The shocking lack of support and help for tragic child star Lena Zavaroni from managers, agents and TV chiefs is laid bare in a hard-hitting new documentary about her life and career.
Police have revealed they are working with online firms advertising sex workers to successfully identify victims of human traffickers who are trapped in Scotland’s sex industry.
Pull the curtain closed. Adjust the seat to get the height just right. Try to avoid blinking as the light flashes... and then wait outside for what feels like forever to see the results. It was all part of the experience in years gone by of using an analogue photobooth.
Sue Cleaver is in the kitchen of her Manchester home, her pampered Staffordshire bull terrier “gorgeous George Paws” lying beside her. Sun streams through the plantation shutters, while in the garden, laundry billows in the breeze.
New moves to slash a further £27.6 million from Scotland’s health budget have been described as an “unforgivable betrayal” of women and children.
Councils could clear snow and ice from cycle paths first this winter because officials claim giving priority to roads is sexist.
Scotland is renowned for being a friendly nation, so why are so many people feeling isolated? Around one in ten people suffer from loneliness and we think that is far too high.
That’s why we want to establish Scotland’s Big Braw Community.
We are calling for politicians, businesses, charities and individuals to unite in a bid to halve chronic loneliness by 2030. We have already held a round table event at the Scottish Parliament, bringing together many of the nation’s most influential people.
All have backed our bid – and we will be outlining many more strands to our campaign in the weeks and months to come. We will also let you know how YOU can play your part.
