Tag: homelessness

Homeless man “sleeping in organ of Scotland’s biggest cathedral”

Local News

Kirsty Stewart - October 29, 2015

A HOMELESS man has been sheltering inside the organ of Scotland’s biggest cathedral, according to staff. The daredevil is believed to have entered St Mary’s...

Comedy stars coming to Fringe to raise money for charity

Entertainment

Deadline News Journalist - July 22, 2015

Stars from the world of stand-up are coming to the Edinburgh Fringe in aid of a housing and homelessness charity. Irish funnyman Tommy Tiernan and...

Research reveals gulf between Scots’ perception of homelessness and the reality

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - February 3, 2015

A RECENT STUDY has revealed a huge gulf in the public perception of why people are homeless and the real reasons behind their struggle. The...

Housing and homelessness service praised by inspectors

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - March 22, 2012

ONE of Scotland’s leading housing and homelessness support services has been praised by the Care Inspectorate for its high standards and for achieving positive...

Decline in homeless figures

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - February 14, 2012

FEWER people in Scotland are being made homeless according to official statistics published today. There was a 20% decrease in both homelessness applications and assessments,...