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Damange trans flag in Govanhill

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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Wooden tiles spelling 'Mental Health Matters' by Anna Tarazevich

‘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 ...

By The Orkney News

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A pupil studies with a laptop and books on a sunny day by Kaboompics.com

Stressed About Exams? Here’s what can actually help

By the time you read this, the spell of remarkably warm spring weather we have ...

By Crail Matters

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Close-up of an electric car being charged by Mike Bird

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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Sullom Voe terminal sign

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 ...

By Shetland News

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Bar setting by cottonbro studio

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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Edinburgh's Wild West, by Graeme Pow

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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Hampden Park, 2024. Courtesy of Wikimedia: Goodreg3

Opinions on the alcohol ban in Scottish football stadiums and Scotland’s “alcohol emergency”

Scotland is not healthy. I went to see Scotland versus Greece on 23 March and ...

By Newbie, Crail Matters

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Wind turbines generating renewable energy under grey skies by Sam Forson

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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Exterior of modern multistory tower block by Yehor Gor

New fund to speed-up assessing and replacing of unsafe cladding in Scotland

Housing Minister in the Scottish Government Paul McLennan, has announced that people with concerns about ...

By The Orkney Newsa

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Photo: Christina McKelvie Source: The Edinburgh Reporter

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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