Lockdown Update

Boris Johnson has addressed the nation regarding the lockdown but devolved governments are following their own paths. Everything explained here. Statistics  Across the UK the current figures stand at 223,060 confirmed cases of Covid-19 which is an increase of 3,877 today. Sadly, there has been 210 people who have passed away in the past 24 hours due to the coronavirus therefore the current figure is 32,065

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Initiatives to Support the Vulnerable

Initiatives to Support the Vulnerable

It is true that coronavirus does not discriminate; however, there are a few groups of people who are significantly more affected by the virus, leading to them having an increased risk of complications. Vulnerable groups have been told to shield to lower their risk of contracting the virus. This may mean that they are unable to leave their home to shop for essentials or are simply

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So… What Could Brexit Really Mean for Scottish Independence?

So… What Could Brexit Really Mean for Scottish Independence?

October 31st: the scariest day of the year – and also Halloween. It’s apparent from the events of the last few years that no one is certain what will happen over the next few months and years in regards to Brexit. Any consideration for a second Scottish independence referendum will depend on whether the UK leaves the EU, and if it does so, on what terms.

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Lennon Back for 10 in a Row?

Lennon Back for 10 in a Row?

Conspiracies as Neil Lennon rejoins Celtic FC on the hunt for ten in a row. Conspiracies When Neil Lennon went to Celtic FC to replace Brendan Rodgers, it was told that he would only be there until the Summer, but now people are wondering if he will stay for ten in a row, as he was the manager that started it in the first place. Neil

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England’s Problem, Scotland’s News

England’s Problem, Scotland’s News

Is England’s knife crime problem really a national crisis?       England and Wales have seen a sharp rise in knife crime since 2010, with an average increase of 45.7%. Since the start of the year, 9 teenagers in London, Birmingham and Manchester have fallen victim of this new epidemic. The murders of Yousef Makki in Manchester and Jodie Chesney in London has prompted police

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Why Scottish Teachers Marched for Pay

Why Scottish Teachers Marched for Pay

On Saturday the 27th of October, Scottish teachers took to the streets of Glasgow, calling for  a 10% pay rise, here’s why. The event was organised by Scotland’s largest teaching union, the Educational Institute of Scotland who said the value of teachers’ pay has fallen by more than a fifth over the past decade. The march started in Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Park before the march to George

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Scotland Women’s Football: A Dream Come True

Scotland Women’s Football: A Dream Come True

You are reading the 500th article published by The Oystercatcher. Thanks for supporting us. For the first time in the history of Scottish Women’s football, the Scotland Women’s National team have made it to the World Cup in France 2019