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Homeless mum's horror in notorious "hellhole" hotel with traumatised kids
5+ hour, 55+ min ago (1277+ words) Young mum Allison Sawers has told of her hell at being stuck in squalid temporary housing with five kids for more than three years. And she is now demanding an end to child homelessness after new figures showed 17,000 Scottish kids…...
South Lanarkshire College secures initiative with Royal Academy of Culinary Arts
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (376+ words) South Lanarkshire College has secured an exciting opportunity from the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, supporting a new initiative aimed at enhancing student learning experiences within its hospitality and professional cookery programmes.(Image: WSH) Through the Royal Academy of Culinary…...
Show leadership on homelessness amid mum's horror in notorious "hellhole" hotel
10+ hour, 13+ min ago (435+ words) Alison Sawers says he mental health has been badly affected through the trauma of temporary housing In Scotland in 2026, 17,000 "children wake up every morning in temporary accommodation " the highest number on record. That's not just a statistic. That's kids crammed…...
Show leadership on homelessness as mum left in notorious "hellhole" hotel
14+ hour, 10+ min ago (410+ words) Record View says every party leader should stand up and pledge to end child homelessness. In Scotland in 2026, 17,000 "children wake up every morning in temporary accommodation " the highest number on record. That's not just a statistic. That's kids crammed into…...
Beautiful vintage-inspired baby name is making a comeback in 2026
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (490+ words) These names fell out of fashion in the mid to late 20th century(Image: Getty) As tends to happen with baby names, those that previously dropped off the radar are now experiencing a resurgence. Recent research, covering the past century, has…...
Argos comes under fire over selling 'influencer kits' for young children
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (659+ words) Argos has received backlash for its new wooden set aimed at toddlers.(Image: Getty Images) Argos has recently received a wave of backlash following the release of its new 'influencer kits' on its website. Priced at "15, this set is advertised…...
Young adults with 'high' reading could 'triple' risk after 40
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (555+ words) High blood pressure can cause increasing damage over years(Image: GETTY) New research has revealed the true extent of impact elevated blood pressure has on our health and its connection to numerous medical conditions and illnesses. Researchers also found that…...
Parents to get skills funding with extra cash for childcare, travel and training
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (651+ words) Thousands of mums and dads could get help to boost their income through new training support designed to fit around family life Thousands of parents and carers across Scotland are set to get new support to boost their income, with…...
Social media 'exact time' sparking anxiety in children in new study
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (710+ words) Disruption in sleep is being blamed for mental health issues in children using social media too much, a study has said(Image: Getty Images) Children who dedicate more than three hours daily to social media are more likely to develop…...
Scotland's top universities facing £187mil cuts while bosses rake in £3.2mil
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (712+ words) Scotland's most "prestigious universities are facing "187million in cuts despite bosses raking in over "3.2million in pay and expenses in just two years. Edinburgh, Strathclyde, "Aberdeen and Glasgow all paid lavish packages to their jet-setting vice-chancellors despite grappling with financial shortfalls that…...