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 [...]
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.
“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 [...]
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 [...]
Happy birthday to the dog and bone!
March 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
by Jane Bretin The telephone is 135 years old this month! Alexander Graham Bell, the Scottish inventor, sought the patent for the first telephonic device in March 1876. Bell is officially recognised as the father of the phone but the American Congress has raised doubts about the origin of the idea. They credited the contribution [...]
Seen but not heard
March 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
by Jane Bretin Scotland is inaugurating its first silent film festival in Falkirk today. The Hippodrome Festival of Silent Cinema is set to last three days, from Friday to Sunday and will feature a number of all time classics as well as less famous movies. The festival includes the screening of a dozen films to [...]
Grand Slam for England?
March 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
by Jane Bretin The pressure is on for the English rugby team as they are set to play their final game in the 6 Nations Tournament in a bid to win the Grand Slam this Saturday. The England team, that has not won a Grand Slam in eight years, is expecting tough resistance from the [...]
Scots drink more than ever before
March 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
by Jane Bretin and Adam Smyth Today’s report from NHS health Scotland has revealed that Scottish alcohol consumption is at its highest level in 30 years. The report states that alcohol consumption per person has risen by 1.2 liters of pure alcohol a year compared to 1994. It also showed that shop sales have increased [...]
Wear your Poppy proudly
November 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Jane Bretin Each year, the world celebrates the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month as the end of World War 1. It is traditional, in countries across the Commonwealth, to wear a poppy in the weeks leading up to the 11th of November. The badge symbolises a tribute to ex [...]
It’s that time of year again
November 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Merci Paris…
October 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The final day of the Paris Fashion Week has arrived! After a full ten days of catwalks, designers, models, and after parties, the time has come to leave the city of lights and reflect on the new trends that will invade our wardrobes next Spring. The event kicked off on the 29th of September and [...]
