Scotland

Balsam Bash in Forfar

The North East Scotland branch has had a busy few weeks. Members have been out tackling the Himalayan balsam problem in Forfar again. The weed is an invasive, non-native plant also known by the common names of ‘policeman’s helmet’ and ‘touch-me-not’. Himalayan balsam has been listed as a Species of Special Concern since 2017 and is listed on Schedule […]

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Screenwriter arrested under terror laws

Screenwriter Paul Laverty has been arrested by Police Scotland. Laverty, who has won the Palme d’Or, was detained by officers in Edinburgh on Monday. It is understood that Laverty faces a terrorism charge for wearing a T-shirt stating: “Genocide in Palestine time to take action”. In other cases, the garment has been alleged to be

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OnlyFans teacher struck off

A former physics teacher whose sexually explicit OnlyFans profile was seen by school pupils has been struck off. Kirsty Buchan, from Coatbridge, posted pictures of herself using the pseudonym Jessica Jackrabbit, and described herself as a “good teacher gone bad” with a “sexy tight body”. She advertised the paid-for page using Instagram, which pupils could

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Forfar volunteering

This Sunday, our North-East Scotland branch returned to the frontlines of conservation. On the agenda: tackling the invasive Himalayan Balsam threatening our native ecosystem. This time, the team focused on a patch of new growth where the aggressive balsam was choking out the native plants. This task demanded extra precision, navigating thick brambles, nettles, and

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Aberdeen at the beach

The Aberdeenshire activists made the most of the glorious Sunday sun by heading to Balmedie Beach. The morning first consisted of litter picking, making sure our homeland retains its natural beauty. Then later some military-style team building exercises, such as log carries and bridge building. A couple of our activists even braved the icy cold

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