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Sun is shining: the community radio station fighting for survival
Covid-19 restrictions have had a devastating effect on the already struggling Sunny Govan community radio station in Glasgow. But now it's fighting back.
Channel 4 programme accused of promoting anti-Traveller myths
A Channel 4 documentary called The Truth About Traveller Crime focused on crimes allegedly perpetrated by Travellers. Campaigners say it promoted “negative myths and stereotypes” about the community.
Rape victims billed hundreds of pounds for mobile phones seized by police
Victims of sexual violence are being forced to spend hundreds of pounds on mobile phones seized by the police, prompting calls for urgent action to halt the billing.
SNP claim of best rural broadband improvement is Mostly True
Ferret Fact Service looks at the SNP's claim that rural broadband coverage has increased more in Scotland than the rest of the UK.
Claim that Salmond show is on ‘Russian propaganda channel’ is Mostly True
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about Alex Salmond's new TV show on controversial network RT.
Mobile phone firms secretly help government deploy spy technology
Mobile phone firms have been criticised for letting government agencies exploit weaknesses in their networks rather than taking steps to secure customer data.
Prisoners outwit £1.2m mobile phone blocking technology
Calls for a privacy probe after Scottish Prison Service is first UK agency to admit using controversial phone blocking technology.