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NUS condemn legal moves on HMO flats
MSPs today passed a new law which they hope will raise the standard of private rented housing in Scotland.
The Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill...
IRA victim from Midlothian honoured nearly 40 years on
A poignant and long-awaited commemoration took place in Midlothian on last Thursday, with the awarding of the Elizabeth Cross to the family of Corporal...
Alice in Wonderland Treasures at the National Library of Scotland
A rare first issue of the first edition of the children’s classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and original costume visuals from a new Scottish...
Meeting of City Centre Neighbourhood Partnership today
The City Centre Neighbourhood Partnership meets today at the City Chambers at 7.00pm.
The agenda is here....
and the previous minute from September 2010 is here....
John Beatty presents Wild-Vision
Internationally acclaimed photographer John Beatty will be in appearing in Edinburgh this April with a fantastic evening of stories and images from his journeys...
Lenny Henry coming to Edinburgh
Lenny Henry returns to his musical roots in his new one man comedy
show
Cradle To Rave
Tues 26th April 2011 - Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Music has always...
Cost of cremation to fall
New legislation, passed by The Scottish Government today, will scrap the £147 cremation fees and give greater scrutiny to the death certification process.
Under current...
Funding for Scottish Councils allows council tax freeze to continue
The Scottish Parliament today agreed the full allocation of local government funding for 2011-12.
It follows confirmation that all 32 councils formally accepted the terms...
Edinburgh Libraries get help with their old photographs
A public appeal by The City of Edinburgh Council for help identifying old photographs of Edinburgh has enjoyed an overwhelming response.
Edinburgh City Libraries hold...
Edinburgh Trams – Information Commissioner’s decision
A recent decision from the Scottish Information Commissioner involves an application by Edinburgh resident, Stephen Vass, to the Information Commissioner asking for a review...
Five things you need to know today
The tram mediation is apparently progressing in much the same way as the project itself. The Scotsman has reported that it may take till...
Edinburgh companies – apply for help with flights here
Scottish Development International is urging all Scottish companies to apply for the British Airways ‘Flights for Businesses’ offer, before the promotion closes on the...
Edinburgh firm Turtle Pens takes on the big boys!
A new Edinburgh based company, Turtle, is launching an attack on the giants of the pen industry by introducing two innovative pen collections; Turtle...
Spring Clean your wardrobe for charity
Marks & Spencer in Scotland today calls on customers to help in donating 500,000 unwanted or unused clothes and accessories to stores on 24th...
New York Jazz Singer comes to Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s premium wine bar Divino Enoteca will play host to one of New York’s finest jazz performers this month, providing the perfect accompaniment to...
Meeting of Licensing Sub-Committee today
The licensing sub-committee meets today at The City Chambers at 2.00pm.
The agenda is here.....
Meeting of Planning Local Review Body today
The planning local review body meets today at The City Chambers at 10.00am to discuss and review planning decisions referred to it.
The agenda...
SNP demand answers from Lib-Dems on Biomass – and we have them!
Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP (Lothians)(SNP) is calling on local Lib Dem politicians to make clear their position on Forth Energy’s proposals for a biomass plant...
£2m funding for Edinburgh Festivals
Edinburgh's world famous Festivals will share £2 million from the Scottish Government to showcase Scotland's cultural and creative talent.
The funding will support ambitious and...
Musselburgh Racecourse 6000 free briefs “Sold Out”
Musselburgh Racecourse has “sold out” 6000 free tickets for its opening flat meeting on Friday April 1.
The East Lothian course offered free entry as...
ECA Fashion Show 4-6 May 2011
Long established as one of key events in the capital’s culture calendar, the Edinburgh College of Art Fashion Show will break with tradition to...
Diabetes UK ask questions in Edinburgh
The politics of diabetes: what do you want from Scotland’s politicians?
DIABETES QUESTION TIME
Chaired by Fred MacAulay
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel, Edinburgh, Tuesday 15 March, 7pm-8.15pm (buffet...
NUS calls for student support
NUS Scotland has called for action to improve student support following the BBC's Graduation Game investigation into higher education in Scotland which aired yesterday....
Student theatre company stages School for Scandal
The student led theatre company, Et Al, will be putting on three performances of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's School for Scandal, premiering on Sunday 20th...
School Pupils access real history of Edinburgh
School pupils across the city are set to benefit from a unique new digital teaching resource which uses real life Edinburgh case studies to...
Five things you need to know today
An Edinburgh man, Stuart Adams, was jailed for nine months yesterday for an attack on his girlfriend, and the unthinkable crime of 'stamping two...
Portrait of the Queen to be unveiled at Holyrood this week
The first portrait of Her Majesty The Queen to be displayed at the Scottish Parliament will be unveiled by Her Royal Highness The...
Meeting of Education Children and Families Committee today
Education, Children and Families Committee
Tuesday 15 March 2011 at 10.00 am In the City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh
You can find the agenda here...
And the...
Serious assault in Tollcross
Lothian and Borders Police are appealing for witnesses after a man and woman were seriously assaulted in the Tollcross area of Edinburgh.
The incident...
Boyzone announce concert at Hopetoun House
Boy band sensation Boyzone has today announced an exclusive outdoor summer concert in Edinburgh on Saturday 6th August.
The band, which has sold over 15...
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