Edinburgh / Lothians – Page 4

Abuse victim awarded £450,000 in damages from leading private school in Edinburgh

By The Press Association2nd December 2022News Scotland

A former pupil who was abused at Sir Tony Blair’s old school has been awarded £450,000 in damages – thought to be the largest such award from the school to

Experience of racial discrimination linked to significantly elevated homelessness risk – academic study

By Jemma Crew, Reporter21st November 202221st November 2022Education & Training

Black people who experience discrimination, harassment or abuse because of their race have a significantly greater risk of homelessness, research has suggested. Race, ethnicity and discrimination-related factors affect homelessness risks

Network for older LGBTQ+ people launched in Edinburgh

By The Press Association16th November 2022News Scotland

A new network for LGBTQ+ people over the age of 50 has been launched. Age Scotland officially launched the network in Edinburgh on Wednesday, attended by Christina McKelvie MSP, minister

Fingerprints of man wanted for US extradition match rape suspect’s, court told

By Katharine Hay, Reporter7th November 2022News Scotland

An identification expert said the fingerprints of man facing extradition to the US are those of the wanted fugitive Nicholas Rossi, a court has heard. Lisa Davidson, a Tenprint Identification

Sir Sean Connery charity grant to provide support for children with dyslexia

By Lauren Gilmour, Reporter31st October 2022Uncategorized

The family of Sir Sean Connery are supporting a pioneering new project which will support children with dyslexia – a cause which was close to his heart. Sir Sean’s granddaughters

Inspectorate raises concerns over pressures faced by Edinburgh hospital

By The Press Association24th October 2022News Scotland

Issues around reduced staff availability, increased waiting times and hospital admissions have been raised in the inspection of an Edinburgh hospital. In a report released on Monday, Healthcare Improvement Scotland

Living statue fitted with brightly coloured bra as part of push to check for signs of breast cancer

By The Press Association21st October 2022News Scotland

A living statue of the pioneering scientist Marie Curie has been adorned with a brightly coloured bra, as part of an effort to encourage more women to check for signs

University study suggests people more likely to be frail in old age if they live in poorer areas

By The Press Association4th October 2022Education & Training

Those who spend part of their lives living in poor neighbourhoods are more likely to be frail in old age, a study has suggested. Living in deprived areas after the

East Lothian nurseries closed following E.coli outbreak cleared to reopen

By The Press Association15th September 2022News Scotland

All five nurseries that were closed during an E.coli outbreak in East Lothian have been given the green light to reopen. The nurseries were closed as a safety precaution during

Donation initiative expands to help more than 50,000 families across Fife and Lothians

By Dan Barker, Reporter7th September 2022News Scotland

Thousands more needy families in Scotland will receive goods ranging from clothing to toiletries as a charity drive spearheaded by former prime minister Gordon Brown expands. More than 50,000 families

Tag: Edinburgh / Lothians

Abuse victim awarded £450,000 in damages from leading private school in Edinburgh

Network for older LGBTQ+ people launched in Edinburgh

Fingerprints of man wanted for US extradition match rape suspect’s, court told

Sir Sean Connery charity grant to provide support for children with dyslexia

Inspectorate raises concerns over pressures faced by Edinburgh hospital

Living statue fitted with brightly coloured bra as part of push to check for signs of breast cancer

University study suggests people more likely to be frail in old age if they live in poorer areas

East Lothian nurseries closed following E.coli outbreak cleared to reopen

Donation initiative expands to help more than 50,000 families across Fife and Lothians

Government announces £50m for adoption fund after concerns over delay

New record high number of children in poverty branded ‘source of national shame’

Welfare reform will push 250,000 into poverty, Government’s own assessment says

Peers demand tax hike safeguards as Government accused of ‘absence of humanity’

Log In

Sign Up

Tag: Edinburgh / Lothians

Abuse victim awarded £450,000 in damages from leading private school in Edinburgh

Experience of racial discrimination linked to significantly elevated homelessness risk – academic study

Network for older LGBTQ+ people launched in Edinburgh

Fingerprints of man wanted for US extradition match rape suspect’s, court told

Sir Sean Connery charity grant to provide support for children with dyslexia

Inspectorate raises concerns over pressures faced by Edinburgh hospital

Living statue fitted with brightly coloured bra as part of push to check for signs of breast cancer

University study suggests people more likely to be frail in old age if they live in poorer areas

East Lothian nurseries closed following E.coli outbreak cleared to reopen

Donation initiative expands to help more than 50,000 families across Fife and Lothians