News & Blog

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News & Blog
  • Arrangements confirmed for upcoming tram works on Constitution Street

    6th November 2019

    The Trams to Newhaven project team has today confirmed arrangements for the upcoming construction works on Constitution Street and enabling works on Leith Walk, which will get under way in mid-November. Letters have been delivered to residents and businesses in the affected areas to advise them of traffic management, communal…

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  • Fishing for a new career

    6th November 2019

    Edinburgh Leisure on the search for unqualified individuals to train as swim teachers Looking for a new challenge and career? Edinburgh Leisure is on the search for individuals, with a passion for swimming, to train as swim teachers. Angela McCowan, Aquatics Development Manager at Edinburgh Leisure explained:  “As the biggest…

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  • Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home Announce New Partnership with Abercorn and Braid Vets

    6th November 2019

    Residents at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home at Seafield Road East will have even greater access to exceptional veterinary care. From November 2019 they will be partnering with Abercorn and Braid vets to provide medical treatment for the hundreds of stray and unwanted pets in the Home’s care. The new…

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  • Four out of four. DM Hall’s young professionals sweep the board in RICS assessments

    6th November 2019

    Success builds upon success and this autumn’s talented cohort at DM Hall, one of Scotland’s foremost firms of Chartered Surveyors, have gone through the card in the final professional hurdle of their exhaustive training. Four out of four of the Scotland-wide firm’s young stars who sat the Assessment of Professional…

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  • Introducing brand new Gluten Free Oats, Apple & Cinnamon Chunky Biscuit Breaks from Nairn’s

    5th November 2019

    Tea and biscuits have never tasted so good!  Chunky. Biscuity. Tea-Breaky.  Three perfect words to describe the brand new Gluten Free Oats, Apple and Cinnamon Chunky Biscuit Breaks from Nairn’s. Deliciously light and crumbly in texture, they are perfect for those looking for something a little bit chunkier from their…

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  • Stagecoach East Scotland Show Support to Armed Forces through Free Travel and Poppy Branded Buses

    5th November 2019

    Stagecoach has applied poppy artwork – the symbol of remembrance and hope, to 29 buses throughout the East of Scotland, as well as a message of thanks to the individuals who served and continue to serve. The company are also offering free travel on all services in East Scotland on remembrance…

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  • Scotland’s thirst for topping up from the tap recognised with creative award

    5th November 2019

    Scotland’s adoption of using refillable bottles to help reduce waste and keep hydrated at home or on the go has been recognised with a top creative award. Your Water Your Life encourages people to top up from the tap, benefitting the environment, people’s health and pockets. The initiative has gathered…

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  • CityFibre to deliver full fibre to Council tenants across Edinburgh

    4th November 2019

    Council housing tenants in Edinburgh will have the opportunity to take advantage of next-generation digital connectivity — The City of Edinburgh Council and CityFibre will work together to help tenants take advantage of the transformative advantages of gaining access to the gigabit-speed fibre network being built across the Capital. Full…

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  • Nation-wide search for World AIDS Day Champions

    4th November 2019

    This week Waverley Care – Scotland’s HIV, HepC & sexual health charity – are launching a nation-wide search for individuals across Scotland to help raise awareness and funds in support of people affected by HIV this World AIDS Day. Grant Sugden, Waverley Care’s CEO said “Modern medication and treatment for…

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  • DM Hall sells Morayshire’s Findochty Caravan Park site at Closing Date

    4th November 2019

    Property was marketed at £335,000; further similar opportunities across Scotland are sought in active market Findochty Caravan Park, a licensed leisure site on the coastal fringe of Findochty, Morayshire, an attractive and popular village with a population of around 1,200, has been sold at closing date by DM Hall, one…

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