Fear for future of lifeline Women’s Aid outreach service
Vital support for domestic abuse victims could be lost if lifeline funding is stopped.
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READERS’ LETTERS: Fight for Dundee plant jobs must continue
Sir, – I read with disappointment the confirmation that Michelin is no longer to manufacture tyres in Dundee.
Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell brands BBC gender pay gap ‘grotesque’
Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell says “grotesque” and ongoing unfairness in pay at the BBC is offensive.
New WTF women’s group set up in response to opening of Fife’s only lap dancing club
The imminent opening of a strip club in Kirkcaldy has led to the launch of a new women’s group in the town.
Hundreds expected to descend on Pride festivals in Scotland
Two Pride festivals will take place in Scotland this weekend, including a first for the Outer Hebrides.
PICTURES: Thousands attend historic Pride celebration in Perth city centre
Thousands of people made their way to the Fair City on Saturday for the inaugural Perthshire Pride celebration. The event drew large crowds to Perth Concert Hall plaza for a packed programme of live music, speeches, theatre and dance. Read the full article on Perthshire Pride here.
VIDEO: Kirk minister’s apology launches first Perthshire Pride celebration
A Church of Scotland minister launched Perthshire’s first LGBTQ+ Pride event with the words: “I am so sorry”.
Cannes leaders sign pledge to improve gender equality
The leaders of the Cannes Film Festival have signed a gender equality pledge promising to make their selection process more transparent and to push their executive boards toward gender parity.
ALEX BELL: Men’s relationships with their children have changed — and it’s time Scottish society caught up
A father died last week.
Kirrie councillor says authority is failing on equality and diversity
A councillor has told the local authority to “up the ante” on equality and diversity.