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WOMEN'S WRITES: Let's learn from Paris' social media mistake
I CAN'T help but feel sorry for Paris Brown, the former youth police and crime commissioner who last week narrowly avoided jail over a number of offensive comments she had posted on Twitter.
Published: 10:00 2nd May
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WOMEN'S WRITES: Blaming the benefit system for a monster's killing is vile
I FIND it appalling that Mick Philpott - the vile monster who has just been sentenced for killing six of his children in a fire - has been used an example for changes in the welfare system.
Published: 16:30 9th Apr
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WOMEN'S WRITES OPINION: Did impatience Kill HMV?
WHEN I first heard the bleak news that HMV was headed towards administration, flashbacks of bored Saturday afternoons and playing hide and seek behind the XXL Nirvana T-shirts flooded back to me.
Published: 11:30 4th Apr
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Kids need more time with nature
Ever heard of Nature Deficit Disorder?
It's not a medical condition, but a recent phenomenon observed in Western societies: children spend less and less time in nature.
Published: 09:30 15th Aug
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Busy time for fledglings
It has been a busy few weeks over here at RSPB Shop for Nature Loch Lomond shores.
Published: 09:30 30th Jul
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Summer Lovin'
ONE could be forgiven for forgetting which season we're in, given the grim weather we have had over the last few weeks.
Published: 09:30 16th Jul
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Get out and about
Everybody knows going outdoors will do you some good. But few of us understand just how much nature can do for our health, both physical and mental.
Published: 09:30 2nd Jul
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Team visited Horse Island
The team at RSPB Lochwinnoch is not only responsible for the management of this wonderful reserve, but also for that of other, smaller reserves too, including Horse Island.
Published: 09:30 4th Jun
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Welcome to the Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve
The reserve is home to many breeding birds with 48 breeding species in 2011, from lapwing to great spotted woodpecker. Whilst some birds are masters at hiding their nests and protecting their chicks, some are (to our enjoyment) much more comfortable in the limelight.
Published: 09:30 1st Jun
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Crab cakes
CRABS, the seaside snippers, one of Scotland's most loved shellfish and adored all over the world for its succulent white meat and flavoursome brown innards.
Published: 09:30 2nd May
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Zesty lemons
EVERYONE loves a slice of lemon their drink, a squeeze of lemon on their fish and chips and how about a dollop of lemon curd on some warm toast.
Published: 09:30 23rd Apr
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Warm Jersey Potato Salad
JERSEY Royals are bursting with flavour, this new potato has only a short season so be sure to feast on them while you can.
Published: 09:30 12th Apr
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Braised Oxtail
WELCOME to the first of our food blog's, featuring the young and talented chef David Hetherington.
In the first of his entries, David, 24, introduces himself to you and gives us a glimpse of one of his fantastic recipes.
He describes his cooking style as French inspired, with Asian influences but overall modern Scottish.
Published: 09:30 22nd Feb
