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Wheelchair users in front of the event building

Red Ramp Nights: An entertainment event programme specially designed for wheelchair users

A local charity has created an entertainment event programme specially designed for wheelchair users – ...
Alex Cole Hamilton

Cole-Hamilton’s claims over the meeting during Covid are “simply inaccurate.”

An outdoor event organised by Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP broke Covid-19 regulations ...
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Regenerative farming revolution in South West Scotland

Knowledge sharing between farmers, learning through peer-to-peer support, and disseminating the experiences. Writing for the ...
A Red Squirrel eating

After an absence of more than 50 years, red squirrels return to Balloch Castle Country Park 

Writing for The Clydesider, naturalist, James C Duncan shares his stunning photos of red squirrels ...
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Orkney Men’s Sheds: Strengthening the bonds of fellowship

Men’s Sheds have become something of a phenomenon, spreading across the UK as an answer ...
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Amma Birth Companions: providing vital support to women in need

Amma Birth Companions are a Glasgow-based charity who provide support to women, many of whom ...
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One mum’s solution for an entire community

In Forres, a mum-of-two with nowhere to take her toddlers to let off steam has ...
A man walking wearing a kilt

Donald, where’s your fivers? A tailor’s adventure in Edinburgh

A cautionary tale for visitors. Shared by the Broughton Spurtle in their latest issue. But ...

Dumfries and Galloway: Are we facing a crisis in rural education?

Writing for the Glenkens Gazette, the Dalry School Parent Council claim the future of education ...
Sullom Voe terminal sign

Shetland: Plans to connect Sullom Voe Terminal to the electricity grid

Shetland will be connected to the national electricity grid for the first time in the ...
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Free ferry rides in Helensburgh due to a new ticketing system issue

Passengers are still travelling free of charge on the Kilcreggan to Gourock ferry in the ...
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‘Serious failures’ in Edinburgh Council’s handling of tax payment complaint

Edinburgh Council has been told to apologise to a vulnerable resident repeatedly threatened with legal ...

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