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Most Scots unhappy with their bus service
Two thirds of Scots are dissatisfied with the frequency of their local bus services, with over half saying that those which do exist are often late
NEWS 6 March 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Child benefit rise will lift thousands of Scots from poverty
Think tanks says rise in child benefit would be a vital lift for low income Scots
NEWS 5 March 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Terror threat is growing from far right hate groups
The threat posed by far right and fascist groups is morphing – from boots on the streets thugs to tech-savvy online hate peddlers
NEWS 2 March 2018 by Graham Martin
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Beast from the east: look after the elderly
Age Scotland is urging everyone to consider their older neighbours as the country struggles in the freezing weather
NEWS 1 March 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Savers reassured after credit union collapses
The £1.1 million invested by North East Scotland Credit Union members will be returned
NEWS 28 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Glasgow to use new powers against anti-social beggars
NEWS 28 February 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Reform needed for rape cases in Scotland
Figures have shown that the amount of prosecutions for rape cases has dropped, and that only a small percentage of complaints end in court action
NEWS 27 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Social security powers must be used to beat child poverty
The Scottish Government will need to make use of new social security powers if it is to meet challenging targets to reduce child poverty
NEWS 26 February 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Older Scots struggling to pay fuel bills
More than one in four older Scots with health conditions are struggling to pay their fuel bills, according to new research by Age Scotland
NEWS 22 February 2018 by Graham Martin
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Brexit and big business threat to human rights
Human rights in the UK are suffering a double-pronged attack from Brexit and big business interests, warns Amnesty
NEWS 22 February 2018 by Graham Martin
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