WJM Dunblane pledges support to seven charities during will-writing campaign this November

WJM Dunblane pledges support to seven charities during will-writing campaign this November

A Dunblane law firm has pledged its support to seven charities by signing up to an annual will-writing campaign. Bartys, a branch Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM), has been a part of the Will Aid scheme for 28 years, helping raise vital donations every November by writing basic wills…

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Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, today announces that Rudolph (Rudy) Wynter has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 December 2024.   Rudy has over 35 years’ experience in the gas and electricity industry where he has served in many leadership and senior operational roles with his…

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Capital College open for International business as Ghanaian project progresses

Edinburgh College demonstrated its global learning and teaching capabilities recently as it progressed a unique entrepreneurial knowledge exchange programme with Ghana’s Sunyani Technical University (STU) – part of the British Council’s Going Global Programme. The College welcomed delegates from the west African university for an official visit as it continues…

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First tenants move into pioneering affordable homes in Edinburgh

Tenants have moved into the first ‘net zero ready’ affordable homes to be delivered in Granton Waterfront. A housing emergency was declared in Edinburgh last year and the 75 energy efficient homes for social and mid-market rent at Granton Station View built by CCG (Scotland) Ltd on behalf of the…

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Fibre 1 Connect Launch

Fibre 1 is delighted to announce the launch of its exciting NEW program – Fibre 1 Connect (Powered by Anvil). Be part of the BEST comms deal generation solution to hit the comms UK market in 2024! Learn how to develop, expand and deliver the BEST in-class FTTP solutions to…

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Dishoom Festive Offers

Christmas at Dishoom- abundant, joyous and brilliantly belly-filling! Our Edinburgh cafe twinkles in its annual finery, while our Festive Feasts are some of the best food and drink your local team ever does. Our Christmas and Winter Feasts run from 18th November – 24th December, priced at £47 per person and available…

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UK Autumn Budget 2024

The UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, today announced her Autumn Statement. She focused on the need for fiscal and economic stability, promising to ‘fix the foundations’ in order to deliver change. She announced £40bn of tax rises, but also investment in the NHS, education, and housing in England, meaning more funding…

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Industry-led Call to Action will bring progress by Spring next year

The Edinburgh Chamber is set to establish an economic leadership forum aimed at accelerating “good growth” in the city’s and region’s economy, creating jobs and opportunities for all. This initiative was one of the main outcomes of the half-day conference titled “Call to Action for Edinburgh’s Economic Future,” held at…

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Edinburgh’s Christmas and LNER invite visitors to take a spin this festive season with iconic LNER Big Wheel partnership  

Edinburgh’s Christmas welcomes LNER to present the LNER Big Wheel as part of a new three-year partnership. Located in East Princes Street Gardens, the LNER Big Wheel will tower above the Edinburgh skyline at 46m tall, providing passengers with a unique perspective of the city, lighting up the City Centre…

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Government Action Needed to Boost Vital £32bn Visitor Economy

Strong industry-Government partnerships are key to ensuring the UK’s visitor economy continues to thrive, according to a new report by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts.    • To help grow the tourism, hospitality, events and attractions industries, the report makes a series…

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