£1 million depot upgrades to improve customer satisfaction

ScotRail has installed new equipment at train depots to help improve customer satisfaction on Scotland’s railway. Upgraded Control Emission Toilet (CET) discharge facilities have been installed at Yoker and Eastfield stabling depots, with further investment planned at Fort William station, allowing more trains to be serviced simultaneously. Since 2015, ScotRail…

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Law firm warns against pitfalls of property raffles

A leading property lawyer has called on Scots to think twice before entering property raffles in a bid to land their dream home. Graham Adams, Legal Director at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP, has issued a warning to those looking to bag a bargain by partaking in property raffles, following…

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Vegware packaging now ‘Composter Approved’ by US Compost Manufacturing Alliance

Following successful trials, Vegware announces today it has received the Compost Manufacturing Alliance (CMA) approval on a wide range of its plant-based compostable foodservice packaging. These highly respected American standards provide official recognition and acceptance of the Vegware products as compostable by both CMA-I facilities and Cedar Grove’s covered in-vessel…

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House prices in Scotland up by 3.3%

Monthly UK House Price Index figures released for March 2019. Three key figures for March: -£149,461 The average price of a property in Scotland -3.3% The annual price change of a property in Scotland -1.9% The monthly price change of a property in Scotland The latest statistics from the UK House…

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Study will help future proof Edinburgh’s success

Research into Edinburgh’s future commercial property needs commissioned by the City of Edinburgh Council will inform City Plan 2030, helping future proof the success of Edinburgh for generations to come. The City Plan 2030 is currently expected to be adopted by 2022. A team of consultants led by Ryden carried…

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EE launching UK’s first 5G service in Edinburgh, bringing a new era in faster, more reliable connectivity

-UK’s first 5G service to launch on 30th May in Edinburgh offering increased speeds, reliability and connectivity. Other launch cities include London, Cardiff, Belfast, Birmingham and Manchester -New EE 5G Smart Sim only and handset plans launching, with first 5G smartphones from brands including Samsung and OnePlus on sale today…

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North Berwick runner makes strides to Malawi

A North Berwick man is combining his passion for running and his job in house building to raise funds   for global housing charity, Habitat for Humanity GB, and build homes for orphans and vulnerable children in Malawi. Andrew Fergusson (50), known to his friends as Gus, is Production Director for…

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BCC comments on inflation statistics

Commenting on the inflation statistics for April 2019, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “UK inflation moved above the Bank of England’s 2% target for the first time since December 2018, with rising energy prices…

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E-Bikes fall under spotlight at Brussels event

Cycling industries 2030 – taking the lead in new mobility International business leaders in the cycling sector will come together with senior figures in Europe’s industrial and mobility sectors at a special event today (22 May) in Brussels. Hosted by Edinburgh Napier University and the Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland,…

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Telecoms Firm CEO Shortlisted for Prestigious Award

THE boss of one of the country’s leading telecommunications firms has been included on a shortlist of pioneering business leaders for a prestigious entrepreneurial award. Ricky Nicol, CEO of Commsworld is ranked among some of Scotland’s most successful and promising talent with his place on Ernst and Young’s (EY) Entrepreneur…

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