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I am privileged to belong to a group of passionate writers who are called Ungagged. I love them because they share voices that deserve to be heard and often are not. At the end of Carers Week, am proud to be writing for them. Once a year we carers get patted on the back and […]
The war on plastic is real, it’s escalating. Humans are devising new ways to tackle the ever growing problem that is plastic. We are recycling more, we have discovered plastic eating insects, We’ve deployed barriers across rivers to catch plastic, we have sophisticated tractor dragged rakes to pick up the plastic on our beaches. However, we […]
The UN must recognise Palestine’s right to exist, says leading Human Rights Campaigner Today 136 out of 193 UN member states have formally recognised Palestine. The UK needs to show some leadership and be amongst the first Western European countries to recognise Palestine and its right to self-determination. British Government already recognises the principle that […]
By Jim Bollan The premeditated murder by the Israeli Zionist state of another 58 innocent Palestinians is further evidence that Israel the Apartheid state is being protected by the US and the West in its policy of ethnic cleansing. These brutal murders along with thousands of innocent Palestinian protesters injured are being portrayed by the […]
It’s not until you start paying attention you realise how ridiculous it is. £2 for a tampon out of a machine. You must have the right change – 2 individual pound coins or you’re goosed. And that’s one of the cheaper scenarios! If you use the women’s toilets, have a look next time. […]
No place like home – but where is home when you are on wheels? The shows, the carnival, the fairground integral parts to a gala, the Highland games, a village fete and important part of Scottish communities; essential components to local economies. What are the shows? The flashing lights and ringing bells, the stall holders […]
On the 10th day of Christmas, Ungagged are asking you to suport a cause. “But wait, isn’t that just the same as ‘Support a Charity’ from the other day?” I hear you cry. Well, no. There are lots of causes that aren’t linked to charities, which desperately need our support. This doesn’t have to be […]
On the 9th Day of Christmas Ungagged are bringing the focus back to your local community. Another nice easy one to do today, and it really will make at least your little corner of the world a nicer place. Wherever you are going today, whether you’re off to work or to the shops, on the […]
On the 8th day of Christmas Ungagged are asking you to save 8 people’s lives. Don’t worry, it’s easier than you think. Signing up to the organ donor register will take around a minute, and it won’t cost you a single penny. But you can literally save the lives of eight people, and improve the lives […]
Can you believe we are halfway through our 12 Days of Christmas already? Today’s small act will cost you nothing but time, but could make all the difference to someone’s wellbeing. It can be hard to admit when you are feeling lonely, and Christmas can be one of the loneliest times of the year. Have […]