The gov't says, no new oil or gas licences - but may say yes to Rosebank. Local people are calling for a rejection of this oil field - which may have links to human rights abuses in Palestine. Will the gov't listen?

The gov't is too influenced by big business and corporations - says local Labour SMP Simon Opher. Indeed it is - Big Tech and arms being among those industries the gov't protects - instead of the People.

A local entrepreneur is launching mental health support groups for men - to challenge the "man up" culture that results in many suicides. A great project - but why are there so many mental health issues?

Back in the USA is Ellen now - after an escape to the Cotswolds. But what kind of excape was it people are wondering. And is she any safer where she is now - given the Epstein file reports?

The gov't has agreed emergency funding to keep a council afloat. The council can recover - by selling assets and cutting services. Mightn't it be better if the People took over the assets - and ran the city?

People are invited to nominate someone who makes life better for their community - for the BBC "Make a Difference" Awards. A great reminder that it's people - not the gov't - who make our world better!