Medical chiefs have called for a crackdown on cheap alcohol sales in Scotland. The British Medical Association (BMA) Scotland also wants a ban on alcohol advertising at sporting and entertainment events.

A three-year-old boy suffered a massive burn to his stomach after “sustained contact” against a red-hot radiator, a court heard. The youngster was left in agony after an incident at a flat in Milton, Glasgow, last November.

Glasgow City Council has appointed Ms Margaret Doran as the new Executive Director for Education and Social Work services. Margaret Doran is the current Service Director for Education Services and came to Glasgow from Southend Borough Council in June of last year.

The future of time banking in Scotland is set to grow as a joint initiative is launched by Volunteer Development Scotland and Time Banks UK. The partnership seeks to complement and strengthen traditional volunteering by breaking down the time barrier in order to reach out to those who don’t normally get involved.