Crises are often a catalyst for change, particularly when they concern public health. The First World War gave birth to the slogan “homes fit for heroes” and while its good intent did not translate wholly into action it did play a part in ridding the country of insanitary slum dwellings and introducing garden cities with […]
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Eastbank offers helpful tips for homeowners and renters
A London property developer and investment company has added a handy new function to its website. Eastbank Studios has introduced a light-hearted blog page which it hopes will provide useful interior decorating and household tips for its tenants and social media followers. Eastbank Studios acquires, refurbishes, sells and lets homes in London to suit every […]
Heineken opens new chapter to help beat prejudice
One of Scotland’s brewing companies has taken a big step forward on its inclusivity ‘journey’ by backing a pioneering project to help bring together people from diverse backgrounds. Heineken has been a big sponsor of the inclusivity and diversity agenda, working with The Human Library to engage its employees with people from all walks of […]
Beach cricket catching on as new capital attraction
It may not have been the serene setting of The Grange or the leafy surrounds of Carlton CC, yet there was something appealing about watching beach cricket being played for the first time in Edinburgh.
Pickering’s hoping for a bauble blockbuster
Gin-filled decorations One of the shortest film premieres at an Edinburgh cinema heralded the launch of what a gin distiller hopes will be a Christmas blockbuster. Pickering’s Gin founders Matthew Gammell and Marcus Pickering ‘star’ in the one minute and 20 seconds clip made by Altarmotive Films to promote the firm’s gin-filled bauble decorations. Daily […]