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20/20 Productions achieves investors in people silver accreditation

20/20 Productions, the international event, video and digital production agency, has today achieved the prestigious Investors in People Silver Accreditation. For nearly 30 years Investors in People has been recognised internationally as a leading people accreditation. 20/20 Productions achieving this award is a terrific achievement, demonstrating its commitment to its…

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ScotRail supports fans for final day of football season 

ScotRail is adding more seats for fans travelling to the final games of the SPFL Ladbrokes Premiership this weekend. Celtic take on Hearts in their final home match of the campaign at Celtic Park on Sunday 19 May, while Kilmarnock play host to Rangers at Rugby Park. Both games kick…

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Council progresses transformative proposals for the city’s future

Council progresses transformative proposals for the city’s future The City of Edinburgh Council has restated its commitment to a sustainable, accessible and connected future for the Capital, putting people at its heart.   Today (Thursday, 16 May), members of the Transport and Environment Committee moved forward a series of strategic…

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SCORING ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Scottish Rugby is determined to embrace circular economic thinking to convert its massive matchday operations to play a big part in creating a better environment. And at the same time, the operators of rugby’s national stadium at BT Murrayfield in Edinburgh believe the changes they are making will also help…

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Royal Naval train honoured at Preston Station for its role during the World Wars

Plaque unveiled to commemorate Royal Navy train, Jellicoe Express, that first served Preston over 100 years ago Virgin Trains has unveiled a commemorative plaque at Preston station honouring the Jellicoe Express – the Royal Naval train that transported hundreds of soldiers and sailors during the World Wars. Recently unveiled by…

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As medical centres become increasingly complex, the need for objective advice for property valuations is crucial

The traditional image of the GP surgery has changed out of all recognition in recent decades, with the old model of single practitioners in humble premises giving way to multi-professional health centres offering the full gamut of services. But while health facilities have become more complex, what has not altered…

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New machine at Crosshill to reduce ticket queues

New machine at Crosshill to reduce ticket queues ScotRail has installed a self-service ticket machine at Crosshill station giving customers quicker access to a variety of tickets. As well as offering card and contactless payments, the new machine offers a range of season tickets, and tickets for journeys up to…

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Whole In 1 Golf Limited – 25% Discount on our Advertising/Golf Package

We have an opportunity for fellow members to receive 25% off the cost of our package throughout May. Over the period of 2 years you will receive brand advertising exposure at a club(s) of your choice (with a EH postcode) that includes: – Your advert playing on LCD TVs throughout…

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Free Lunchtime Cyber Essentials Event from Grant McGregor

You may have heard of the Government’s Cyber Essentials certificate scheme and wondered how it really relates to your business. You’re interested in being profitable and maintaining an advantage over the competition… but Cyber Essentials is all about technology and security, isn’t it? Well, yes, partially, but it also covers…

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BCC / Totaljobs: No business sector immune from recruitment difficulties

Recruitment intentions were strong in the first quarter of the year but nearly 75% of firms reported a shortage of suitable candidates, according to the landmark publication of the Quarterly Recruitment Outlook released today (Wednesday) by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) in partnership with Totaljobs. Over half (53%) of…

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