Drugged-up man attacked girl
A drugged-up thug brutally attacked a four-year-old girl.
Teen spat at ticket conductor when told to sit
A teenager spat at a ticket conductor and brandished a bottle after being told to sit down on a train.
Scottish businesses offered support to bridge the growing skills gap
The latest Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI) employment trends survey revealed three-quarters of UK business are struck by labour shortages, while an Open University study found 70% of Scottish companies
University gives back by launching ‘invisible coffee’ scheme
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has launched a new scheme to give back to its local communities.
MSP visits RSPB’s Reserve in Lochwinnoch to see improvement works plans
A local MSP has visited RSPB’s Reserve in Lochwinnoch recently to see the improvement works currently being carried out at the site following a funding award of over £182,000 from
Impact of third sector and civil society explored by UWS
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is part of a multi-institutional project which aims to better understand the scale, scope and contribution of the third sector in the UK.
Michele’s cancer battle ‘epiphany’ as she bags every turbine on giant windfarm
Michele Lennox finally believed she wasn’t going to die of cancer the moment she completed an amazing challenge of visiting every single turbine on the country’s biggest onshore windfarm.
Environmental and health charities are calling on all Scottish retailers to stop selling single-use vapes
Keep Scotland Beautiful, ASH Scotland, Marine Conservation Society and Laura Young are calling on retailers to follow Waitrose’s announcement of the ban of sales of single-use vapes
Grass species offers cancer treatment potential
A drought-resistant perennial grass could help in the fight against cancer, University of the West of Scotland (UWS) research has revealed.
26,240 families in Scotland saved on childcare costs with Tax-Free Childcare
More than 26,000 families in Scotland saved on childcare costs in December thanks to Tax-Free Childcare and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging those yet to sign up not