Tag: Ministry of Defence

“Productive, but uncertainty remains” – Dreghorn residents meet with the Ministry of Defence and Edinburgh City Council about potential evictions.

Community

Alekia Gill - March 14, 2025

RESIDENTS living in the Dreghorn housing estate met with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Edinburgh councillors yesterday, to discuss their threatened eviction. Those living...

Scotland’s tenants’ union launches campaign to prevent residents of Dreghorn Estate from eviction

Local News

Alekia Gill - February 26, 2025

LIVING Rent, Scotland’s tenants and community union, is calling on the council to save residents of Dreghorn Estate from eviction. The petition, created yesterday, already...

Military helicopters flying over Edinburgh for exercises cause stir among locals

News

Douglas Simpson - February 13, 2025

MILITARY Chinook and Puma helicopters have been flying over Edinburgh as part of Ministry of Defence (MoD) exercises. The choppers caused a stir among locals...

Veterans on Dreghorn housing estate allegedly face eviction by Ministry of Defence, as more homes set to be sold to council

Community

Alekia Gill - February 4, 2025

IT has been alleged that multiple residents in the Dreghorn Estate have been notified of possible eviction by the Ministry of Defence (MOD). The housing...

Scots shipyard begins Type 26 frigate work for HMS Belfast

Business

Ivan Prothero - May 2, 2023

A SCOTTISH shipyard has began manufacturing the first of three units to be built for HMS Belfast. The third City Class Type 26 frigate that is currently being constructed by...