Community Voices
Behind the Lens: an interview with Simon Murphy
Having travelled the world for his work, photographer and lecturer Simon Murphy has always felt ...
By Melanie Goldberg, Greater Govanhill
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From international adventures to hometown ambitions: Findhorn sisters plan to acquire their village shop
Dawn and Alisha Payne are raising capital to buy The Bakehouse Market, lock, stock and ...
By Marc Hindley, Forres Local
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Concern over lack of consultation on council tax freeze
Yousaf pledged on Tuesday at the SNP’s conference in Aberdeen, saying council tax bills would ...
By Chris Cope, Shetland News
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Building Community on Four Wheels
“The best feeling in the world is landing a trick.” Lynsay is a skater from ...
By Samar Jamal, Greater Govanhill
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Let them eat (gluten-free) cake: Shetland’s alternative honesty boxes
Cutting gluten out of their diet is not a choice or trend for many folks. ...
By Freya Deyell, Shetland News
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Shetland Councillor opens up on dangers of stigma around addiction
John Fraser told a meeting of Shetland’s integration joint board last Thursday that people have ...
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Glasgow: Iconic Bridgeton ‘Umbrella’ returns after £400,000 restoration
The intricate cast iron structure — known as the Bridgeton Umbrella — has been a ...
By ReGlasgow
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Edinburgh: First menopause cafe event launched in Currie
On Friday, 8 September, more than 45 women met in The Corner Cafe, Currie, to ...
By Emma Hokayem, C&B News
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Hub@531: The hub connecting an Edinburgh community
The Development Worker of Hub@531, a community space in Juniper Green, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, explains how with the help pf dedicated volunteers they are providing a range of activities and events to support to residents avoid isolation.
By Annette Wilson, C&B News
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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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