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Lothian announce revised fares from Sunday 2 February

Lothian have today (Thursday 9 January) announced that fares will be revised across its group of companies; Lothian, Lothiancountry and EastCoastbuses services from Sunday 2 February 2020. The fare review will see some of the company’s fares increase for the first time in two years, with Adult single fares increased…

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Broadband take-up hits 60 per cent as top tourist centre connects

Prehistoric Scotland met the 21st century with the Crannog Centre in Kenmore being the latest location to sign up to receive fibre broadband thanks to the Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband programme. Across Scotland of the 943,000 homes and businesses who have received deployment thanks to the programme, more than 60%…

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HSE Prosecutions At All Time Low But Businesses Must Maintain Standards

Health and safety expert Bruce Craig, of legal firm Pinsent Masons, has warned that while prosecutions for breaching health and safety laws are at record low levels, businesses have a duty to maintain the highest standards. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted just under 400 cases in the UK…

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Personal and Corporate Insolvency Law and the differences in regimes as between Scotland and England & Wales

As a solicitor practising in Scots law and specialising in dealing with contentious personal and corporate insolvency cases, I am regularly asked about the differences in the personal and corporate insolvency processes between Scotland and England & Wales. There is often an assumption that the processes and law relative to…

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Baby loss charity relaunches to support more parents across Scotland

The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society, Sands Lothian, has announced Held In Our Hearts as a new name today. The new name, website and logo are part of a relaunch that aims to highlight the core function of the charity which offers baby loss counselling and support to all bereaved parents.…

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Latest News: Edinburgh’s call answered for new short term lets licensing regime

Following today’s Scottish Government announcement to introduce a new regulatory scheme for short term lets, the Leader of the City of Edinburgh Council Adam McVey welcomes the news that our call for new legislation has been successful. He said: “Today’s announcement by the Minister is extremely welcome news and will…

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Meet the Yotel Edinburgh

Tech savvy hotel hosts showcase of state-of-the-art meeting and events spaces January 2020, Edinburgh, UK – YOTEL Edinburgh, the city centre hotel aimed at smart, tech savvy visitors, is offering events professionals an exclusive look at its one of a kind meeting and event spaces at an official showcase event…

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Dentons launches Dublin office

Leading Irish lawyers Eavan Saunders and Peter O’Brien to found the office World’s largest law firm plans to grow in Dublin quickly Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, today announced its expansion into the Irish market. Leading Irish lawyers Eavan Saunders and Peter O’Brien will found the office and Eavan…

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West Lothian bus driver celebrates first anniversary after following in father’s footsteps with First Scotland

A female rising star in the First Bus ranks is set to celebrate her first anniversary with First West Lothian after following in her father’s footsteps to become a bus driver. Robina Bonar, 41, who lives in Fife, joined First in January 2019 after attending the annual Female Bus Driver…

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ExecSpace Appoints Industry Veteran, Louise Lowe as Commercial Director

ExecSpace, one of the UK’s leading venue finding agencies has appointed industry veteran, Louise Lowe, as their Commercial Director. In her new role, Louise will be responsible for setting and executing the growth strategy; through contracted wins in the private sector, enhancing the existing customer experience, supplier engagement, driving business…

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