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THE NEWSROOM

by Fife College journalism students

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160,000 Scots in payday lender debt

By Lori-Ann Doig

Nearly 160,000 Scots of all ages have taken out payday loans in order to repay existing debts, according to research by the Debt Advisory Centre Scotland.

MPs are coming face-to-face with some of the biggest lenders in the industry today to encourage them to limit the number of extensions that can be made to existing loans.

Daniel Pelka report released

B y Emma Muir

A case review found that the four-year-old, who was murdered by his mother and her partner, was described as being “invisible” to teachers, social workers and police and that “no professional tried sufficiently hard enough” to talk to him.

Scotland legalises gay marriage

By Ciaran Sneddon

The Scottish Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to allow same-sex couples to marry.

The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill was passed with 105 votes to 18 in a move which comes just weeks after the Westminster parliament passed a similar law in England and Wales.

National news

Public back eco-friendly transport

By Emma Muir

A poll carried out by Fife Newsroom has shown that 80% favour electric public transport.

European Parliament elections coverage

Nine in 10 voters cannot name their MEP by Ciaran Sneddon

What the EU does for us by Emma O'Neill

Billy Connolly undergoes surgery

By Emma Muir

Actor and comedian, Billy Connonlly has undergone surgery for prostate cancer.

Teacher in court over pupil affair

By Emma Muir

A female teacher has appeared in court charged with having an affair with a 17-year-old student.

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