Local news: Mum is the work with jobs scheme

A NEW website has been launched for Edinburgh single mothers to find jobs.

The Ten2Two resource, which already existed in England, is aimed at helping professional women who feel they cannot work because of childcare commitments.

Director Nichola Palmer said: "Businesses offering flexible or part-time hours around their professional roles can find some of the best talent in the country at reduced costs. It's a win-win for women and businesses."

Pupil named on the team

A CITY school pupil has been chosen as part of the British Physics Olympiad team.

John Wu, a sixth-form pupil at Merchiston Castle School, will compete in the 42nd International Physics Olympiad in Bangkok in July.

The British Physics Olympiad Committee produces a series of competition papers.

Marathon effort for Red Cross

THE British Red Cross are looking to recruit runners to help raise funds for them by taking part in the Edinburgh Marathon on May 22.

The Red Cross helps vulnerable people all over the world. To run for the British Red Cross, e-mail [email protected]

Garden centre and boat trip for ME charity

A SERIES of events have been arranged for people living with ME in the Capital.

The charity Edinburgh ME Self-Help has organised a visit to Butterfly and Insect World, next to Dobbie's Garden Centre and a boat trip down the Union Canal.

The events are key to bringing people with the condition together, and giving patients motivation to take part in activities.

They will take place on May 6 and June 3 respectively.

For more information visit www.edmesh.org.uk.

Art students put Capital in the picture

Students from Edinburgh College of Art are holding an exhibition on the top floor of the unoccupied 102 Westport office building.

The ten-strong student design collective Heard About have produced a series of designs inspired by Edinburgh, which is exhibited alongside work of past students and designers.

There will also be talks by local designers. The display is on until Monday.

Author books launch event

AUTHOR Mark Douglas-Home will celebrate the launch of his first novel in Edinburgh next month.

He will be at Waterstone's West End to mark the launch of The Sea Detective on May 18, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

Tickets, which are free, are available from the store.