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New London-style student accommodation rules could be introduced in Edinburgh
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (733+ words) At a meeting of the full Edinburgh Council on Thursday, city policymakers agreed to explore options around establishing a new tenure policy for Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA). These rules would require new'PBSA'developments to have 35% of bedspaces secured as "Affordable…...
Swinney urged to tackle child poverty as a central plank of new government
1+ week, 2+ day ago (283+ words) The Edinburgh Reporter The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) has said that driving down poverty must be at the heart of the new Scottish government if John Swinney is to fulfil his manifesto promise. The charity says that radical action is…...
Baby talk providing welcome 'distraction' for Halkett
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Early signs of anxiety in primary school children drives new support for parents
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Aberlady primary school to serve hot meals from own kitchen instead of having them delivered
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Families asked to take part in a consultation about breaks for unpaid carers
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (342+ words) The local authority has opened a consultation on the changes asking people what they think about the proposals and how they could work. Among areas being discussed are what constitutes a "short break, how they would work for those involved…...
One change to Scotland Women's starting line-up for Red Roses game
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (440+ words) There is also a return to the 23-player squad for Francesca Mc Ghie and Rachel Mc Lachlan, who take their place amongst the replacements. Wills replaces Emma Orr, who will miss the rest of the Championship through injury, and will…...
JHE donation just the ticket for youngsters
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (354+ words) The electrical and mechanical engineering specialists donated 60 tickets for the Scottish Football Museum at Hampden Park to the West Lothian Community Foundation (WLCF), a charity which delivers football-based programmes and activities that provide wider social benefit for local communities. As…...
Teen travel camps off to Spain this summer
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (343+ words) Rachel Athey, 52, was inspired to launch the business during her work with Queen Margaret University and St Andrews College Language Schools, which brings European teens to Scotland for an English-language summer school. Having seen firsthand how young people flourish when…...