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Covid restrictions on nightlife lessened in Scotland but will record spiking numbers return?

Billy GaddiJanuary 27, 2022

In 2021, more people were spiked in Scotland than any other year. With restrictions on the night-time industries lessening this week, what effects will that have on the number of...

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Should our prisons house one sex only?

Shianne KilpatrickJanuary 13, 2022January 15, 2022

There’s been backlash to a #KeepPrisonsSingleSex group on social media this week after a report into how guards feel about the issue was released. 'Keep Prisons Single Sex' or KPSS...

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The unique stick and poke tattoo experience offers an alternative to mainstream studios

Fiona PettitJanuary 11, 2022February 13, 2022

“A lot of big tattoo artist men with big machines can be quite an intimidating experience. I know it was for me when I got my first tattoo,” says Helena...

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Are alternative medicines the new mainstream?

Penny HerneJanuary 11, 2022January 12, 2022

Living through a pandemic has changed many people's views and opinions on many topics, but nothing has been more debated than the Covid vaccine; it has split opinions, families, and...

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Former ROH wrestler Joe Hendry imagines the future for a post-pandemic wrestling industry

Billy GaddiNovember 18, 2021February 15, 2022

Joe Hendry Clotheslines AEW wrestler Luchasaurus, Credit: Zia Hiltey, Joe Hendry By Billy Gaddi The American statesman, Benjamin Franklin, once said, “Hide not your talents they for use were made....

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Vasiliki Christidou ‘Viki’: ‘Theatre shows us what it means to be human’

Alberto MolinaNovember 17, 2021November 22, 2021

“There is no talent.” Every statement Christidou makes during the interview is thought provoking, including her surprising response when asked what makes an actress talented. “My voice teacher once told...

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Christianity and climate change hand in hand at Glasgow’s COP26 conference

Hannah MaloneyNovember 10, 2021November 10, 2021

Religious organisation ‘Christian Climate Action’ welcome people to join them as they strike, march and protest all over Glasgow in support of COP26. Together they are a community who...

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COP26 Podcast: fashion and sustainability

Callum SmithNovember 9, 2021November 10, 2021

With thousands of delegates attending the Glasgow COP26 conference for the second and final week, one area that will be on the agenda for them to discuss is the fashion...

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Ross Brown: ‘I did not play football until I was 16 and I am now a professional freestyler’

Alberto MolinaOctober 31, 2021January 15, 2022

Born in Stirling, the 24-year-old has become the star of Buchanan street as he puts on every Saturday ‘the best’ busking show in the city where he wants to...

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COP26: Glasgow business woman on a roll with reusable packed lunch product

Chloe GardenerOctober 28, 2021November 2, 2021

An award winning Glasgow reusable packed lunch company that also teaches prisoners new manufacturing skills is hoping COP26 will change people’s attitudes to recycling. ReWrap It, was launched by mum...