision today to cancel this...
Coronavirus – Lothian to reduce bus services
Lothian has announced today that it intends reducing services across Edinburgh and the Lothians, subject to approval from the Traffic Commissioner, due to the...
Coronavirus – Electric Cycle Co offer free bike servicing
The Granton based Electric Cycle Company, Scotland's largest specialist electric bike retailer, is keen to help those who are working in the frontline stay...
National Library of Scotland has closed – but reminders of online resources
The National Library of Scotland (NLS) on George IV Bridge may now be closed but they have lots of online resources you can use....
Awards on the menu for The Cove
One of Edinburgh’s newest restaurants is up for a string of prestigious industry awards just four months afteropening.
The Cove served its first customers in...
Nightly opera from the Met
Although all of our theatres have gone dark there is plenty of room for online performance. Coldplay, Ronan Keating and Gary Barlow have already...
Edinburgh Leisure to close all venues and golf courses from Thursday
Tonight Edinburgh Leisure has taken a step they really did not want to be taking today.
They are closing all leisure venues and golf...
Scottish Arts Club offer Meals on Wheels service to members
If any members of the Scottish Arts Club on Rutland Square have to self-isolate then they can call upon the club to deliver meals...
Fabio’s in Corstorphine is on the market
For the first time in over two decades the family owned Italian restaurant, Fabio's is on the market for sale.
Situated on Glasgow Road...
Hamilton & Inches offer you a little musical cheer
Hamilton & Inches, the jeweller on George Street remain open to customers with a smaller than usual staff.
Thankfully, one of the staff who...
Nairn’s Oatcakes are hiring
We were casting about for some good news when we found that there is at least one Edinburgh employer who is hiring.
Nairn's oatcakes have...
Have a look at Chessel’s
Chessel's, the newly launched casual dining restaurant at 240 Canongate, plans a Business Networking Awareness Event for local businesses in the Royal Mile and...
The Royal Highland Show 2020 has been cancelled
The organisers of The Royal Highland Show have already taken a decision to cancel this year's event.
It is usually a focal point in...
Musselburgh suspends racing till the end of April
Musselburgh Racecourse has confirmed its next four race meetings have been suspended and anyone who has pre-purchased tickets will receive a full refund.
The East...
Coronavirus – Second patient dies in Scotland
Two patients with coronavirus have now died in Scotland.
An elderly patient with underlying health conditions who tested positive for coronavirus has died.
This follows the...
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