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Rising numbers of pensioners living in poverty
The rise in the cost of living is negatively impacting people’s lives, and older people ...
Saving hedgehogs, one of the UK’s most recognisable animals
Hedgehogs are one of the most recognisable animals in the UK. While they used to ...
Kairos Kitchen: a healing space for migrant women in Paisley
How a cookery group helps Black, Asian, minority ethnic and migrant women to build friendships, ...
One of the UK’s most remote nursing jobs available in Fair Isle
NHS SHETLAND is now advertising for a full-time district nurse in Fair Isle. The post ...
How a group of residents became lifesavers for one peninsula
When ambulance cover for a community in Argyll and Bute was cut back, a group ...
Just how effective is Scotland’s free period products policy?
Free period products have been part of Scotland’s legislation since 2021 through The Period Products ...
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 – ...
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 ...
Regenerative farming revolution in South West Scotland
Knowledge sharing between farmers, learning through peer-to-peer support, and disseminating the experiences. Writing for the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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