27 h. ago Community set on buying 'Burke and Hare' kirk 'disgusted' by Church of Scotland's sale process

The community had plans to turn the Midlothian property in a multi-purpose community centre with a cafe, nursery facilities and history tours.

Economics

46 h. ago New Fountainbridge brings 253 new homes to Edinburgh city centre

Developer Vastint UK has launched its first Build to Rent scheme in Scotland, with the launch of 253 new homes in Edinburgh city centre. The development features high-spec finishes, sleek modern furnishings and a prime waterside setting.

Politics

9 d. ago How to find community in 2025: ‘The most important thing I’ve learned is I’m not alone’

Civic participation is in decline across the English-speaking world. To opt out of the trend, Tom Gill learns to join inThey say there’s no such thing as a free lunch. The idea? That everything has a cost, even if not financial. But I’m at my local Neighbourhood House, one of many community centres found across Australia, breaking bread with strangers and eating a genuinely free lunch. While it cost me time, what I’ve gained feels socially priceless: I’m getting to know my neighbours, something fewer and fewer Australians are doing.In 2000, Robert Putnam’s book Bowling Alone warned of declining civic participation and social connection in US society. Americans, he argued, were retreating from clubs, associations and volunteer groups – the building blocks of community connection – in favour of a more solitary existence. As Putnam put it at the time: “We used to bowl in leagues; now we bowl alone.” Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council dismiss plans to allow ownership of community centre in Netherton to be transferred to local group

The council’s communities committee unanimously supported recommendations in a report which said Netherton Community Centre should not be transferred to Rivals Foundation.

Politics

2 w. ago West Lothian community centre group to 'dissolve' next year due to running costs

The move comes in protest at West Lothian Council’s proposals to press ahead with changes to the way community centres and halls are run as the council tires to wring £1 million in budget savings from them.

Politics

2 w. ago New asylum seeker dispersal centre in market town to house up to 35 people

The local MP said speculation about the centre had caused 'confusion and alarm' within the community

Events

2 w. ago More checks, tests and scans to be offered out of hours at local health centres

There are 100 community diagnostic centres across England offering out-of-hours services, 12 hours a day seven days a week

Science

2 w. ago Demolition work starts on old Chapelhall Senior Citizens Centre to make space for new community hub

Project is being led by the Chapelhall Community Development Group, who plan to build a new two-storey centre that will offer activities and services based on local needs.

Politics

2 w. ago Motherwell & Wishaw MSP Clare Adamson visits CentrePoint Community Hub Garden in Gowkthrapple

She was welcomed by Richard Bolton and Lauren McFayden for a guided tour of the flourishing outdoor space.

Politics

3 w. ago Thousands of tabletop gamers return to the Royal Highland Centre this September

Tabletop Scotland is one of the UK’s premier festivals of analogue gaming, allowing visitors to unplug from technology and enjoy the best in board games, card games and roleplaying games. With over 130 different exhibitors, gamers will be spoilt for choice when exploring the tabletop hobby at the Highland Hall, Royal Highland Centre, over three days on the 5th, 6th, and 7th of September.

Politics

3 w. ago Parents occupy community centre with buggy blockade in protest over cost of childcare

Families and youth workers occupy recently closed centre run by Living Under One Sun in Tottenham in protest over lack of affordable childcare and school holiday support

Events

3 w. ago Virgil van Dijk offers Liverpool hope as four stars spoil Community Shield plans

Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker have both handed Liverpool a fitness boost after being pictured back at the AXA Training Centre ahead of the Community Shield against Crystal Palace.

Politics