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NEWS 14 August 2014 by Third Force News Guest

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NEWS 13 August 2014 by Paul Cardwell

Yes and no agree on broken welfare system

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NEWS 13 August 2014 by Susan Smith

Third sector must not be silenced in fight against austerity

Third sector's voice is crucial in the battle against poverty

NEWS 12 August 2014 by Graham Martin

Foodbank funding welcomed, but more must be done to fight poverty

Funding for foodbanks welcomed, but the sources of poverty must be addressed

NEWS 11 August 2014 by Graham Martin

Calls for Glasgow 2014 LGBT hub to be kept

Pride House, set up to provide social and cultural opportunities for the LGBT community during the Commonwealth Games, should become permanent

FEATURE 5 August 2014 by Robert Armour

Matalan protests will continue in Scotland

Campaigners vow to keep protesting until retailer goes public on compensation fund.

NEWS 5 August 2014 by Robert Armour

The games was a health boost for Glasgow

Health and poverty in Glasgow might go hand-in-hand but some academics believe the two are not linked

FEATURE 4 August 2014 by Robert Armour

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NEWS 1 August 2014 by Graham Martin

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