Ishan Crawford

Glasgow City Council has formally declared a housing emergency in the city, as the number of people experiencing homelessness and living in temporary accommodation has increased significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic. The council passed a motion on Thursday, calling for urgent action to address the housing crisis and to ensure that everyone has access to safe, secure and affordable housing. Homelessness figures in Glasgow According to the latest statistics from the Scottish Government, Glasgow had the highest number of homeless applications in Scotland in 2020-21, with 10,522 applications, an increase of 8% from the previous year. The city also had…

The case of Alyn Smith Alyn Smith is a Scottish National Party (SNP) MP who represents Stirling in the UK Parliament. He is also the SNP’s spokesperson for international affairs and Europe. He has been vocal about Scotland’s right to have a say in the UK’s foreign policy, especially after Brexit. Smith has been involved in various international initiatives that aim to promote Scotland’s interests and values abroad. For example, he has been a member of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly, and the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. He has also visited several countries, such…

A mural of Sir Billy Connolly, one of Glasgow’s most beloved figures, is set to be covered up by a new student housing development. The artwork, which depicts the comedian in his trademark banana boots, was created by street artist Rogue One in 2017 as part of a tribute to Connolly’s 75th birthday. The mural’s location and significance The mural is located on the gable end of a building on Osborne Street, near the St Enoch Centre. It is one of three murals commissioned by BBC Scotland and Glasgow City Council to celebrate Connolly’s life and career. The other two…

Scotland has decided not to proceed with a bill that would have pardoned thousands of people who were convicted of witchcraft between 1563 and 1736. The bill, proposed by SNP MSP Natalie Don, was launched in June 2022 after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon apologised to those who were persecuted under the Witchcraft Act on International Women’s Day. However, after a public consultation, the Scottish Government said that the bill was not necessary and could have unintended consequences. Why was the bill proposed? The bill aimed to pardon around 2,500 people, mostly women, who were accused, tried and executed for witchcraft…

Scotland is bracing for a cold snap as the Met Office issued a yellow warning for snow and ice across large parts of the countryThe warning is in place from 6pm on Thursday to 9am on Friday, covering the Highlands, Grampian, Central, Tayside, Fife, Strathclyde, Lothian and Borders regions. Freezing conditions According to the Met Office, temperatures could drop as low as minus 8C in some areas, with up to 10cm of snow possible on higher ground. The warning advises that some roads and railways may be affected by snow and ice, leading to longer journey times and possible cancellations. Drivers are urged…