Dundee council leader pledges to help the homeless after officer’s ‘career beggars’ claim
The leader of Dundee City Council has pledged that the authority will engage more with homeless people after a council officer said many were “career beggars”.
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Irish Government sat on the sidelines during housing crisis – SF
The Irish Government has sat on the sidelines during the housing crisis, Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said.
Call for Dundee council to help homeless folk by writing off housing debt
A call has been made for temporary housing debts run up by homeless people in Dundee to be written off.
Record number of Scots seek help with housing
Charrity leaders warned Scotland is facing a “national housing emergency” after record numbers of people turned to Shelter Scotland in a bid to keep a roof over their head.
Row after Dundee city centre manager claims ALL local rough sleepers are ‘career beggars’
Dundee's city centre boss has come under fire from vulnerable locals for her claim that the city’s rough sleepers are “career beggars”.
Dundee researcher Roy uses virtual reality to revolutionise crime investigations
A researcher from Dundee University is hoping to revolutionise the way crime scenes are investigated – by using virtual reality.
Dundee homeless charity appeals for donations of craft materials
One of Dundee’s main homeless charities is appealing for donations of craft materials.
Frightened Rabbit and Lulu to perform at Social Bite charity sleep-out
Frightened Rabbit and Lulu are to perform at a charity sleep-out which is taking place across four cities.
WINTER HELP NEEDED: Dundee homeless charity appeals for warm clothes and bedding
One of Dundee’s leading homeless charities is already gearing up for the colder days ahead by putting out an early appeal for warm clothes and bedding.
Campaigners hope Pope will focus spotlight on homeless during visit
A homeless advocacy group says it hopes Pope Francis uses his global clout to force Ireland’s government to tackle the crisis.
No new money for homelessness strategy, minister admits
The Government has committed no new money to pay for its flagship £100 million fund to eradicate rough sleeping within the decade, Housing Secretary James Brokenshire has admitted.
No new money for homelessness strategy, minister admits
There is no new money behind the Government’s flagship £100 million fund to eradicate rough sleeping within the decade, Housing Secretary James Brokenshire has admitted.
Rough sleeping strategy can help homeless people turn their lives around – PM
Theresa May has declared her aim to help homeless people “turn their lives around” as the Government launched a £100 million plan to end rough sleeping on England’s streets.
Dundee homeless charity boss thanks local pupils for answering call for help
The boss of Dundee’s Eagles Wings Trust has given a huge thanks to pupils from Carnoustie High School who have been collecting on the charity’s behalf.
Former Dundee heroin addict ‘living proof’ that folk can turn their lives around
In the depth of his addiction, John McCabe was homeless and trapped in a cycle of drug use.
‘Urgent action’ needed as more in Dundee seeking help for homelessness
The number of people being left homeless in Dundee has risen by almost 10% in a year – with four people seeking help every day.
Damning report shows more homeless in Dundee hostels
Council bosses will meet the authors of a damning new report that found steady growth in the number of people living in hostels in Dundee.
Folk from Jamaica and Poland sleeping rough on Dundee streets as numbers rise
Rough sleepers from as far as Jamaica and Poland have been spotted in the streets of Dundee, as charity bosses call for help to meet a rise in the number of homeless people in the city.
Photo enthusiasts raise cash for Dundee’s homeless
Homeless people in Dundee have been helped by some of the city’s photo enthusiasts.
Safe and Sound: Initiative helps hundreds of young Dundonians affected by homlessness
More than 500 young people affected by homelessness have been given assistance as part of a new campaign.