ONE in five children is living in poverty in parts of almost every local council area in Scotland, a survey from a group of leading charities has revealed.

Practical gadgets to help the elderly and infirm at home have been developed by a university team using the latest technology.

Whether independent or devolved from the UK, Scotland is set to gain more control over welfare spending – including state pensions, unemployment and disability benefits.

A probe into the financial management of social work in Dumfries and Galloway has uncovered a number of failings.

Two women whose new-born babies were taken into care have won a court ruling that their human rights were breached.