Karin Goodwin
@karingoodwin.bsky.social
Journalist |Co-editor of theferret.scot |Co-founder of Govanhill's Community Newsroom| Migration, housing, justice, people power and planet |Always up for dancin'
Far-right loyalist Jim Dowson fundraising for ‘vigilante’ groups in Scotland New by @karingoodwin.bsky.social
Far-right loyalist Jim Dowson fundraising for ‘vigilante’ groups in Scotland
Dowson led flag protests at Belfast City Hall in 2012 and now fronts a Christian nationalist organisation
thedetail.tv
A poignant, difficult, and important story by @karingoodwin.bsky.social. Families bereaved by suicide should not be left waiting for support. Well done to 'A Place Called Here' peer support group and @samhscotland.bsky.social for drawing attention to this.
The Ferret@theferret.scot · 3w ago🔴NEW: Those bereaved by suicide have a 65 per cent increased risk of taking their own lives. So why is there not more funding for support after tragedy strikes? Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/p/ad39760b-211c-4837-9cec-9fb06e620716/
This, by @karingoodwin.bsky.social for @theferret.scot, is vital journalism.
The Ferret@theferret.scot · 3w ago🔴NEW: Those bereaved by suicide have a 65 per cent increased risk of taking their own lives. So why is there not more funding for support after tragedy strikes? Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/p/ad39760b-211c-4837-9cec-9fb06e620716/
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🔴 NEW: The health and wellbeing of hundreds of babies and toddlers is at risk in temporary accommodation, it is claimed, due to unsafe sleeping conditions, overcrowding and a lack of basic necessities. Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/homeless-accommodation-babies-risk/
Women supporting asylum seekers in Scotland say they have been threatened, followed and abused at protests and online. The Ferret spoke to 14 women about their experiences. Our latest: http://www.theferret.scot/women-abused-far-right-scotland/
Scottish activists are still facing terrorism charges for wearing T-shirts or holding signs. Now it turns out they've been more terrorism charges in relation to Palestine Action than charges against all other groups. My latest with @lukejbutterly.bsky.social www.theferret.scot/more-palesti...
Over 100 Scottish terrorism charges have been linked to Palestine Action. That's more in seven months than all other groups faced in 25 years
The number of Scottish terrorism charges in relation to Palestine Action in the last seven months is more than all the other charges put together since the 2000 Terrorism Act came into force, new figu...
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More than half of all terror display cases in Scotland relate to Palestine Action. There were also more cases involving loyalist paramilitary displays (66) than republican ones (13), the reverse of N Ireland - 83 republican v 11 loyalist With @billybriggs24.bsky.social & @karingoodwin.bsky.social
Half of all Scotland’s terror support cases tied to Palestine Action ban
Most other Scottish cases related to UVF and other loyalist paramilitary groups
thedetail.tv
No words for this ongoing horror and violence in the West Bank. Is there ANYONE that believes that this family car – a father driving home his wife and four children after shopping and dinner – "accelerated towards the forces"?! It has to stop. www.haaretz.com/west-bank/20...
Israeli forces kill Palestinian mother, father and 2 children in West Bank
Ali Bani Odeh, 37, His Wife and Two of Their Children, 5 and 7, Were Killed in the West Bank's Tammun When Israeli Forces Fired on Their Car. Two Other Children Survived the Attack. The Justice Minist...
haaretz.com
I really enjoyed this conversation with Laura, Natalie and Calum on Scotcast. As the dust settles after the Union Street fire, we talked about who owns our cities, what that means for our heritage and how we can give ordinary people more ownership over their cities. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Scotcast - Glasgow fire: who owns our historic buildings? - BBC Sounds
Who is responsible for preserving our heritage – and are they doing enough?
bbc.co.uk
Fire which destroyed Glasgow’s Union Corner building, built in 1851, and closed Central Station, Scotland’s busiest, started in a vape shop which hadn’t paid business rates and isn’t registered to sell tobacco or vaping products. @karingoodwin.bsky.social @theferret.scot
Revealed: Shop where Glasgow fire started had not registered to sell vapes or paid business taxes
A Ferret investigation has found there was no registration to sell vapes at the Union Street premises in Glasgow where a major fire started - and we can reveal the name of the company behind the shop.
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"This needs to be a wake-up call in terms of the risks these types of premises pose to public safety”
Revealed: Shop where Glasgow fire started had not registered to sell vapes or paid business taxes
A Ferret investigation has found there was no registration to sell vapes at the Union Street premises in Glasgow where a major fire started - and we can reveal the name of the company behind the shop.
theferret.scot
The Scottish government has pivoted back towards a pro oil position to attack the Labour government and the energy profits levy tax. I spoke to @karingoodwin.bsky.social from @theferret.scot on the SNP's confusing commitments to 'just transition' and 'it's Scotland's oil'.
Has the Scottish Government changed its stance on oil and gas?
With a decision on the Rosebank oil field imminent – and lobbying around the windfall tax at fever pitch – some are questioning whether the Scottish Government's current stance on oil and gas is in st...
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More than four years ago then-first minister Nicola Sturgeon said it would be “fundamentally wrong” to keep extracting fossil fuels indefinitely. Today, ministers’ language on new projects like Rosebank is noticeably more cautious. We looked at what changed www.theferret.scot/has-the-scot...
Has the Scottish Government changed its stance on oil and gas?
With a decision on the Rosebank oil field imminent – and lobbying around the windfall tax at fever pitch – some are questioning whether the Scottish Government's current stance on oil and gas is in st...
theferret.scot
🔴NEW: Former tour guides have come forward with allegations of 'intimidation' and discrimination at Stirling Castle, adding to mounting scrutiny of Historic Environment Scotland. Read: https://www.theferret.scot/intimidation-and-discrimination-allegations-keep-coming-at-scandal-hit-heritage-agency
UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful, high court judges rule www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful, high court judges rule
Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge against decision to proscribe it under anti-terrorism laws
theguardian.com
Books are being challenged in Scottish schools. Librarians fear a 'chilling effect' on freedom of speech. “While hopefully librarians will not remove books, they may feel pressure to remove some from open collections and limit access”. www.theferret.scot/books-scotti...
Books are being challenged in Scottish schools. Librarians fear a 'chilling effect' on freedom of speech
Dozens of complaints about reading material in school libraries have been received, with campaigners warning that "book bans" could increase.
theferret.scot
“There are a lot of questions about this money that need answered. I’m glad OSCR will now look into it.” Yesterday we reported OSRC was launching an inquiry into the CCA following concerns raised from former staff. https://www.theferret.scot/cca-to-be-investigated-over-financial-governance-concerns/
🔴 Posts on social media claimed Swinney had stayed in Mandelson’s residence last year when on a trip to the US.
Thanks to former staff who've been speaking to me in recent weeks about financial concerns at the CCA, and questioning especially what happened to ring fenced project funding. Good news for them that OSCR has now decided to launch an investigation into the CCA's "financial governance". 👍
The Ferret@theferret.scot · 7mo ago🔴 Glasgow's CCA, which folded in January, is to be investigated by the Scottish charity regulator over its financial governance. The Ferret has spoken to several former CCA staff members about financial concerns: https://www.theferret.scot/cca-to-be-investigated-over-financial-governance-concerns/
Great investigation here on what’s going on in Scotland. And pleased to be able to share my thoughts with the Ferret team.
The Ferret@theferret.scot · 7mo ago🔴NEW: Books are being removed or restricted in Scottish school libraries following complaints, creating a “chilling effect” that campaigners warn threatens both freedom of speech and inclusive education. Read the story: https://www.theferret.scot/books-scottish-schools-librarians/
🔴NEW: Books are being removed or restricted in Scottish school libraries following complaints, creating a “chilling effect” that campaigners warn threatens both freedom of speech and inclusive education. Read the story: https://www.theferret.scot/books-scottish-schools-librarians/
This is a really useful read... It doesn't solve anything itself, but it helps provide understanding - and without that, we can't even start to solve the issue of GPs, appointments and best use of limited funds.
The Ferret@theferret.scot · 7mo ago“Why can’t I get a GP appointment?” has become a national refrain. Our latest De-noiser looks at the data behind the 8am scramble – and asks whether new funding and walk-in clinics will change anything https://www.theferret.scot/why-cant-i-get-an-appointment-with-my-gp/
“Why can’t I get a GP appointment?” has become a national refrain. Our latest De-noiser looks at the data behind the 8am scramble – and asks whether new funding and walk-in clinics will change anything https://www.theferret.scot/why-cant-i-get-an-appointment-with-my-gp/
🔴 Farmed salmon were treated with a lot more drugs than the industry said, leading campaigners to question the credibility of the salmon farming industry. Read our latest investigation: https://bit.ly/4bt4mLq
Great to see a new chair in place for the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry. The family have been waiting a long time for answers so delighted for them that the work continues from March. #ShekuBayoh www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Supreme Court judge appointed new chair of Sheku Bayoh inquiry
Lord Colbeck will succeed Lord Bracadale as chair of the inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh in Kirkcaldy in May 2015.
bbc.co.uk
ICYMI: In late November I went to Bethlehem. The city was preparing for Christmas for the first time in two years. But for families I met in Aida camp, things were far from peaceful. www.theferret.scot/its-christma...
It’s Christmas in Bethlehem. But children in the West Bank face violence and fear
Mohammed was 17 years old when he was shot by an Israeli sniper in Bethlehem. Two years on, his family say there is no accountability for his death. Their story is one of dozens from across the West B...
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