Positively Scottish, February 17 2017 For tens of thousands of refugees who have fled war-torn countries, settling into life in a European city like Berlin is not easy. But Scottish comedian and former DJ Neil Numb is hoping to give them something to laugh about. The 43-year-old from Edinburgh has teamed up with charity arts […]
October 12 2016: Double helping of dance with Scottish Ballet
The Evening Express, October 12 2016 There’s flying jackets, big joyful movements and lots of whistling.
September 30 2016: Kinks show is a rock ‘n’ roll fantasy
The Evening Express, September 30 2016 It’s not every day a job interview involves a visit from one of the UK’s greatest rock stars.
September 9 2016: Aberdeen DJs at heart and soul of 70s sound
The Evening Express, September 9 2016 It could have gone either way for Steve Willox.
July 5 2016: Fighting to win back trust: Inside Aberdeen’s crematorium
The Evening Express, July 5 2016 Families are gathering at the front of Hazlehead Crematorium as they get ready to say goodbye to their loved one.
April 22 2016: Exclusive: Noel Gallagher speaks on Aberdeen and rowies ahead of AECC gig
The Evening Express, April 22 2016 There can’t be much in this world that leaves Noel Gallagher speechless.
February 11 2016: Films like Spotlight remind us how important journalism is
The Evening Times opinion column, February 11 2016 There is only one thing I love more than a good Hollywood movie. And that’s a good Hollywood movie about journalism.
February 3 2016: ‘I had a season ticket for the hospital’ – Read how five Glasgow men battled through addictions and homelessness
The Evening Times / Herald Scotland, February 3 2016 A group of men, including an ex-naval officer, have spoken out about battling addictions and living on the streets of Glasgow in a bid to help others.
January 3 2016: Syrian refugees: ‘It feels like we never left our families back in Syria because of the warm welcome we received in Scotland’
Father-of-four Mohammad Ahmad turns to the baby of the family – his youngest son Omar – to ask if he’s happy in Paisley.
December 20 2015: Look, no Hans … How Scots comedians are stealing the limelight in Berlin’s stand-up scene
The Sunday Herald, December 20 2015 Scots have been the punchline of jokes in Germany for decades thanks to the tired old tight-fisted stereotype.
November 28 2016: Ein Syrer heilt sein Kriegstrauma mit modernem Tanz
Die Welt / WeltN24, November 28 2015 Auf seiner Flucht nach Deutschland entdeckt der Syrer Omar den modernen Tanz. Seine neue Leidenschaft hilft ihm, den Krieg in seiner Heimat zu verarbeiten. Einige seiner Freunde finden das albern.
October 8 2015: Refugees are part of our communities so we must change the way we think about them
The Evening Times opinion column, October 8 2015 Right now and in the coming weeks refugees will be trying to settle into life in Glasgow and other parts of Scotland.
Rachel Loxton 