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Gardening expert Daisy Payne warns of electrical dangers as new research shows three-quarters of UK gardeners have suffered an injury

Recent research commissioned by SP Energy Networks has revealed almost three-quarters (71%) of UK gardeners have suffered an injury while gardening with a third (36%) severe enough to require medical attention. To tackle this head on, This Morning gardening presenter and green-thumbed guru Daisy Payne has formed an alliance with…

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To tax or not to tax – the Scottish visitor levy dilemma…

Author: Katrina Hall, Solicitor, DWF In May 2023, the Scottish Government introduced the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill to the Scottish Parliament. If passed as legislation, this will permit local councils to add tax to overnight accommodation. Commonly known as a “tourist tax”, this concept operates in countries such as France,…

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Discover Keep Scotland Beautiful’s range of Climate Emergency Training for businesses, organisations and people across Scotland.

Since pioneering Climate Emergency Training in Scotland in 2016, the charity has worked across sectors and subjects to help businesses, organisations and individuals understand the Climate Emergency and mount a successful response. A key part of the training is Accredited Climate Emergency Training, with over 5,000 people being certified as Carbon Literate…

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ENU recognised for gold standard cybersecurity work

It has been given a Gold award by the National Cyber Security Centre Edinburgh Napier University’s School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment has been recognised for its contribution to cybersecurity by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The UK government organisation, which aims to promote and maintain the country’s cyber…

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Edinburgh recognises the past and looks to the future on UNESCO International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

A civic reception to recognise the UNESCO International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition (August 23) and to officially launch the work of the Edinburgh Slavery and Colonialism Review Implementation Group (ESCLRIG) was held yesterday evening (August 23) at the City Chambers. The event, hosted by the…

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The King’s Colour Squadron carry out a final drill rehearsal ahead of the last weekend of this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

As the Tattoo approaches its final weekend, King’s Colour Squadron Royal Air Force (RAF) line up against the picturesque backdrop of Edinburgh’s skyline for some final inspections. Dressed in full military uniform, during the RAF lead service Show, the King’s Colour Squadron has been delighting audiences nightly with its precision…

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Hotly anticipated W Edinburgh to open this November

Bookings are now open for W Hotels’ debut in Scotland, bringing distinct dining, cutting-edge design and an extraordinary view to the city of Edinburgh. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 31 extraordinary brands, prepares to debut in Scotland this November with the opening of W Edinburgh. W…

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