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Photo: Psychologist supporting patient during counselling. Photographer: SHVETS production

“We can all play a part in changing the culture” – call to tackle stigma around alcohol use

NHS Shetland alcohol and drug development officer, Wendy Henderson, said there remains stigma against people ...
Mairi Queen image of mum cycling

Mums snapped up prizes in better journeys competition

A Helensburgh mum won first prize in a photo competition for ‘better journeys’. Mairi Queen ...
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Finnart oil terminal closure announced with job losses expected

Last Friday, it was revealed the Finnart oil terminal will close with the loss of ...
River Guardians volunteers. Photographed by Harvey Smart.

River Guardians: Guarding the Leven

It’s an overcast, warm and muggy day and the River Guardians volunteer group is down ...
Image: Govanhill artists about to board the protest bus to parliament. Credit: Devon McCole

Govanhill artists welcome u-turn on Creative Scotland funding, but vow to continue to fight

“While we’re encouraged by the Scottish Government’s decision to reinstate funding for the Open Fund, ...
100 days of the Green Transition

Scottish Beacon launches ‘100 Days of the Green Transition’

At the Scottish Beacon, we’re excited to announce our new partnership with Local Storytelling Exchange, ...
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‘Wake up and do something’: SELECT backs Grenfell Inquiry call

SELECT’s managing director Alan Wilson says the findings echo their long-running campaign for a safer ...
Mental Health Foundation / Donna Davies Caption Woman sitting on hill looking out into nature, lake and dam

‘Scotland’s Mental Health is in a Bad Place’

Shona Robison, Scotland’s Finance Secretary, announced ‘savings of £18.8million ‘ in the Distress Brief Interventions ...
No M77 treehouse in Pollok Free State

The lasting legacy of the Pollok Free State

A couple of miles from Govanhill, in a small room in the attic of a ...
RFA in flames

No injuries after rocket engine ends up in flames during test at Unst spaceport

Video footage of the incident shows the engine and upright launchpad structure engulfed in flames ...
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Port operator hires new head of marine for Scotland

Alex McIntosh has been appointed to the senior position at Peel Ports Clydeport and becomes ...
How the development is expected to look

Planning officials in favour Of 14-storey city centre student block at former nightclub

Officials are recommending that permission be granted for a 14-storey, 195-bed Novel Student complex at ...

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