Stagecoach celebrate top national depot win at UK Bus Awards 2019

Gold award for Blairgowrie in Top National Depot category Silver award for the prestigious Top Shire Operator category Bronze in Sustained Marketing Excellence category for the Express City Connect Network campaign Stagecoach East Scotland received multiple accolades at the 2019 UK Bus Awards. The company was shortlisted for four awards…

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North Sea technology could play leading role in energy transition

The North Sea has the potential to become a global showcase for the energy transition as a number of low carbon solutions grow in prominence, with partnership models becoming critical for the future of the basin, according to a new report from PwC and OGUK. Turning the Tide – the…

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Prestigious honour for retail student Dean

A former Edinburgh College student has been presented with a prestigious award by Scotland’s Deputy First Minister after setting up the College’s first-ever student-led shop. HND Retail Management alumnus Dean Clark, 32, was presented with the Pride O’ Worth Award by John Swinney MSP at the annual SQA Star Awards…

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Gail Porter turned on the Christmas sparkle at Ocean Terminal

Gail Porter brought some magic fairy dust to Ocean Terminal this weekend when she arrived at the shopping centre to officially launch Christmas and open the Ethical and Scottish Christmas Market. A Christmas parade kick started the festive season in Leith, finishing up at Santa’s Grotto where children were allowed…

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Italian Wine Tasting Dinner

Enjoy a unique festive dining event at Tynecastle Park in conjunction with Tosti Wines. Guests can indulge in an Italian inspired six-course tasting menu while exploring the vineyards of Canelli with expertly paired wines. Tynecastle Park’s Head Chef has teamed up with sommeliers from Tosti to create a special one-off…

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Sleep like a baby at Yotel Edinburgh

Hip hotel launches The Sleep Club to help new parents in Edinburgh get a good night’s sleep  November 2019, Edinburgh, UK – YOTEL Edinburgh is inviting knackered new mums (and dads) in the city to become members of The Sleep Club by offering 100 free rooms to those who need…

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EDINA at The University of Edinburgh win seed funding from the City Region Deal

EDINA at The University of Edinburgh have won seed funding from the City Region Deal to develop a new text and data mining (TDM) software service. We’re building an entry-level tools for students, teachers and local businesses who want to make sense of data but don’t know how. TDM isn’t…

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Stagecoach to offer unlimited travel in East Scotland for £5

Stagecoach offer Black Friday Weekend Deal for first time The offer is valid from Friday 29 November until Sunday 1 December inclusive Stagecoach has announced plans to offer their first Black Friday weekend deal where customers can travel anywhere in East Scotland for £5.  The offer will be valid from Friday 29 November until Sunday 1 December 2019. The promotion…

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Tax allowances to consider when completing your Self-Assessment Tax Return

When completing your Self Assessment Tax Return (SA) there are other things you will need to consider in addition to your profits from self-employment, including other income such as a pension, employment or savings. There are also tax allowances and tax reliefs which you may be entitled to which could reduce your tax…

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Edinburgh Stars light up SQA Awards ceremony

A former Edinburgh College student has been named as one of big winners at the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Star Awards. Dean Clark, a former HND Retail Management student, was presented with SQA’s Pride o’ Worth award by John Swinney MSP, Deputy First Minister, and Cabinet Secretary for Education and…

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