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Orkney: ‘School staff were left with no other option’ 

Most schools in Orkney were closed for three days, the 26th, 27th and 28th of ...

By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News

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Shetland: Peer research on alcohol and drugs culture among young people provides valuable results

More than 200 young people aged between 14 and 26 took part in the research ...

By Chris Cope, Shetland News

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Scotland’s veterans commissioner visits Orkney

Whilst in Orkney, the Commissioner met with veterans, including those now working within Scotland’s NHS. ...

By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News

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Helping hands: enriching Clydebank communities through positive initiatives

Life can sometimes feel filled with tragedy. So, it takes a special kind of person ...

By Angela Clark, Clydesider

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Think outside the books: explore the exciting transformations at Alexandria and Clydebank’s public libraries.

Newly renovated public libraries in Alexandria and Clydebank are now perfectly poised to welcome us, ...

By Emily Fraser, Clydesider

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It’s asbestos, not just RAAC, that schools need to be concerned about

The announcement from the UK government that multiple schools will have to close or partially ...

By Nick Garland, Midlothian View

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Shetland: Sovereign campaigner told in court to be of good behaviour

Following a 90-minute trial on Tuesday morning, Sandra Irvine, of Boddam, was found guilty of ...

By Shetland News

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Edinburgh Council accepts East London street petition

A petition signed by over 160 East London Street and other residents was presented to ...

By Alan MacIntosh, Broughton Spurtle

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Making big tech pay for the UK news they use 

The news can be a profitable business, but profits have been lining the wrong pockets. ...

By Hani Barghouthi, Public Interest News Foundation

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BID for safer junctions legacy launched by tragic cyclist’s workmates

Urban design colleagues of a young woman who was killed in a cycling crash have ...

By ReGlasgow

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Wheelchair users in front of the event building

Red Ramp Nights: An entertainment event programme specially designed for wheelchair users

A local charity has created an entertainment event programme specially designed for wheelchair users – ...

By Angela Clark, Clydesider

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Dumfries and Galloway: Are we facing a crisis in rural education?

Writing for the Glenkens Gazette, the Dalry School Parent Council claim the future of education ...

By Dalry School Parent Council, Glenkens Gazette

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