18 h. ago West Lothian villagers hoping to expand community food hub saved from closure

New links with food suppliers have been set up and the pantry welcomes around 40 visitors a week in Bridgend.

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26 h. ago West Lothian village one of first to get new 20mph speed limit approved

The village’s proximity to Bathgate saw it included in the first tier of a county wide roll-out of speed reduction measures, as part of Scottish Government plans.

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4 d. ago ‘Artefacts were just sitting in suitcases in people’s homes’: the London museum preserving Somali culture

The UK’s first dedicated space for Somali heritage has built its collection from 15 years of donations. Culture House’s founders explain the power of giving a permanent home to a community’s heritage and hopesYou could probably walk right past Culture House without noticing it. Tucked away, just off the bustle of London’s Uxbridge Road, the building’s muted colours, simple sign and arched doorway give little away. Step inside, though, and you’ll soon be enticed by what is the UK’s first permanent exhibition and cultural space dedicated to Somali heritage.Officially opened last May, Culture House features a collection of over 150 artefacts, a rotating exhibition, poetry workshops and a digital archive. It has quickly developed a reputation as a hub for the UK’s Somali community, while drawing in curious visitors from outside the diaspora too. Non-profit group the Anti-Tribalism Movement, who lead the project, say the aim is to “celebrate, preserve and connect” Somali culture and comm...

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6 d. ago London leaver: 'we're so close to the sea in West Sussex our London friends visit all the time'

The couple and their five-year-old son are enjoying the community feel of their development in West Sussex, 10 minutes from the sea

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7 d. ago Developer Forum set the stage for £3.6bn wind power boom in South Lanarkshire

A major event brought together renewable developers, local authorities and key partners to kickstart new onshore wind investment worth £3.6bn.

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9 d. ago Dogs Trust in West Calder break new ground as work begins on rehoming centre re

The new facilities will include a new rehoming building and reception area with glass-fronted viewing kennels, quieter, dedicated kennels for new arrivals and dogs with more complex behavioural needs, and a purpose-built mum and puppy unit.

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1 week ago 'Big hit to Budget' coming for Scotland as weak tax base, benefits take toll: Scottish Fiscal Commission

The SNP’s choices to boost social security and public sector pay spending without enough funding , alongside Scotland’s weaker tax base, will leave the next Scottish Government with little room for new commitments.

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1 week ago New £7 million Loretto development to transform Cardonald community

Work has started on a new £7 million housing development in Glasgow to help people aged 55 and over live more independently in their community.

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2 w. ago Calls for more urgency over need for new medical centre in West Lothian village

Built to serve just 4,500 it is now responsible for 16,000 patients

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2 w. ago Liverpool braced for £25m exit to boost funds for second Alexander Isak transfer bid

Liverpool are set to complete yet another transfer to continue their summer of work and to boost their funds amid the chance they return for another Alexander Isak bid before the window shuts

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3 w. ago Demolition work starts on old Chapelhall Senior Citizens Centre to make space for new community hub

Project is being led by the Chapelhall Community Development Group, who plan to build a new two-storey centre that will offer activities and services based on local needs.

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3 w. ago Funding boost for community development trust in West Lothian village

It's part of a £2.5 million package supporting almost 80 organisations across Scotland

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3 w. ago 'Significant milestone' reached in bid to transform church hall in Paisley into community hub

Ferguslie Community Development Trust's request for an asset transfer of St Ninian's Church Hall has been validated.

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3 w. ago Tiny Bookshop review – a truly cosy escape made with readers in mind

PC; Neoludic GamesReal titles from Shakespeare to John Green line the shelves of your seaside shop in a rhythmic, mellow management simulator worth relaxing intoIt is a rare thing in my experience that a resource management simulator, set in a retail or service environment, can strike the precise tone and pace that manages to evoke both interest and relaxation. As a player who previously worked as a bookseller, and currently is a novelist, I am poised to be extremely stressed out by a game set in a mobile bookshop. However, Tiny Bookshop is crafted with such care and balance that I found myself losing hours to the gentle pace and tiny puzzles and sheer escapism of the world it presents.The setup is simple, and one that is common to many games in the post Stardew Valley era of “cosy” games. You throw in your old life and open a shop selling tiny things you are passionate about to a bustling little community full of interesting characters who you progressively develop relationships wi...

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