For a round-up of today’s news, watch the Edinburgh Napier News bulletin. Today’s headlines: – The SNP is under fire over a freedom of information request that took 9 months to respond to. – A 20-year-old man is in court today charged with the murder of a retired Edinburgh lecturer. – Morningside Library will close [...]
Balotelli strikes again
March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Edoardo Zandona’ Since his arrival at Manchester City for £24 million pounds last summer, Italian striker Mario Balotelli has gained more attention for his off the field antics than for his performances on the pitch. The Sun reports today about his latest exploit. Apparently, the footballer tried to start a fight with Jenny Thompson, [...]
Northern Ireland play Serbia in World Cup Qualifier
March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Fearghus Roulston Northern Ireland will take on Serbia behind closed doors after violent troubles following the Serb’s October game against Italy. This hasn’t deterred fans from travelling however, with hundreds expected to make the trip. 200 Northern Irish supporters have been given special dispensation from UEFA to attend the game. The British minnows have [...]
2.30 Bulletin
March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Headlines: Listen to today’s 2.30 bulletin to hear about the latest in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict resolution, funeral marches in Syria and how to have a dinner with the lights off. Listen Here:
Gurkha awarded medal of bravery after repelling Taliban attack
March 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
By Michael Mckeand A Gurkha soldier has been awarded the second highest medal for bravery after fighting off over a dozen Taliban soldiers single-handed. Acting Sergeant Dipprasad Pun was on sentry duty at a checkpoint near Babaji in Afghanistan’s Helmand province in September last year when insurgents opened fire on the compound from all sides. [...]
Exclusive Interview
March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Coming up on the 2:30 radio bulletin: Edinburgh Napier News talks to Adham Saouli, lecturer in International Relations in the Middle East. He will comment on the current situation in the Arab world and how the peace process has come to a halt.
Breaking News: man charged with Gray murder
March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Celeste Carrigan Pawel Rodak a 20-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Roger Gray, retired lecturer. He has appeared in private at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. The charges made were culpable and reckless conduct, and endangering the lives of people in the building and surrounding area. No declaration or plea was made on [...]
3pm bulletin – Exclusive at Leith Docks
March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In today’s 3pm bulletin: The SNP is under fire over a freedom of information request that took 9 months to respond to. A 20-year-old man is in court today charged with the murder of a retired Edinburgh lecturer. Morningside Library will close for eight months for refurbishment. How will yesterday’s budget affect Scotland’s video-gaming [...]
Grassmarket Community Project says: ‘Count on us!’
March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Edoardo Zandona’ Worried about filling in the census? Now you can ask somebody to help you out. The Grassmarket Community Project will hold a drop-in session next Tuesday from 10-3pm, to help those struggling to complete this unpleasant but necessary duty. The charity describes it as a “learning and training project for the officially [...]
1.30 Bulletin
March 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
by Catherine Mumford, Susannah Radford, Fearghus Roulston, Orla Nr Sheaghdha Headlines: Listen to today’s 1.30 bulletin to join in the debate as questions are asked about aid to Burma. We talk with Grassmarket Community Project about helping people to fill out the census. We investigate whether people know about Earth Hour and find out what’s [...]
Morningside public library to close for renovations
March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Celeste Carrigan Morningside public library is closing for eight months for renovations. The refurbishment will involve the creating of a new level in the library as well as a new cafe. The library will see improved community and study areas with much-needed public toilets. A book van will be in operation opposite the library [...]
Air raids continue over Libya
March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Edoardo Zandona’ Several air raids were conducted last night by the coalition forces over Libyan cities. In Adjabiyah, French planes destroyed an artillery battery belonging to Gaddafi’s army and British Tornadoes threw missiles on Libyan tanks. Residents reported other air raids in Tripoli and Sirte, followed by distant explosions and anti-aircraft gunfire, that also [...]
Famous Landmarks join ‘Earth Hour’
March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Celeste Carrigan Dr Richard Dixon, Head of WWF Scotland, speaks to Edinburgh Napier News about Earth Hour. Not only will people have to remember to put their clock forward one hour this weekend but don’t forget to switch off your lights at 8.30-9.30pm on Saturday 26 March as part of the WWF Environmental campaign. [...]
“The Forest has too much soul to close”
March 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
by Jane Bretin It has been announced today that The Forest Cafe must leave its current location in Bristo Place by August 31 2011. The Cafe received a letter from the Trustees of Edinburgh University Settlement stating they would have to leave the premises when the lease ends in August. Edinburgh’s most famous independent [...]
12.30 Bulletin
March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
by Catherine Mumford, Susannah Radford, Fearghus Roulston, Orla Nr Sheaghdha Headlines: Listen to today’s 12.30 bulletin to join in the debate as questions are asked about aid to Burma. The latest news about the war plane strikes on Ajdabiya from British troops. Also, find out what charity has been helping with the census. Listen Here:
HMS Edinburgh docks for the weekend
March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Celeste Carrigan The penultimate Royal Navy 42 Type Destroyer, HMS Edinburgh has docked in Leith for the weekend. Scotland’s capital ship will be open from 1pm to the public on Sunday 27 March 2011. The public will be able to come on board and have a look around an active Royal Navy ship. Edinburgh [...]
Round-up of the Middle Eastern conflict
March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Edoardo Zandona’ While battles on the ground and air raid attacks from the coalition continue in Libya, other countries in the Middle East are still experiencing turmoil. Here are the last updates country by country. Syria: Syrian police forces arrested at least three demonstrators today after thousands gathered in the Syrian capital of Damascus [...]
Man in court following death in Merchiston, Edinburgh
March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
by Celeste Carrigan A 20-year-old man is due in court later today at Edinburgh’s Sheriff Court. He was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the murder of Roger Gray. The murder of Gray, a 64 year-old retired lecturer, is the third homosexual related murder in a month. His body was found in his home in [...]
Turn off your lights with WWF for ‘Earth Hour’
March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Georgi Bomb This Saturday, 26 March, remember to switch off your lights at 8.30-9.30pm as people around the world sit in the dark to join in the world’s biggest environmental campaign, set up by WWF. WWF are doing their bit for climate change week with ‘Earth Hour.’ It started in Australia during 2007 and [...]
“Holy App” mayhem for Ipad 2 release
March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Celeste Carrigan It is a gadget filled weekend with the release of the Nintendo 3DS and the Apple Ipad 2. Thousands of people began queuing last night to get their hands on two of the biggest gaming gadgets as they battle it out for sales. Nintendo 3DS had a midnight launch with thousands queuing [...]
Head of Edinburgh Zoo suspended
March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Edoardo Zandona Gary Wilson, the chief executive for Edinburgh Zoo was suspended yesterday after ‘anonymous allegations’ were made against him. The nature of the allegations remains unknown, but a spokeswoman for the attraction said they are going to be treated ‘extremely seriously’. She also revealed that an internal and external examination are under way, [...]
BAFTA Scotland winners announced
March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Georgi Bomb It was all about the suits and gowns last night as the BAFTA in Scotland New Talent Award ceremony took place at Glasgow Film Theatre. Celebrating fresh young talent, awarding students, and highlighting the future of Scottish film, television and digital media. The night belonged to Lou McLoughlan who received two awards [...]
Napier Craighouse Campus sold for residences
March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
by Jane Bretin Edinburgh Napier University has just announced the sale of their historic Craighouse campus to be converted into new homes. The sale of the campus is part of a “long-term plan and is unrelated to education cuts” according to communications officer, Patrick McFall of Napier University. The site was acquired by the university [...]
