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Age Scotland launches Act Now, Age Better campaign
Lifestyle medicine doctor, personal trainer and health coach, Dr Hussian Al-Zubaidi, said: “We can all ...
By Phyllis Stephen, The Edinburgh Reporter
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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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Govanhill community reacts to UK Supreme Court decision on gender
Supreme Court Ruling and initial reactions On 16 April, the UK Supreme Court delivered a ...
By Devon McCole, Greater Govanhill
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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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‘Whatever your concern about your child, we are here to help’
As mental health awareness week (12-18 May 2025) begins Scotland’s children’s charity, Children First, is ...
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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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Local pubs in Scotland urged to adopt ‘lifeline’ codeword as part of licensing application
Protecting women from unwanted attention or harassment in bars and licensed premises could get a ...
By Forres Local
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