David Henderson

1 month ago | craigdailypress.com | David Henderson

Every year, the majority of Christians around the world, Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant, participate in what is arguably one of the most counter-cultural traditions — the season of Lent. This 40-day period in the Christian calendar leading to the annual celebration of the Resurrection of Christ is a time during which Christians intensify the ancient biblical disciplines of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

Nov 3, 2023 | craigdailypress.com | David Henderson

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Nov 1, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | David Henderson

Scottish graduates are seeing their student loan debt rising at a rate of 6.25% a year. For many, that's a higher rate than they would pay for a mortgage. The rate has risen rapidly over the past year or so, in response to the high cost of borrowing and soaring inflation. The soaring rate will not mean graduates have to pay more each month but it could affect how long it will take for many to repay that debt.

Oct 24, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | David Henderson

Greater Manchester is full of yellow buses, the most obvious sign is being brought back under public control. So, could Glasgow make a similar move back to the orange Strathclyde region buses last seen in the 1980s? For years, much of Scotland's bus network has been in decline, with fewer buses on fewer routes. The end result? Fewer passengers can take the bus to work, college or the shops. Glasgow has been hit especially hard, with bus use plummeting by 32% in a decade.

Sep 7, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | David Henderson

It's three years since the Aberdeen to Glasgow train ploughed off the line near Stonehaven. Three people died after the train hit a landslide at Carmont and derailed. The toll could have been much higher, if the train had not been almost empty that day. Since then, a long investigation has tried to answer three key questions: what went wrong, who's to blame, and what can be done to prevent a similar tragedy in future?