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New homeless village offers ‘brilliant solution’ that organisers want to bring to a town near you
Homelessness

New homeless village offers ‘brilliant solution’ that organisers want to bring to a town near you

Social Bite has opened its second homeless village in Scotland and the charity believes it could be a blueprint to helping councils address rising homelessness

There is a roadmap to end homelessness by 2040. Now it’s up those in power to follow it
Maeve McGoldrick

There is a roadmap to end homelessness by 2040. Now it’s up those in power to follow it

Crisis Scotland is calling on all political parties in Scotland to commit to ending homelessness ahead of May’s Holyrood elections. The charity’s Maeve McGoldrick explains why Scots need the hope their plan provides

Everybody to Kenmure Street: Immigration protest film tells a remarkable story of people power
Documentary

Everybody to Kenmure Street: Immigration protest film tells a remarkable story of people power

Five years on from the protest that stopped Glasgow, new documentary Everybody To Kenmure Street has lessons for the precarious present

Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026
Homelessness

Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2026

‘Shocking’ number of homeless deaths in Scotland spark calls for action ahead of Holyrood elections
Homelessness

‘Shocking’ number of homeless deaths in Scotland spark calls for action ahead of Holyrood elections

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Looking Down at the Stars by Christina Riley review – sumptuous and beautiful nature writing
Books

Looking Down at the Stars by Christina Riley review – sumptuous and beautiful nature writing

Sorry, Trump: Scotland slaps private jet tax on the uber-rich – here’s why it’s such a good idea
Private jets

Sorry, Trump: Scotland slaps private jet tax on the uber-rich – here’s why it’s such a good idea

Only investment at the next budget will turn Scottish housing rights into housing reality
Margaret-Ann Brünjes

Only investment at the next budget will turn Scottish housing rights into housing reality

Lisa Nandy, Zack Polanski and Nitro from Gladiators share their favourite cultural moments of 2025 
Best of the year

Lisa Nandy, Zack Polanski and Nitro from Gladiators share their favourite cultural moments of 2025 

Nicola Sturgeon: ‘Scotland will definitely be independent much sooner than it feels right now’
Letter to my Younger Self

Nicola Sturgeon: ‘Scotland will definitely be independent much sooner than it feels right now’

Scotland’s social security system treated me better as a disabled person. DWP must take notes
Caroline Cawley

Scotland’s social security system treated me better as a disabled person. DWP must take notes

Scottish minister remains ‘concerned’ Labour’s child poverty strategy will lack impact
Child poverty

Scottish minister remains ‘concerned’ Labour’s child poverty strategy will lack impact

First minister John Swinney: ‘We must ensure that every child in Scotland has a good place to live’
John Swinney

First minister John Swinney: ‘We must ensure that every child in Scotland has a good place to live’

I couldn’t afford to fix my broken bed. People in poverty like me need help with the essentials
Gloria Odhi

I couldn’t afford to fix my broken bed. People in poverty like me need help with the essentials

Homelessness system in Scotland ‘at breaking point’ as rough sleeping surges
Homelessness

Homelessness system in Scotland ‘at breaking point’ as rough sleeping surges

Scotland faces growing nitazenes threat as it grapples with drugs deaths crisis
Drugs

Scotland faces growing nitazenes threat as it grapples with drugs deaths crisis

The Golden Spurtle: A porridge-making championship that feeds the soul
Film

The Golden Spurtle: A porridge-making championship that feeds the soul

Top 5 Scottish books for bairns, chosen by author and translator Ashley Douglas 
Books

Top 5 Scottish books for bairns, chosen by author and translator Ashley Douglas 

It takes more than a set of keys to help someone out of homelessness – trust me, I know
Gary Meek

It takes more than a set of keys to help someone out of homelessness – trust me, I know

Glasgow council knew this building was dangerous for years. Its collapse left people homeless
Homelessness

Glasgow council knew this building was dangerous for years. Its collapse left people homeless

Comedian Hasan Al-Habib: ‘We need to talk about white privilege’
Hasan Al-Abib

Comedian Hasan Al-Habib: ‘We need to talk about white privilege’

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Karen Pirie star Lauren Lyle: ‘I love screaming to heavy metal in the car’
TV

Karen Pirie star Lauren Lyle: ‘I love screaming to heavy metal in the car’

Oasis songs speak to people in a way other artists only dream of
Paul McNamee

Oasis songs speak to people in a way other artists only dream of

England and Wales must follow Scotland’s lead and set legal targets to end child poverty
Poverty

England and Wales must follow Scotland’s lead and set legal targets to end child poverty

This women’s library just became a ‘library of sanctuary’ for refugees and asylum seekers
Libraries

This women’s library just became a ‘library of sanctuary’ for refugees and asylum seekers