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Funding to support victims of domestic abuse doubled

In Brief April 7, 2015 0

An Edinburgh organisation will be the first to benefit from additional funding to tackle all forms of violence against women and girls in Scotland. The Edinburgh...

Veteran’s Secretary appeals for families to claim medals

Scottish News April 7, 2015 0

Veteran’s Secretary Keith Brown is appealing to the families of World War Two veterans to claim medals honouring their family members. This year marks the 75th...

Scottish team to run five marathons in five days

Community April 7, 2015 0

In two weeks time an amateur Glasgow team will run from Glasgow to London in five days, completing a marathon a day along the way. The...

Scottish A&E performance improving

In Brief April 7, 2015 0

A&E waiting times figures released today for both the month of February and the week ending 29 March, show that improvement is being made. During the...

80,000 deaths could be avoided with new antibiotics

Health April 7, 2015 0

A report published on Sunday by the Cabinet Office estimates that 80,000 people could die in the UK from antibiotic resistant infections. The National Risk Register...

£3M funding will make for warmer homes and cheaper bills

Community April 7, 2015 0

The City of Edinburgh Council is to spend at least £3.3 million to make private homes across the capital warmer, more environmentally friendly and cheaper...

ProjectScotland launches 940 km extreme sporting challenge

Partner Posts April 7, 2015 0

ProjectScotland, a charity which encourages young people to volunteer in their community, has launched a 940 km extreme sports challenge to raise funds for young...

Scrap Trident calls on police not to make arrests at Faslane blockade

Scottish News April 7, 2015 0

The Scrap Trident Coalition has asked police not to arrest protesters who will form a blockade at the gates of Faslane submarine base on Monday...

New “Emergency Management” diploma launched

Business April 6, 2015 0

A NEW diploma is being launched to train professionals in emergency management and emergency reputation management. The diploma has been designed by FIOR, a security, fire safety...

New research promises “brain boost” for multiple sclerosis patients

In Brief April 6, 2015 0

Multiple sclerosis patients could one day benefit from treatments that boost their brain function, a study suggests. Increasing the activity of neurons could be beneficial in...

Putin’s man in Scotland presents medal – and vodka – to veteran of the Arctic Convoys

Scottish News April 6, 2015 0

RETIREMENT home residents were surprised to be paid a visit by the Russian President’s top diplomat in Scotland - armed with a war medal and...

Insolvency expert brands director disqualification laws “toothless” and demands three year ban

Business April 6, 2015 0

TOUGHER laws are needed to force rogue company bosses to cooperate with insolvency practitioners. Matt Henderson, Head of Restructuring at Johnston Carmichael Chartered Accountants, has branded...

Thames Water claims business customers saved £500,000 since it entered the market

Business April 6, 2015 0

Thames Water Commercial Services (TWCS) claims it has saved Scottish businesses £500,000 since entering the market 18 months ago. The firm says it has attracted more...

Scottish universities criticised for investing millions in fossil fuels and arms

Scottish News April 6, 2015 0

SCOTTISH universities are investing millions of pounds in “harmful” industries, according to the National Union of Students (NUS). The NUS claims that nearly £16m is invested...

Two awards for Scotland’s first potato vodka producer

Business April 6, 2015 0

Scotland’s first potato vodka producer has won two major awards after only three months on the market. Ogilvy Vodka was selected out of more than 1,500...

Easter miracle as train passenger turns rail works misery into £280,000 bet

In Brief April 6, 2015 0

EASTER holiday train diversions are usually the start of hours of misery. But one traveller who decided to pass time by making a bet ended up...

4,000 crime probes “dropped” because of late reporting by Scottish police

Scottish News April 6, 2015 0

THOUSANDS of alleged crimes, including drug dealing and firearms offences, have been dropped because police filed reports too late. In the past six years almost 4,000...

Troll who abused disability campaigner reported to police

Police April 3, 2015 0

A FACEBOOK troll who targeted a disability rights campaigner has been reported to Police Scotland for alleged hate crimes. Tony Bain taunted Rachael Monk with a...

Katie, 8, hands in protest letter to town hall after pen-pushers threaten play gear grab

Scottish News April 3, 2015 0

AN outraged eight-year-old wrote a protest letter against council bureaucrats who want to remove her play equipment - and hand-delivered it to the town hall. Katie...

Row over kids in primary school polling stations

Community April 3, 2015 0

PARENTS fear paedophiles will get access to their children after a Scots council decided to keep dozens of primary school polling stations open on General...

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