By Gregor Sleith Organisations across the country that help disadvantaged youths have been given extra funding via seized criminal assets. The CashBack for Communities programme is aimed at young people aged 10-24 living in areas hardest hit by crime across … Continue reading £19m seized from criminals to go to youth projects in Scotland
A staggering £533.6 million worth of loans were authorised by SAAS in 2018 – 2019, according to a report by Audit Scotland. As 505,800 individuals still had outstanding debt in April 2019, UWS News spoke to various students across higher … Continue reading The reality of student loans – students' experiences
Student loan debt in Scotland has almost tripled since 2010, revealed Audit Scotland in a new report. As students feel ever-increasing pressure about their financial futures following this news, UWS News sought out a professional perspective. Kellie McAlonan is the … Continue reading Scottish government plans new student loan support
The European students of the University of the West of Scotland are worried about their future in a post-Brexit Scotland. European students across Scotland are both “worried” and “confused” about their futures’ in a post-Brexit Scotland. First Minster Nicola Sturgeon … Continue reading Unclear Future for EU Students in Scotland
By Calum Brown Cameron Glasgow, a 19-year-old from West Lothian, is the first candidate to run for the Green Party in Livingston, in a general election, since 2004. The Green candidate decided to take a year out before committing to … Continue reading Politician aims to bridge gap between generations as he runs as youngest candidate in Scotland
By Evann Clelland With austerity at an all-time high, no end in sight for Britain leaving the UK, and fake news sweeping the UK media, Boris Johnson has decided to try his hand at film-making. In a seasonal spoof of … Continue reading Vote, Actually
by Ryan Brown Fizzy drink fans have hailed yesterday’s release of Irn Bru 1901 which uses an “old and unimproved” recipe back from when the ginger drink was first made. Demand for the new flavour, that Irn Bru believe has never … Continue reading Relief for sugar lovers as Irn Bru 1901 hits the shelves
By Calum Brown Former Buddies boss Jack Ross returns to his old club tonight as Hibernian face St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership under the lights at the Simple Digital Arena. It will be Ross’ second game in charge of Hibs … Continue reading Jack Ross returns to Paisley as Hibs take on St Mirren
By Gregor Sleith New research by a Canadian academic has drawn attention to the underlying mood experienced by police officers in Scotland, highlighting problems with officers turning to alcohol and prescription drug use to combat growing stress related issues. Professor … Continue reading New study finds Scottish police officers are exhausted, stressed and depressed.
By Calum Brown Livingston tasted defeat to Rangers on Sunday for the third time this season, meaning the Lions have picked up just five points from a possible 27 in their last nine Premiership games. Strikes from Joe Aribo and … Continue reading Gary Holt brands Rangers defeat as ‘toughest day at the office’ as Livingston go five games without a win
