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A New Future for Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park
5th September 2024Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has prepared a Strategic Plan for Edinburgh’s iconic Holyrood Park, outlining a vision for a more sustainable and vibrant park. The Plan, developed through extensive consultation, aims to address key challenges and opportunities facing the Park, while preserving its heritage and enhancing its value for visitors…
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Lothian Buses launch partnership with Strut Safe
5th September 2024Lothian is delighted to announce the launch of a partnership with Strut Safe, a volunteer-operated support telephone line offering a friendly voice at the end of the phone for those travelling alone. Strut Safe telephone lines are open on Friday and Saturday evenings between 1900 – 0300 hrs, and on…
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EDINBURGH COCKTAIL WEEK RAISES THE BAR WITH NEW FESTIVAL FEATURES AND INCLUSIVE COCKTAILS & EXPERIENCES FOR MINDFUL DRINKERS
5th September 2024Edinburgh Cocktail Week programme for 2024 is announced including a ‘Bridgerton inspired’ Champagne Lounge 24 bars in the Cocktail Village at Festival Square across the 10-day festival A dedicated no-alcohol bar in the Cocktail Village for the first time ever 100 bars across the city offering £5 cocktails for the…
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BCC Economic Forecast: Growth Ticking Up But Major Uncertainties Remain
5th September 2024The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF) has upgraded growth expectations for 2024 following an improved picture so far this year. The forecast for 2025 remains unchanged, with a minor upward revision for 2026. UK Economic Outlook The QEF, winner of the 2024 FocusEconomics award…
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LNER plans extra Great North Run trains
5th September 2024LNER is planning to operate an additional five trains ahead of this year’s Great North Run. The extra services will provide thousands more seats to help runners and spectators arriving for the popular half marathon, which remains a firm favourite on the sporting calendar. The additional trains are planned to…
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Vision for new coastal neighbourhood in the Capital
5th September 2024A masterplan to transform Seafield in north-east Edinburgh into a new environmentally friendly neighbourhood, connecting its coastline to the surrounding communities in Leith, Portobello and Craigentinny, was published yesterday by the Council. Currently, the area is primarily made up of car showrooms, trades, light industry as well as Lothian Buses’…
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WHAT’S ON IN SEPTEMBER AT COMMONS CLUB
5th September 2024THE CHEF’S TABLE INSPIRED BY FRANCE – September (every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 19:00) Virgin Hotels Edinburgh’s flagship restaurant, Commons Club, will be bringing a taste of France in September. Special guest chef Davide Dalle Ave from 2 Michelin star restaurant Le Tailleventwill be present to cook with Chef de Cuisine…
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Major works on the A8 to commence this month
5th September 2024We’re improving the road surfaces and drainage on the A8 at Glasgow Road and the Ingliston interchange. Work will start on Monday 16 September and is expected to finish in March 2025. This work will improve driving conditions and enhance road safety. Each phase of work will be split into two parts:…
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STV Group plc Interim Results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2024
5th September 2024Strong revenue and profit growth; successful Studios investment strategy continues Highlights · Total revenue +20% and adjusted operating profit +33% (compared to H1 2023) o Statutory operating profit £6.5m (2023: nil) · Growth strategy continues to deliver: o Studios revenue +38% with improved forward order book of £101m o Digital pre-commission sales +14% with…
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SMART DATA FOUNDRY MAKES C-SUITE APPOINTMENT
3rd September 2024Edinburgh’s Smart Data Foundry has promoted Linda King to Chief of Strategy and Engagement. Linda, who excelled as Head of Marketing and Communications at Smart Data Foundry, will now be at the forefront of driving the next phase of growth for the University of Edinburgh subsidiary. Her strategic foresight and…
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