A care home for adults in Fife must make urgent improvements in the care experienced by residents, inspectors have said. The Care Inspectorate has served a formal Improvement Notice on
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People who play board games and cards are more likely to stay mentally sharp in later life, according to a new study. Psychologists at the University of Edinburgh tested more
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Scotland’s First Minister has insisted due process must be respected after her predecessor appeared in court on a series of sexual assault charges. Alex Salmond pleaded not guilty on Thursday
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Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond is due to appear in court on a series of sexual assault and attempted rape charges. The preliminary hearing is to take place at
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Scotland’s First Minister has said immigration powers should be devolved, calling UK-wide policy on the issue a “disaster”. During a campaign visit to Stirling on Tuesday, Nicola Sturgeon is expected
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Long-term smokers who switched to vaping were halfway towards achieving the vascular health of a non-smoker within a month, a study has found. Researchers from the University of Dundee said
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Health Secretary Jeane Freeman is facing calls to resign amid claims of a “cover-up” over the death of a child in a Glasgow hospital that may have been linked to
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UNISON, Scotland’s largest union, has today warned of a social work crisis as cuts have left the service struggling to cope. In a new report, ‘Save from harm‘ looks at
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The brother of Simple Minds singer Jim Kerr has been found guilty of stalking two “superfans” of the band. Paul Kerr threatened to murder John Fagan and drag his wife
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A care home for older people in must make urgent improvements in the care experienced by vulnerable residents, inspectors have said. The Care Inspectorate has served a formal Improvement Notice
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