Claim Glasgow City Council put up posters of ‘high risk’ areas for sexual assault is False

Posters appeared on social media purporting to be from the local authority, but they are fake.

Ferret Journalists Jul 20, 2026

Society

School absence rates are reaching crisis point. How can we help young people facing ‘extreme’ social isolation?

Academics are raising concerns that an increasing percentage of young people, unable to cope with school, are withdrawing into their bedrooms, while families claim support is “woefully inadequate”.

Claire Prentice Jul 19, 2026

Human rights

Children in care die at twice the rate of others. Why are so few of their deaths reviewed?

A disproportionate number of children and young people growing up in care are dying prematurely, prompting calls for preventative action.

Karin Goodwin Jul 16, 2026

Western Isles Council

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Climate and the Environment

‘Illegal’ dumping of dead fish in Outer Hebrides continues despite ban vow

The “illegal” dumping of dead farmed fish in sand dunes on a Hebridean beauty spot has been allowed to continue

Jamie Mann Jan 16, 2023

Climate and the Environment

‘Illegal’ dumping of dead fish in Hebridean beauty spot set to end

The “illegal” dumping of masses of dead fish in sand dunes on a Hebridean beauty spot is finally set to

Jamie Mann Jan 27, 2022