Clergymen had ‘unrestricted access’ to abuse children in care By Rory Murphy Catholic lay brothers at a residential facility had “unrestrained access” to vulnerable children
Day: February 18, 2021
ENVIRONMENT: Rise in bird arrivals thought to be due to risk of bird flu
Geese and ducks pictured in a country small-holding at Cardross, near Dumbarton. Top: Ducks pictured in the River Leven at Renton. Pictures by Bill Heaney
TRANSPORT: A83 Rest and Be Thankful opening hours extended
The damaged section of the A83, with the Old Military Road to left of picture. By Rory Murphy Longer daylight hours have allowed the A83
POLITICS: A third of MSPs have received death threats since they were elected
As well as 33% of all MSPs receiving death threats, the figure rose to 46% for women Survey: A third of MSPs have received death
SCHOOLS: The First Minister’s comments were just patronising, especially to working parents
Parents’ anger at Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘patronising’ claims over schools’ return By Jane Bradley in The Scotsman Thursday, 18th February 2021, 7:00 am Parents have hit