Caroline Lewis

1 month ago | labourbehindthelabel.org | Caroline Lewis

Feb 26, 2025 | reports, Fundraising This report looks at the impact that Labour Behind the Label has had during the financial year 2023/24. This year has continued to present challenges for us all, as global economic uncertainty has impacted the cost of living in countries around the world. Yet despite obstacles, you – our supporters – have stood with us every step of the way.

Oct 21, 2023 | news.stv.tv | Caroline Lewis

Fungi foragers are being urged to only take what they need in order to protect natural habitats. According to Forestry and Land Scotland, irresponsible foragers are clearing whole areas of mushrooms in one hit, damaging fragile ecosystems. People planning to make the most of autumn’s bounty and try their hand at picking mushrooms have been asked to take extra care.

Oct 20, 2023 | news.stv.tv | Caroline Lewis

Low-income families in Scotland are at an increasing risk of malnutrition as the price of some essential food items continues to soar. A report by Which? found cupboard staples including fruits, vegetables, cheese, meat and porridge were subject to the highest price hikes with some increasing by as much as 144% in the last year. Nutritionists say the rising prices of essential items will have a negative impact on families’ diets.

Oct 7, 2023 | news.stv.tv | Caroline Lewis

Glasgow residents are being asked to hunt down old wallpaper scraps in their tenement homes so that National Trust Scotland can create an archive. Tenements have been a familiar part of Glasgow’s cityscape since the 1800s, but little is known about their interiors. It is hoped the appeal will help shape a picture of what it was like to live in a tenement in years gone by and give the charity an idea of how people chose to decorate their homes.

Sep 14, 2023 | msn.com | Roshina Jowaheer |Caroline Lewis

A British town is being slowly ruined by residents of "tent city" - who are being blamed for leaving the pavements covered in poo, mass littering and generally "putting off" tourists. The unwelcomed camp is next to a statue of the first female MP, Nancy Astor, a few yards from where graduating Plymouth University students are awarded their degree certificates.