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Shetland enters space age as SaxaVord gains ‘historic’ licence
SAXAVORD has become the UK’s first licensed spaceport for vertical rocket launches into orbit. The ...
The Scottish Beacon Wins Prestigious National Award
The Scottish Beacon won a prestigious award at The British Journalism Awards, hosted by the ...
Orkney Library: And So Much More
Local Authorities seeking budget cuts have looked to what they see as a softer option ...
Council Convener Rejects Palestine Ceasefire Motion
IS DISCUSSING a motion that calls for a permanent ceasefire in the war between Hamas ...
Show care with a card this Christmas
Vintage Vibes is an Edinburgh-based charitable project offering one-to-one friendships, support and companionship to Edinburgh’s ...
Campaign to reopen Edinburgh’s Radical Road
Campaigners have begun an urgent petition calling on Historic Environment Scotland (HES) to reopen Edinburgh’s ...
Conservative Councillor’s Comments on Potential Gypsy/Traveller Site Deemed Not Fit for Public
The status of the chair of the Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee is in question ...
Govanhill Foodbanks Under Pressure with Donations Decreasing as Need Rises
During lockdown, Greater Govanhill reported on how some community spaces, in Glasgow’s Southside, were supporting ...
Community Food Larders in East and Central Sutherland
Community Larders offer the opportunity to charities and community groups to address food poverty while ...
Shetland: Well-supported foodbank essential for many in the isles
As the demand for emergency food parcels during the ongoing cost of living crisis rises, ...
The Orkney Pet Foodbank: Protecting Pets From Rising Food Costs
The price of food in October 2023 was around 30 percent higher than it was ...
From Hot Meals to Energy Vouchers: Finding Food & Warmth in West Dunbartonshire
From hot meals to energy vouchers, Christmas gifts to school uniforms, baby clothes and household ...
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