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What Are Our Regional MSPs For?
Perhaps like me you were aware of your regional MSPs but were actually quite sure what they were for? Now that I have written to them all on a very contentious issue…
Scottish CND Branch on Arran
Despite dreadful weather, 24 people attended an interesting meeting at the Ormidale Pavilion in Brodick about nuclear disarmament.
Crofting Federation welcomes government commitment to continue crofting legislation reform
The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has welcomed the Scottish Government commitment to continue the process reforming crofting legislation within this parliamentary session, as indicated by the consultation launched this week.
Last Word
“If we lose the railways … we have forgotten how to live collectively.” Tony Judt, philosopher and historian.
Vodafone announces network improvements on the Isle of Arran
Vodafone UK customers on parts of the Isle of Arran can now enjoy 4G mobile data speeds as well as a more reliable 3G voice signal thanks to recent network improvements.
People of Arran hit by Tory pension age hike
Tory plans to raise the state pension age to 68 from 2037, seven years earlier than planned, will affect up to 500 people on Arran it has been revealed. Figures from the…
Is There Hope for the Climate in Scotland After the Election Shake-Up?
Simon Roach writes in DeSmogUK “For the UK Conservative party, Scotland will be seen as one of the few successes of an otherwise miserable 2017 general election campaign. Despite the loss an…
SNP & Tory MSPs block attempt to change Air Departure Tax Bill
Patrick Harvie MSP, Economy spokesperson for the Scottish Greens, has restated his intention to make changes to the Air Departure Tax Bill after SNP and Tory MSPs blocked his attempt to make…
From Patricia Gibson MP
North Ayrshire & Arran candidate, Patricia Gibson, has set out the clear commitments of the SNP in this General Election on tax avoidance, economic and industrial strategies, promoting prompt payment, inclusive growth,…
West Papua
Our news media rarely gives adequate coverage to what goes on elsewhere in the world. New Internationalist magazine recently reported on the awful abuses happening in West Papua, and we thought Voice…
… and finally …
easyHotel, the super-budget international Hotel chain that offers a great night’s sleep from as little as £19.99 a night, is trialling fake window views of iconic London landmarks for guests at its…
Climate change legislation sees huge increase
More than 1,200 climate laws have been introduced since 1997, with a sharp rise in the number of countries legislating since the 2015 Paris Agreement, writes Alex Kirby of the Climate News…