Community Voices
Rent caps are gone: how can tenants fight back?
“Where I live now is my home, but the ‘market rent’ for our flat is ...
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Giving Shaetlan – Shetland’s native tongue – the respect it deserves
New book highly praised by linguists from around the world establishes Shaetlan as a language ...
By Hans J Marter, Shetland News
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Foodbank manager ‘very concerned’ by number of people requiring support
Nearly 1,100 food parcels have been distributed in Shetland over the last year, Shetland Foodbank ...
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Parents of teenagers reminded to extend Child Benefit claim online
Parents of 16–19-year-olds will receive reminders from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to extend their ...
By Luke Jackson, The Midlothian View
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Stressed About Exams? Here’s what can actually help
By the time you read this, the spell of remarkably warm spring weather we have ...
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Migrant Women Press launches fellowship to support underrepresented journalists
To mark World Press Freedom Day this Saturday (3 May), Scottish Beacon publishing partner, Migrant ...
By The Scottish Beacon
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The Optimistic Enviromentalist: Electric Cars
Just over two years ago, we (my husband Richard and I) bought an electric car. ...
By Denise MacDonald-Kiernan, Glenkens Gazette
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Politicians sign oil and gas jobs pledge after open letter from isles businesses
Shetland’s MP and MSP have signed a pledge to protect oil and gas jobs after ...
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The Wild West in Morningside is one of Edinburgh’s most unusual attractions
Tucked away in one of Edinburgh’s suburbs is a time capsule transporting you back in ...
By Liam Eunson, Midlothian View
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“We must ensure the protection of public health before the interests of private betting companies”
At the end of March, our publishing partner Greater Govanhill hosted an event in the ...
By Devon McCole, Greater Govanhill
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Questions over community benefit and turbines at first public event for Neshion Energy Park in Shetland
Ten turbines, each stretching 200m high, and a 25MW battery energy storage system are being ...
By Ryan Nicolson, Shetland News
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The Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy has died: Christina McKelvie 1968–2025
The First Minister, John Swinney has issued a statement. Mr Swinney said: “I am devastated ...
By Phyllis Stephen, The Edinburgh Reporter
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