Coronavirus has affected us all in different ways. Here, we listen to the stories of four Scottish women, whose lives have been unequivocally altered, forever.
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January 23, marks National Handwriting Day - so what better time to think about reigniting your passion for a beautifully handwritten letter?
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From actionable measures you can take on the day to ways you can be involved from home, we outline information on how to protest safely during a pandemic.
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Following on from the Black Lives Matter movement, which reached its peak this week, begin your education into becoming an antiracist with these actionable ideas on how to combat racism and prejudice.
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From checking your battery to monitoring your fluids, here's how to look after your car during lockdown, as told by our partners at Fife Autocentre.
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Today, May 8, marks World Ovarian Cancer Day, a day created to help the community of those living with ovarian cancer and survivors of the disease, as well as their families and friends, to share experiences of the illness and help educate the public about the facts and symptoms to be aware of. So, there is no better time to ensure that you, our Hood readers, are up to date with everything you need to know about the cancer dubbed ‘the silent killer’.
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April was undoubtedly the month that most us never expected to have, and at times, it’s been tough to take, there’s no doubt about that. With the lockdown looking likely to extend into May though, we’re here to keep your spirits up, your minds busy and your hearts content during what is of course a worrying, difficult and uncertain time in all of our lives.
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Like many of us, you’ve probably got a to-read list (as well as a to-watch list, to-listen list and, of course, the eternal to-do list), so what better time to get stuck in than during lockdown? Long days at home are the ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in a great book, and the good news is that lots of local bookshops are still offering home delivery at the moment - or you can of course buy online for your Kindle, and experience instant gratification.
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If you’re feeling a bit gloomy about the state of the world, we’ve got the perfect fix! Whiling away the hours whilst getting lost in some gentle, feelgood TV is a great mood-booster - or if you want to hang off the edge of your seat and feel involved in some drama, then a brilliant reality TV series is always a great bet.
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We know that not much seems funny at the moment, and the world outside is a pretty scary place right now. So what we all really need is a reason to be cheerful - and what could be better than a brilliant comedy box set, packed full of characters and moments to make you laugh until you ache and raise your spirits during this tricky period?
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