Ryan Nixon

3 days ago | deadlinenews.co.uk | Ryan Nixon

FIRST Minister John Swinney has been left “deeply saddened” by the death of His Holiness Pope Francis today. The Vatican announced that the pontiff passed away on Easter Monday morning at the age of 88. Francis appeared to thousands of people in St Peter’s Square in Vatican City just the day before during the Easter Sunday celebrations. This came after Francis had resumed some official duties during his recovery from pneumonia.

3 days ago | deadlinenews.co.uk | Ryan Nixon

MIDLOTHIAN Council has broken ground on its latest energy-efficient housing development on the site of the former Danderhall library and leisure centre. Contractor Ogilive Construction is building 23 one-and two-bedroom flats in two blocks along with car parking and access routes, landscaping and a play area on Newton Church Road. Due to be finished by summer 2026, the properties will be among 207 council homes across Midlothian, all designed to the Passivhaus standard.

3 days ago | deadlinenews.co.uk | Ryan Nixon

RURAL organisations are urging the Scottish Government to adopt a pragmatic approach to the introduction of muirburn licensing or risk increasing wildfires in Scotland. Scottish Land & Estates, NFU Scotland and the Scottish Gamekeepers Association are among those raising serious concerns over the new licensing system being introduced under the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024.

3 days ago | deadlinenews.co.uk | Ryan Nixon

STAFF at Scottish Water are set to go on a two-day strike from midnight tonight in a continuing row over pay. Strike action will take place across Scotland on Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 April according to public service union UNISON. The two-day walkout follows a one-day strike at the end of last month. The union says that emergency repairs and water quality checks will not be carried out during the action.

6 days ago | deadlinenews.co.uk | Ryan Nixon

VISIT Inverness Loch Ness (VILN) has welcomed Ellen Fogel Walker as the organisation’s new destination director. As destination director, Ellen will lead the organisation and its strategic vision, working closely with members, partners and stakeholders to raise the profile of Inverness and Loch Ness. VILN says it welcomes Ellen’s appointment amid an “exciting chapter” as it continues to promote and develop the region as a must-visit destination for both domestic and international audiences.