Local round-up: Nursery flies the flag for environment

AN Edinburgh nursery has been awarded a prestigious Green Flag by Eco Schools Scotland.

East Craigs Primary School nursery class was commended by judges for its range of eco projects, including making model boats from recycled material in the nursery and writing eco poems.

Kate Campbell, manager of Eco Schools Scotland, said: "We're very impressed with the efforts of East Craigs in producing a diverse range of wonderful environmental projects."

Duo show off grand designs

A FASHION exhibition from designers Lucy McKenzie and Beca Lipscombe is to go on display at the Talbot Rice Gallery at Old College on South Bridge. The pair, working under the name Atelier, will present knitwear, raincoats, workwear and accessories from April 19 to 23 from 10am to 5pm.

Centre looks after workers

Volunteer Centre Edinburgh has been recognised as one of Scotland's best places to work. The organisation was ranked seventh in Scotland at the inaugural Scotland's Best Workplaces Awards.

Director Harriet Eadie said: "We try to make sure that every employee and every volunteer is valued."

Painter's early work for sale

AN early work by Edinburgh painter and Scottish Colourist, Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell, is expected to fetch 60-80,000 at a Bonhams Edinburgh picture sale on April 21. The Pink Robe dates from 1909, the year Cadell acquired his first studio in George Street.

Top pizzeria does Italian job for diners

A CITY pizzeria has become the first venue in Scotland to be awarded a unique certificate all the way from Italy.

La Favorita received the award from the Italian Chamber of Commerce for its use of genuine Italian food and drink products and its dining atmosphere.

Only four venues across the UK were awarded the certificate, which acts as a mark of excellence for Italian restaurants outside of Italy.

Doctors warned over sports drug cheats

DOCTORS in Edinburgh have been warned about the risks of helping sports drugs cheats.

The General Medical Council said while doctors should not prescribe banned substances, nor should they ignore it if they suspect an athlete to be cheating. A consultation programme is running until May 27, asking patients, doctors and experts on how tough the rules should be.

In the past 15 years the number of drugs prescribed by GPs has trebled.