News : Scotland

Media Release: Scott-Eklund Racing Partner For Global RallyCross Championship

1/11/2012 11:21 AM EST - Hazel PR

Dumfries, Scotland – Wednesday, January 11, 2012; Swedish rally and rallycross legend Per Eklund and 2011 MSA British RallyCross Vice-Champion Andy Scott have announced an exciting new racing partnership to mount their USA assault on the 2012 Global RallyCross Championship (GRC).
Scott Trawlers of Dumfries teamed with Eklund Motorsport will field a pair of four wheel drive Saab 9-3s in the Unlimited class...

Supporters Survey – 4 more days to score your views

1/5/2012 9:14 AM EST - MacThomais PR

Supporters Direct Scotland have extended the closing date for the second annual survey of football supporters to midnight on Sunday 8 January.
This year’s survey has topical questions about:

-        league structures

-        television revenues and their distribution

-        season starts and winter closedown

-        supporter representation on club boards

-        supporter representation on national...

On-line CRB Registration at Ambition 24hours Nursing Agency for Jobs

11/15/2011 10:39 AM EST - rea-tma marketing

For CRB registration, agency nurses and HCA staff registered with the Ambition 24hours, and working in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland can now apply for and renew their Criminal Records Bureau checks online. It is the latest application update by the IT development team at the agency, which also features on-line work diaries, automatic notification of compliance...

Take your Business to the Next Level with Lantra’s Business Women Conference

11/8/2011 9:50 AM EST - Lantra

To help support, encourage and empower the business women who make a contribution to Scotland’s economy, Lantra is holding a Rural Business Women’s Conference on Sunday 27 November at Westerwood Hotel, Cumbernauld. The conference will feature prominent business women from across Scotland who will share their knowledge and the secrets of their success with attendees.
This one day conference is open to all women...

Europe unites against discrimination in football

10/18/2011 11:46 AM EST - FARE Network

Football People action weeks are biggest social project in sport
One of the biggest social projects in sport kicked off yesterday (Wednesday 12 October), heralding action in 40 European countries over the next two weeks with support from UEFA President Michel Platini.

The Football People Action Weeks will feature activities in football by fans, community groups, players, clubs and local authorities in a...

Young people with mental health problems waiting for three and a half years for ...

10/10/2011 7:52 AM EST - YoungMinds

Commenting on reports that some young people with mental health problems have to wait for up to three and a half years in Scotland for treatment, YoungMinds Director of Campaigns, Policy and Participation Lucie Russell said:

“Young people waiting for up to three and a half years for treatment for mental health problems in Scotland is absolutely unacceptable. Having to suffer and attempting to cope with issues like...

Red Squirrels under threat

9/28/2011 7:23 AM EST - Kendalls

Red squirrels could be extinct on mainland Britain within 20 years, according to a review of the plight of British Mammals by Oxford University’s Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU). The report highlights the retreat of the red squirrel as the most significant example of a mammal under threat.
Press Release

Until the introduction of the grey squirrels from America in the 1850s the red...

Simpsons Garden Centre flies the flag for Scotland in industry awards

9/13/2011 6:12 AM EST - Simpsons Garden Centre

13 September 2011
The north’s biggest independent garden centre will fly the flag for Scotland in one of the garden industry’s top awards ceremonies.

Simpsons Garden Centre, based in Inverness, has been shortlisted in the finals of the 2011 Garden Retail Awards, one of the industry’s most prestigious showcase events.

The company has been nominated for three awards: Best Catering Facilities, Best Customer...

Level 2 Intermediate/Foundation Apprenticeship for Nursing Assistants

Consultation Underway to develop an Apprenticeship for Nursing Assistants in a V...

9/5/2011 10:36 AM EST - Lantra

For immediate release

Veterinary practices across the UK have until 30 September 2011 to participate in a consultation, organised by Lantra, focusing on the proposed development of a new Level 2 Intermediate/Foundation Apprenticeship for support and auxiliary staff in veterinary practice.

Practices can get involved by taking part in the online survey, which will help decide whether there is sufficient evidence...

Book Your Space Now for the Rural Business Women Conference

9/5/2011 5:25 AM EST - Lantra

For Immediate Release

To help support, inspire and celebrate the rural business women who make a major contribution to Scotland’s land-based industries, Lantra is holding a Rural Business Women’s Conference on Wednesday 28 September at Westerwood Hotel, Cumbernauld.

Designed to encourage and to empower Scotland’s rural business women, this one day conference is open to all women who are interested in starting or...

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