Kilgraston Catholic School only Scottish school on national shortlist

Kilgraston has achieved national recognition as the only Scottish school to be nominated as a finalist, and attend, the nationally-prestigious i25 Awards. The school, near Perth, was shortlisted for its pioneering ‘Wear it again’ pre-loved clothing campaign, garnering national coverage and adopted by many organisations. The virtual ceremony – rescheduled from a glittering event at... Read More

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October 13, 2020

Scottish Government urged to follow pope’s lead and foster ‘constructive dialogue’

The Bishop of Motherwell, Joseph Toal has called on the Scottish Government to act in the words of Pope Francis to ‘foster encounter and to seek convergence on at least some issues’. Writing in today’s Herald newspaper, Bishop Toal, referring to the recent Encyclical released by the Pope says: ‘I hope the government will continue to foster... Read More

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October 13, 2020

Rising coronavirus infections among pupils putting teachers at risk, union warns

A sharp spike in secondary school pupils testing positive for coronavirus in Scotland has triggered calls for further safety measures by a teaching union. In the final full week of September, 1,292 children and young people tested positive, almost a 10-fold increase on the 138 new cases at the end of August. Young people aged... Read More

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October 9, 2020

Scottish Government relaunches anti-hate crime campaign

A campaign aimed at helping victims of hate crimes come forward has been relaunched by the Scottish Government. The Hate Crime: Report It To Stop It campaign was brought back to coincide with Hate Crime Awareness Week, which runs from Saturday 10th to Saturday 17th October. In Scotland, 5,200 instances were reported to the Crown Office last... Read More

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October 6, 2020

Scottish Government launch consultation on ‘DIY’ abortions

Christian and pro-life groups are rallying supporters in Scotland as the Scottish Government has been accused of launching an “extremely one-sided…rigged consultation” on whether ‘DIY’ abortions should become permanent. Women are currently able to take both pills required for an early medical abortion at home, despite concerns and warnings over the risk it poses to... Read More

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September 20, 2020

Listening to others is way to heal division, say researchers

Feeling misunderstood by other groups makes people more likely to support separatist causes like Brexit and Scottish independence, new research suggests. Academics studied links between political views and so-called ‘felt understanding’ – feeling understood and listened to by other groups, such as Europeans and EU institutions or the English public and politicians. The research also... Read More

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September 18, 2020

Justice Secretary urged to say if changes will be made to Hate Crime Bill

Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf is being urged to make clear if the Scottish Government will change controversial new hate crime legislation before the end of Holyrood’s October break. MSPs on the Scottish Parliament’s Justice Committee are due to begin their scrutiny of the proposals then. And committee convener Adam Tomkins insisted it is “really important”... Read More

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August 25, 2020

Scottish Government ‘forced to publish football sectarianism information’

The Scottish Government has been forced to publish previously secret information on sectarianism in football, according to the Lib Dems. The party and anti-sectarianism campaigners Nil By Mouth asked ministers for correspondence with the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) on how it grades fan behaviour and any end-of-season reports. After the Scottish Information Commissioner ruled... Read More

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July 10, 2020

SPUC stands with courageous pro-life MP after death threat

The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) said it is standing in solidarity with a Scottish MP who received a death threat after voting in accordance with her deeply held pro-life beliefs. Dr Lisa Cameron, SNP MP for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow, received the death threat just days after the she voted... Read More

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July 10, 2020

Scottish bishops express joy and thanks as communal worship to resume next week

Scotland’s Catholic bishops have welcomed the First Minister’s comments on places of worship and have announced the resumption of communal worship in Catholic parishes from 15th July. Commenting on the move, the President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, Bishop Hugh Gilbert said: “Over the past month, our parishes have been preparing for the safe... Read More

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Kilgraston Catholic School only Scottish school on national shortlist

Scottish Government urged to follow pope’s lead and foster ‘constructive dialogue’

Rising coronavirus infections among pupils putting teachers at risk, union warns

Scottish Government relaunches anti-hate crime campaign

Scottish Government launch consultation on ‘DIY’ abortions

Listening to others is way to heal division, say researchers

Justice Secretary urged to say if changes will be made to Hate Crime Bill

Scottish Government ‘forced to publish football sectarianism information’

SPUC stands with courageous pro-life MP after death threat

Scottish bishops express joy and thanks as communal worship to resume next week

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