New benefit for young people staring work launches today
A new benefit to support 16 to 24-year-olds into work if they have been unemployed for six months will open for applications today. [...]
August 17, 2020
Local News
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Scottish Government U-turn over exam results
Pupils whose results were downgraded by the SQA are to receive new grades based solely on teacher estimates. [...]
August 11, 2020
Local News
Local DJ hands over £900 donation to Drylaw food bank
Local DJ Jim Henderson has handed over £900 to a local food bank after raising cash by holding two ‘Live Aid’ events during lockdown. [...]
August 11, 2020
Local News
Community centres and libraries will not reopen until September
Community centres and libraries in the Capital will not reopen to the public for at least another four weeks. [...]
August 7, 2020
Local News
North Edinburgh Community News joins BBC Local News Partnership
We are delighted to announce that we have been accepted to join the BBC’s Local News Partnership. [...]
August 7, 2020
Local News
Council rejects £30 voucher scheme for every household to spend in local businesses
Plans for every household in the Capital to receive a free £30 voucher have been rejected by Edinburgh City Council. [...]
August 7, 2020
Local News
Closed public toilets won’t reopen until October
Public toilets in the Capital that remain closed are not set to reopen until at least October. [...]
August 7, 2020
Local News
Man due in court following alleged Lower Granton Road collision
A man is due to appear in court tomorrow charged with driving offences after several cars were damaged during an alleged incicent on Lower Granton Road yesterday. [...]
August 2, 2020
Local News
Survey ahead of FREE filmmaking course for local people
Screen Education Edinburgh are putting together a new FREE filmmaking programme for local people. [...]
July 31, 2020
Local News
Local youth football team launch funding appeal following vandalism
Civil Service Strollers Youth FC have launched an online crowdfunding page to help them replace goalposts which were vandalised during recent incidents at the club. [...]
July 31, 2020
Local News
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