With a quarter of Conservative councillors admitting their local authority is struggling to provide the basics, change is clearly needed.
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Scottish Labour have accused the Scottish Government of short-changing Scottish health boards by a huge £1.4bn as patients struggle to get seen.
The first woman of colour to lead a political group in Edinburgh Council has said her election marks a “significant milestone toward equalities.” Councillor Simita Kumar was voted into the SNP group’s top job at a meeting on Tuesday, April 30, becoming its first-ever female leader. Speaking afterwards, she said she hoped to “inspire and pave the way for more diverse voices in our political landscape.” The new chief of the City Chambers’ largest contingent of councillors said her opposition would...
Organizations dedicated to peacebuilding are upset as they already work with difficult financial positions.
Following tough questions on an adviser’s alleged sexual harassment, New York City's mayor reacts.
This past weekend, April 20, 2024 the US House of Representatives passed a bill to provide Ukraine with another $61 billion in aid. Then the meassure quickly passed the Senate and was signed into law by Biden within days. The funds, however, will make little difference to the outcome of the war on the ground More
Officer Cadet Tom Delaney is looking forward to marching on the new parade ground at the Australian War Memorial. It will be good for his feet and good for his honour. "It offers the opportunity to think deeply about why I am in the Defence Force," the 20-year-old said as he stood on the gravel of the expanded parade ground. "I joined the Defence Force to develop myself but also to defend Australia's national interest." And good for his feet? The gravel suits marching. He is used to the bitumen...
FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel urges Congress to approve more funding for the government's rip and replace programme of Huawei and ZTE gear.
SNP MP Martyn Day today (Friday) took part in a wreath laying ceremony to remember workers who have died, been injured, or made ill at or because of work, ahead of International Workers’ Memorial Day on Sunday (28 April). The event, which took place at the permanent memorial to workers sits in Balbardie Park of Peace near the Xcite Bathgate sports centre, included a service, the laying of floral tributes, a minute’s silence and a lament played on the bagpipes. This year’s theme of ‘the climate...
Founded by Stephen Manson in 2019 to raise awareness of autism, Autism All Stars will take to the field in the indoor pitch at the Oriam, Scotland’s Sport Performance Centre at Heriot Watt University on Sunday (11am kick-off) with a selection of well-known Edinburgh footballers facing off against each other. 38-year-old Manson, who played for clubs including Raith Rovers and Linlithgow Rose during his career, started what he hoped would be an annual charity fixture with close friend Craig...
The $60 billion for Ukraine just passed by Republicans and Democrats in Washington is just the beginning. They will soon demand more.