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Fairtrade Fortnight: Be the Change
10th September 2024Fairtrade represents more than two million farmers and workers across the world, producing many of the UK’s most well-loved products. But too many farmers still struggle with unsustainably low prices and are unable to use trade as a route out of poverty. Many of the major challenges in global supply…
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First of Lothian’s fully electric double deck buses hit the road
9th September 2024The first of Lothian’s fully electric, double deck buses hit the streets of the capital tomorrow (Sunday 8 September), marking an important milestone in the company’s 105-year history. The Volvo BZL Electric buses, which will be operating initially on the Service 8 and 9 routes, offer customers improved comfort and…
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Crewe Road homes get climate ready as Council continues to improve social housing
9th September 2024Hundreds of homes in Edinburgh are undergoing major energy upgrades – helping to tackle fuel poverty and carbon emissions in some of the city’s most deprived areas. Edinburgh’s ambitious multi-million-pound retrofitting roll-out and mixed tenure improvements will make council homes ‘net zero ready’ in the coming years, with measures such…
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Safety at work laws in rude health at 50
9th September 2024Willie Park, Senior Associate and Health and Safety law specialist at Pinsent Masons On 1 October it will be 50 years since The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 came into force and it continues to provide a globally-recognised framework for managing health and safety risk – even…
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Anderson Strathern reinforces senior team with partner and director appointments
9th September 2024Eight promotions set to boost firm’s success for 2024/25 Anderson Strathern has announced the promotion of five new partners and three directors, which will strengthen the independent law firm’s services across several growth areas. The move bolsters the company’s rural, private, public and third sector, real estate, employment,…
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Balfour Beatty to protect homes and businesses in Perth and Kinross through £27 million flood defence scheme
9th September 2024Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £27 million contract to deliver the Comrie flood protection scheme in Scotland, on behalf of Perth and Kinross Council. Awarded through the SCAPE Civil Engineering Framework, a rapid access framework designed to drive collaboration, efficiency, time and cost savings, the scheme will see Balfour…
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New social enterprise salon on a mission to help families across Edinburgh and the Lothians
9th September 2024St Columba’s Hospice Care has today (Thurs 5 September), proudly announced the grand opening of its new salon, Studio15. This innovative venture aims to deliver top-tier beauty treatments while directly contributing to the well-bring of the community and supporting the hospice’s vital care services across Edinburgh and the Lothians. …
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It’s always EDI to Philadelphia
9th September 2024American Airlines reinstates Edinburgh to Philadelphia route. The daily seasonal route between Edinburgh and Philadelphia will be reinstated next year as American Airlines returns to Scotland. The airline will be back in Scotland’s capital for the first time since 2019, with its first flight from Edinburgh departing on 24 May…
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Promotions announced across two WJM offices as trainee scheme goes from strength to strength
9th September 2024Leading Scottish law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has announced a string of promotions across the business as its talented trainees progress through the firm. The WJM team is enjoying a hive of activity in its trainee pool, reflecting the firm’s commitment to nurturing talent and expending its…
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New chef duo get on board with Scotland’s ‘Hotel of the Year’
5th September 2024Scotland’s ‘Hotel of the Year’ has appointed a new Head Chef and Restaurant Chef to lead culinary operations on board, including its 2 AA Rosette restaurant. Permanently berthed in Edinburgh’s historic Port of Leith, luxury floating hotel Fingal has quickly established itself as a world-class foodie destination, with all the…
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