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Edinburgh residents urged to pull together and slow virus spread

EDINBURGH council leaders are calling on the capital's residents to do their most to help bring coronavirus rates down. New lockdown measures were announced yesterday for...

Tayside patients amongst first in Scotland receiving Astrazeneca vaccine

PATIENTS in Tayside have been amongst the first in Scotland to receive the Oxford/Astrazeneca coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. The vaccine was approved for use on the 30th...

Nicola Sturgeon considers BrewDog offer to use its closed venues for vaccine roll out

THE UK's largest independent brewery has offered all of its venues to the UK and Scottish government to be used as immunisation centres for the...

Food Standards Scotland appoints new Chief Scientific Advisor

FOOD Standards Scotland has appointed new Chief Scientific Advisor, Professor David Gally. Mr Gally a microbiologist is currently Personal Chair in Microbial Genetics at The Roslin...

“What an absolute wee star” – Youngster goes viral after selling reindeer dust to feed the homeless

HEARTWARMING images have emerged online showing a little girl spreading the Christmas spirit by selling reindeer dust to raise money for homeless people. Orlaith Russell, 7,...

Universities’ power pack technology research receives £500k grant

NEW power packs which are said to have the potential to revolutionise cars and wearable technology has received £500k in funding from a research grant. The...

Local authorities to pilot extra funded childcare from 2021.

FAMILIES in five Scottish local authorities who choose to defer entry to primary one for their child next year will automatically receive an extra year...

Funding scheme launched to support businesses in the North Highlands

A SUPPORT fund has been launched to help develop sustainable infrastructure in the North Highlands. Grants of up to £1,000 will be offered to communities in...

Sainsbury’s Bank appoints new Chair set to takeover in January

SAINSBURY'S Bank  have announced the appointment of a new chair, who will take over in 2021. Lesley Jones will replace current Chair, Roger Davis who informed...

Seaplane that was stranded on Loch Ness earlier this year flies again

A SEAPLANE that was stranded in Loch Ness after an engine failure has now made a full comeback as it flies again. PBY Catalina seaplane, 'Miss...

New camera technology launched could improve bowel cancer treatment

GROUNDBREAKING technology has launched at a hospital in Glasgow that will help detect bowel cancer. The new technology, a tiny pill containing two cameras, is being...

Green light for student-led residential development on London Road, Edinburgh

NEW student accommodation planning permission has been approved by City of Edinburgh Council. The plans were approved yesterday proposing to put the new housing for students...

Whisky industry and biotech innovators collaborate to find new sustainable solutions

A NEW project looking at how to extract maximum value from whisky by products will launch this week. The Whisky Project looks at how to use...

UK Government takes major step towards delivery of an Online Harms Bill

FRAMEWORK for a future a bill that holds social media platforms more accountable for child safety is set to be announced today by the UK...

New research suggests Vegans save more time and money than meat eaters

VEGANS meals are said to cost less than those who eat meat and fish according to a new study. The new study found that plant based...

Highland businesses praise the NC500 for pandemic support

HIGHLAND businesses have recently praised the NC500 for the support it brought during the pandemic. The new survey revealed that tourism businesses claim to feel supported...

Ian Rankin archive ready for exploration in online event

AN archive of the crime novelist, Ian Rankin, will soon be available to view at the National Library of Scotland’s reading rooms. Mr Rankin donated his...

Scottish Hospitality group announce new technology partnership

A SCOTTISH hospitality chain has announced that it will be the first of hospitality outlets to be endorsed by a new technology firm.  The new technology...

New funding announced to support creative micro enterprises

MICRO enterprises are being backed by an initiative partnership between Glasgow School of Art working with cultural tourism and heritage businesses. The partnership, "The Place Makers:...

Calls for more action to improve housing outcomes for victims of domestic abuse

A NEW report has made recommendations that landlords use a "human rights approach" to improve housing outcomes for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. The report,...

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