Jolene Campbell

Oct 16, 2024 | edinburghinquirer.co.uk | Jolene Campbell

Tucked away off a street along Bruntsfield Links two blocks of pink flats with bright murals stand out among the grey buildings. A poster on the entrance wall reads “Everyone has a right to a home. Either give it to us or we take it.” Inside, students live in shared flats like many around the Capital. But behind the vibrant walls the tenants are doing housing differently. And they believe it offers a model which can help solve the city’s chronic affordable accommodation crisis.

Sep 6, 2024 | edinburghnews.scotsman.com | Jolene Campbell

Edinburgh has a few venues from Murrayfield stadium and the Royal Highland Showground to the Usher Hall. But many want to see a bigger capacity, modern indoor concert venue to rival the Hydro in Glasgow. Some want to see more, smaller venues like many that have shut down including Calton Studios. Edinburgh is one of the best cities in the world to live in, but that there are still some things that residents think could be improved.

Jul 1, 2024 | aberdeenlive.news | Jolene Campbell

Trade union Unite has blasted hospitality giant Whitbread over reports of plans to axe 200 jobs in Scotland, as part of a nationwide cost-cutting drive. The Brewers Fayre owner is reportedly set to cut around 1,500 jobs across the UK, with plans to shut more than 100 restaurants, despite reporting a significant rise in returns to shareholders. The company operates a single site in the north-east; the Mains of Balquharn Brewers Fayre restaurant in Portlethen.

Jun 30, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Jolene Campbell

A trade union has slammed hospitality giant Whitbread over reports of plans to axe 200 jobs in Scotland, as part of a national cost-cutting drive. The Brewers Fayre owner is reportedly set to cut around 1,500 jobs across the UK, with plans to shut more than 100 restaurants, despite reporting a significant rise in returns to shareholders. Unite claims that many workers have not been told which sites will close, despite claims that redundancies could take place as soon as July 4.

Jun 30, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Gabrielle Williamson |Jolene Campbell

A charity set up by a double organ recipient to 'pay tribute to his donor' has helped fund £2 million worth of good causes across Scotland. Before his life-saving kidney surgery 17 years ago, Russell MacMillan felt scared but was determined to make the most of his future. After the surgery he set up East Renfrewshire Good Causes and set out to raise £100,000 for his local community.