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A Fife business that offers forest-based workshops to help employees cope with stress and improve their wellbeing is expanding to Edinburgh. The business, called Wild Workforce, has secured permission to run its innovative programme at the 16th century Lauriston Castle, following an agreement with the city council. What is Wild Workforce? Wild Workforce is a business that was founded by Clare Stephen, who has a background in professional development and human resources. She was inspired by the successful forest schools in Scandinavia, which have been shown to benefit the physical and mental health of children, as well as their resilience…

The Scottish government has announced that it will raise the minimum unit price (MUP) of alcohol from 50p to 65p, effective from 30 September 2024. The move is aimed at reducing alcohol harm and saving lives, but has faced opposition from some retailers and industry groups. Why is the minimum unit price changing? The MUP policy was introduced in Scotland in May 2018, making it the first country in the world to set a floor price for alcoholic drinks based on their strength. The policy was designed to target cheap, high-strength products that are often consumed by harmful and dependent…

The benefits of reusable nappies Reusable nappies are a more eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to disposable ones, according to Monica Lennon, a Scottish Labour MSP. She is calling for the Scottish Government to support the rollout of free reusable nappy schemes across Scotland, which could save new parents up to £500 per child. She also said that reusable nappies could help reduce landfill costs for councils and fight the climate and cost-of-living crisis. Lennon welcomed the Scottish Government’s plans to explore if a successful free scheme for reusable nappies in North Ayrshire could be replicated elsewhere. She also said that…

Prisons in Scotland are facing a surge of gang-related violence as inmates are using steroids to boost their strength and aggression. The drugs are being smuggled into jails through various methods, including vapes and drones. Steroids detected in five prisons According to a report by the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), traces of powerful steroids were found in urine samples from inmates at five prisons in Scotland. The prisons are Barlinnie, Edinburgh, Glenochil, Perth and Shotts. The report also revealed that the use of steroids increased by 50% in 2023 compared to 2022. Steroids are synthetic hormones that can enhance muscle…

A farmer from Scotland has shared his harrowing experience of being trampled and gored by a herd of cows while he was out walking his dog. The incident left him with serious injuries and a fear of going back to the fields. How it happened David Smith, 67, was walking his border collie Meg on his farm near Dumfries on February 18, 2024, when he encountered a group of about 20 cows with calves. He said he tried to avoid them, but they suddenly became aggressive and charged at him. He said: “They just went for me. They knocked me…

Police launch manhunt for suspect in brutal murder of Alan Lawson The police are searching for a man who is believed to have tortured and killed Alan Lawson, 61, in his home in Ayrshire on February 12. The suspect, who has not been named, was seen walking around the town of Cumnock the next day, despite being wanted for murder. Lawson was found with severe injuries in his flat on Glaisnock Street and was rushed to hospital, where he later died. A post-mortem examination revealed that he had suffered multiple stab wounds, burns, and blunt force trauma. The police described…

A 40-year journey of service and passion Margaret Drennan is not just a barwoman. She is a legend in the Glasgow pub scene. For the last 40 years, she has been working at the same pub, formerly known as The Pollock Inn, on Brockburn Road. She has seen it through good times and bad, serving loyal customers and making new friends. She has also been the operator of the pub for nearly 23 years, managing the business and the staff with dedication and care. Now, Margaret is ready to welcome back her patrons to a newly refurbished pub, rebranded as…

A 13-year-old girl from Delhi, India, has revealed the horrific details of how she was raped four times in one night by three men and a boy, who lured her to different locations on the pretext of friendship. The girl, who is a waste picker, was also gang-raped by four other people seven months ago, but did not report the incident at the time. The police have arrested seven suspects, including three minors, and are looking for two more. How the girl was trapped by a woman The girl, who lives with her parents in Bawana, a slum area in…