A short film made by Shameela Islam-Zulfiqar explores the experiences of Syrian families who have taken refuge on Bute in Scotland.
DOCTOR Shameela Islam-Zulfiqar, filmmaker and winner of the Helena Kennedy Foundation from Manchester, has released a film documenting the lives of Syrian refugees who moved to Bute since last Christmas.
The competition between Serco and Calmac to run the west coast ferries will continue after Labour motion is defeated in parliament
FERRY workers and trade unionists were watching from the public gallery in Holyrood as the Scottish Government defended its decision to put the west coast ferry service, worth PS1bn, out to tender.
An attempt by Scottish Labour to halt the controversial tendering process was defeated on Wednesday, with parliament instead supporting an SNP amendment backing the bidding process.
Parent company of CalMac ferries, David MacBrayne Ltd, awarded contract for military movements at Marchwood military port
THE Scottish Government-owned parent company of Calmac ferries, David MacBrayne Ltd, has been awarded a 35-year contract to manage military movements at Marchwood Military Port in Hampshire.
David MacBrayne Ltd joined with Grimsby firm GBA (Holdings) to form a new company, Solent Gateway Ltd, to bid for the Marchwood contract from the Ministry of Defence. Solent Gateway is 50/50 owned by David MacBrayne and GBA.
RMT union says it has not been given assurances on jobs, pay and pensions for CalMac staff
CALMAC staff have begun three days of industrial action after last minute talks between the RMT Union and CalMac to avert the action broke down on Monday evening.
Staff have begun a 48-hour overtime ban before staging a 24-hour strike on Friday, and RMT's Scotland organiser Godon Martin warned there will be "widespread disruption throughout the CalMac network".
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To mark Friday the 13th, CommonSpace examines 13 of the things infuriating local residents most in Argyll and asks: is Argyll & Bute Council the worst council in Scotland?
RESIDENTS in South Cowal are still reeling from the news that the fight for the Castle Toward estate community take-over has been destroyed thanks to Argyll and Bute Council's decision to reject their offer and deny their right to the land.