Beat the rush with Miller Homes

Housebuilder offers unmissable deals for buyers to secure their dream home this New Year There’s no better time to plan your 2020 move and Miller Homes has a host of fantastic offers to help buyers bring in the new decade with a brand new home. With Part Exchange, a contribution towards LBTT…

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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q4 2019: UK economy stagnating as service sector slows

The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey reveals that the UK ended 2019 in stagnation, amid long term uncertainty, rising business costs and a slowing global economy.  The latest results of the survey – which is the largest of its kind in the UK and a leading indicator of GDP…

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Senior family lawyers call for calm ahead of Scotland’s busiest divorce period of the year

The first working Monday in January traditionally sees one of the busiest days of the year for family lawyers, with the number people separating increasing significantly following the Christmas and New Year break. Statistics on divorce regularly reveal a steep rise in the number of people seeking advice from lawyers…

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Start Strong this new year

New Year’s resolutions, which often involve focusing on weight-loss, are as notorious as Hollywood marriages as far as lasting commitment goes.  Yet if you move the focus away from dieting to mental wellbeing and focus on starting the year right by using exercise to feel good, you’re more likely to…

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Stagecoach to cut the cost of travel in January  

Today (23 December), Stagecoach announces a New Year promotion that will see commuters across Scotland receive one week’s free bus travel. The promotion will apply to all four-week megarider tickets purchased online between New Year’s Day until 31st January (inclusive) in Scotland. With rail and other operator fares set to…

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Celebrating Edinburgh’s community spirit

From the leaf-sweepers to the litter-pickers, the path-gritters to the parklovers, we’re raising a festive toast to everyone who’s mucked in in 2019 to support the Council’s work to keep Edinburgh looking beautiful. Armies of volunteers dedicate thousands of hours of their free time each year to look after their…

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Book Now-Ronald McDonald Houses Scotland Ball 2020

We are delighted to cordially invite you to the second annual Ronald McDonald Houses Scotland Ball at the prestigious Doubletree by Hilton, Glasgow Central on Friday 15 May, 2020! This glittering black-tie ball will again bring together two charities, Ronald McDonald House Charities UK and Ronald McDonald House Glasgow, to raise vital funds for…

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Rhythmic gymnastics classes to start at Kirkliston

Edinburgh Leisure will be introducing rhythmic gymnastics classes at Kirkliston Leisure Centre, starting in the new year and aimed at Primary 1 and up. A free taster, which must be booked in advance, will be offered on Sunday 12th January 2020 with two classes in Rhythmic Entry/Stage 1 at 13:45…

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BCC comments on appointment of new Bank of England Governor 

Commenting on the appointment of Andrew Bailey, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Businesses will look to the new Governor to foster confidence and offer reassurance at a time of significant change in the UK economy. “With our own research pointing to a…

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Ocean Terminal raise over £130,000 in support of St Columba’s Hospice

Ocean Terminal has completed a mammoth year of fundraising in aid of St Columba’s Hospice with the partnership raising an incredible £137,000. The funds will play an important part in the day to day running of the Edinburgh hospice and ensure that it can continue to offer palliative care and…

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