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Bright sparks get into electrical installation

A group of young unemployed people have gained valuable industry experience and are looking forward to a career in electrical installation thanks to a programme designed to boost job prospects. The five-week Prince’s Trust Get Into Electrical Installation course at Edinburgh College’s Sighthill Campus, now in its fourth year, offers…

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Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh celebrates city’s lost station with new exhibition

Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has opened a new exhibition giving guests a rare glimpse in to the hotel’s illustrious past as the iconic Princes Street Station. ‘Uncovering Edinburgh’s Lost Station’ captures more than 100 years’ history through 12 images on display in the famous Peacock Alley until 31…

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Remakery – start of a global move to start repairing and reusing

The Edinburgh Remakery is a perfect example of the circular economy in action – and all the benefits that virtuous cycle can bring… This social enterprise has the aim of creating a genuine culture of repair and reuse in Edinburgh – and in the process they will create jobs, reduce…

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New fund to boost Edinburgh businesses along the John Muir way

One of Scotland’s Great Trails has received a boost that will benefit local businesses and tourist destinations across Edinburgh. Funding has been secured by the Central Scotland Green Network Trust (CSGNT) – who manage The John Muir Way – for a two-year marketing initiative dedicated to attracting more walkers and…

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Train and bus are less fuss on Smartcard

ScotRail has partnered with Stagecoach to bring integrated travel to nine Scottish towns and cities by offering combined rail and bus travel tickets on Smartcards. The two firms have worked together to ensure that PlusBus tickets can now be stored on ScotRail Smartcards. With PlusBus, customers are able to purchase…

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insight6 leads the way in Customer Experience after rebranding from Shopper Anonymous

UK and Ireland based Customer Experience specialists, Shopper Anonymous, has rebranded to become insight6. A leading national provider of client feedback has announced that it has rebranded from Shopper Anonymous to insight6. The comprehensive rebrand aligns the business to ensure it totally represents its full product offer of Customer Experience…

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Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa invites guests to recharge during the Fringe

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is encouraging guests staying at the hotel during the Edinburgh Fringe to spare 20 minutes to relax after the fun of the festival. The 5* hotel recently launched Soak Your Senses, an in-room multi-sensory bath experience, aimed at busy travellers who don’t have enough time…

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Nearly half of students and graduates in Scotland regret going to university, finds research by Barclays Apprenticeships

Almost two thirds of students and graduates felt under pressure to go to university However, 70 per cent of employers said they valued degree apprenticeships as highly as a university degree 82 per cent of parents would encourage apprenticeships over a university degree   Students across Scotland are regretting going…

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Virgin Trains is first train operator to introduce digital Season Tickets

Virgin Trains first train operator to introduce digital Season Tickets Latest move towards abolishing the orange ticket, as Virgin Trains aims to reach 50% digital tickets by April 2019 All types of season tickets can now be purchased online   Virgin Trains has become the first UK train operator to…

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The Dome Edinburgh raises thousands for families with sick children

The Dome Edinburgh nominated Ronald McDonald House Charities as their charity partner for the month of June raising £2,895 with the help of their customers. The independent charity provides free ‘home away from home’ accommodation to families with sick children in hospitals across the UK and is currently building a…

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