Engagement begins on how council is “planning for change and delivering services”

Edinburgh residents are being asked by the City of Edinburgh Council for their views as part of 10-week public engagement developing a four-year strategy to meet the changing demands of the city and its services. With almost five months to go before the Capital’s 2019/20 budget is set, the Council has…

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The Meghan Markle Effect

The rise in price of coloured diamonds, in particularly blue diamonds, was predicted back in 2016 when Bonham’s auctioned a 3.81 carat blue diamond for £2.32 million – almost twice its estimated pre – sale value. It can be determined that Harry’s gift of Diana’s aquamarine ring to Meghan on…

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ScotRail reaches another milestone with timetable improvements

Timetable improvements to be introduced from December will see ScotRail reach another milestone as it builds the best railway Scotland has ever had, the operator said today. Announcing the changes to its timetable from 9 December 2018, ScotRail said it will deliver faster journeys, more seats, and more services for…

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BCC reacts to Chancellor’s speech

Commenting on the Chancellor’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “After a period where many in business have felt that their concerns have not been centre stage in Westminster, firms will be heartened by the Chancellor’s forthright…

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Law firm Lindsays announces three senior promotions

Lindsays has announced the promotion of Louise Norris to Senior Associate and Brian Pollock and Leanne Gordon to Associates. Photo [L-R]: Leanne Gordon (Associate, Rural Services), Brian Pollock (Associate, Dispute Resolution and Litigation), Louise Norris (Senior Associate, Commercial Property) Louise is a member of Lindsays’ Commercial Property team and is…

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Prestonfield’s fantastic fourth event for Alzheimer Scotland, The Crystal Ball 2018

We are delighted to announce that the last few limited spaces have just become available for Prestonfield’s fantastic fourth event for Alzheimer Scotland, The Crystal Ball 2018. Buying a table will help support the vital work that Alzheimer Scotland do across the country but will also guarantee an outstanding evening at one…

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Six months to Brexit: Major new BCC survey finds investment and recruitment would be cut in the event of ‘no deal’

One of the biggest surveys of business intentions since the EU referendum has found that nearly two-thirds of firms still aren’t preparing for Brexit – and in the event of a ‘no deal’ outcome many would cut investment and recruitment plans. With just six months to go before the UK…

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Love Golf? Keep in the swing this winter

Love Golf? Keep in the swing this winter Unlimited monthly winter-golf for just £21 per month For die hard golf fans, who want to keep in the swing of it, even during the winter months, buying Edinburgh Leisure’s ‘winter golf membership’ just got easier and can now be bought online…

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Edinburgh blazes green trail with new electric vehicle infrastructure plan

A pioneering plan to introduce a strategic, citywide network of electric vehicle charging points will be considered by councillors this week [Thurs 4 October 2018]. Edinburgh is the first city in the UK to put forward such an ambitious and comprehensive Electric Vehicle Infrastructure business case, amid a growing popularity…

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Shepherd and Wedderburn expands property and energy expertise with appointment of 11-strong team

Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP has appointed three new property and infrastructure partners and a further eight specialist lawyers and paralegals to its Property and Infrastructure Division, further expanding its market-leading clean energy and commercial property practices. Joanna Hamilton, Anthony McEwan and Moray Thomson, all of whom have particular expertise in…

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