Felicity Clifford

4 days ago | news.stv.tv | Felicity Clifford

Scotland is facing a “litter emergency” according to an environmental charity. It’s estimated 172 tonnes of rubbish have been collected by volunteers in the first three weeks of Keep Scotland Beautiful’s annual Spring Clean litter pick. The charity say discarded bottles, wrappers and disposable vapes are becoming increasingly common across the country’s streets and greenspaces.

1 week ago | news.stv.tv | Felicity Clifford

Scotland is facing a litter emergency according to an environmental charity. Keep Scotland Beautiful say they are seeing more discarded bottles, wrappers and vapes every year. STV News joined a group of volunteers clearing up their village in Fife as part their annual Spring Clean campaign. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country

3 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Felicity Clifford

The historic craft of glassmaking is being explored in a new exhibition at Perth Art Gallery. It documents different types of glass produced – from everyday items to the creative designs, Perth became known for around the world. Artists featured in the exhibition hope it will encourage a new generation to take up the craft.

4 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Felicity Clifford

Dundee and the east coast of Scotland are “desperate” for a women’s residential rehabilitation service – according to those who have overcome addiction. They’ve been speaking exclusively to STV News ahead of the publication of a report by the city’s Gendered Services Group focusing on women’s experiences of drug addiction services in Dundee. Karen Taylor said she didn’t know where to turn to for help. She said: “I got into recovery in 2021 because I fell pregnant.

4 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Felicity Clifford

Frontline police officers in Scotland are to wear body cameras as a standard part of their uniform. The technology has been widely used by forces in England and Wales since the early 2000s. The chief constable said the move will help protect officers and reassure the public. The Scottish Police Federation welcomed the move.