More than half a million tonnes of sewage sludge spread on Scotland's fields
Huge volumes of sewage sludge have been used to fertilise Scottish farmland. Studies show it contains microplastics, forever chemicals and cancer-linked pollutants.
Councillors are working without basic legal protections such as the right to paid maternity and family leave – even though the
Women who served as councillors across Scotland have faced threats of violence, racist abuse, and sexual harassment during their time
So who runs Scotland? That’s been the central question of The Ferret and The Herald’s week-long investigation. Along