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CHAMBER SAYS ENGAGEMENT REQUIRED TO FINALISE A POSITIVE VISITOR LEVY PLAN
10th January 2025Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce today called on the City of Edinburgh Council to engage transparently on finalising its Visitor Levy scheme, the broad principles of which look set to be approved this month. A paper to go before the Council’s Policy and Sustainability Committee next Friday (Jan 17) and then…
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Balfour Beatty VINCI approaches final phase of construction for giant HS2 box structure under the A46
10th January 2025120 colossal beams installed on a 14,500-tonne box structure which will carry HS2 under the A46 Kenilworth Bypass The huge box is currently being built on land next to the A46, rather than beneath the carriageway itself, significantly minimising long-term disruption Balfour Beatty VINCI has successfully completed the installation…
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John Dunlop joins BTO’s real estate team as a partner
9th January 2025BTO is delighted to celebrate the start of 2025 by welcoming John Dunlop as a new Partner in the firm’s Real Estate team, based in its Edinburgh office. This appointment follows last month’s announcement of Paul Greenhill’s promotion to Partner in Glasgow, as well as the recent recruitment of three…
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New ultrasound imaging technique reliably spots prostate cancer, initial patient trial reveals
9th January 2025A groundbreaking new imaging approach developed by researchers at Heriot-Watt University has shown ‘extremely encouraging’ results in early-stage clinical trials on prostate cancer at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland. The ongoing clinical trial demonstrated an initial 94% sensitivity rate in tumour detection. The new test is delivered in…
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LATEST NEWS: Edinburgh poised to declare Scotland’s first visitor levy
9th January 2025Councillors are days away from grasping a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to introduce a levy that will enhance and improve the city of Edinburgh. After years of campaigning and engagement – including successfully advocating for a visitor levy to the Scottish Government to bring forward necessary powers – the…
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St Columba’s Hospice Care set to receive a donation of up to £162K from The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
9th January 2025The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is proud to announce that St Columba’s Hospice Care has been selected to receive a special one-off charity donation of up to £162,000 in celebration of its 75th Anniversary in 2025. This donation marks a milestone in Tattoo history and aligns with the ‘Performance with…
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SUSHISAMBA EDINBURGH TO TAKE AFTERNOON TEA TO NEW HEIGHTS AT W EDINBURGH THIS NEW YEAR
8th January 2025W Edinburgh has announced the launch of Scotland’s first SUSHISAMBA Afternoon Tea. Launching on Saturday 4th January 2025, the new afternoon tea will incorporate SUSHISAMBA’s unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian culture and cuisine, and will be available to enjoy exclusively at the restaurant from W Edinburgh’s 10th Floor.…
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AAB celebrates four long-standing team members promotion to Partner
8th January 2025Leading professional services firm, AAB, has today announced the promotion of four team members to Partner, effective January 2025. This milestone reflects the company’s continued commitment to investing in its people and fostering leadership from within. The newly promoted Partners are: Glenn Hogg, Managing Consultant based in Edinburgh, becomes Consulting…
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CRUDEN HOMES AND CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL SUPPORT NORTH EDINBURGH COMMUNITY FESTIVAL WITH £2,000 DONATION
8th January 2025The North Edinburgh Community Festival (NECF), one of the city’s most anticipated family-friendly events, has received a £2,000 donation from Cruden Homes and City of Edinburgh Council, to help deliver its biggest and most inclusive festival yet. Taking place on Saturday, 17 May 2025, from 12:00pm to 5:30pm at West…
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Diving into Opportunity: Free Lifeguard Training Opens Doors for Young Edinburgh Talent
8th January 2025Edinburgh Leisure, in partnership with The King’s Trust, is offering an exciting opportunity for young people aged 16-30 to launch a career in lifeguarding through a comprehensive free training programme starting in February 2025. Programme Highlights The innovative ‘Get into Lifeguarding’ initiative provides a structured pathway to employment, featuring: A…
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