A former teacher at a residential childcare institution has claimed boys would sexually assault younger children at the home. The witness, who cannot be named for legal reasons, worked at
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Jurors in the trial of a couple accused of murdering a missing woman more than 19 years ago have been sent home for the night. Edward Cairney and Avril Jones
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Legislation to “simplify and modernise” the disclosure system in Scotland has been introduced at the Scottish Parliament. The Disclosure (Scotland) Bill would seek to strengthen the protection of children and
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Meeting Scotland’s child poverty targets could cost almost £1 billion a year – although a report has said that making more “modest” payments of just £10 a week could make
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Human remains have been found in the search for missing Emma Faulds. The 39-year-old was last seen on April 28 at Fairfield Park in Monkton, South Ayrshire. Police searches had
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Charities have expressed “outrage” at news that around 300 asylum seekers are to be evicted from their current homes. Serco, which provides the housing arrangement in Glasgow, first announced it
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A couple accused of killing a “vulnerable” woman “literally got away with murder for 16 years”, a court has been told. A prosecutor made the statement as he invited jurors
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A former childcare resident has told how he believed himself to be in a relationship with a teacher who sexually abused him. The witness, who cannot be named for legal
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A new support package for young carers, which offers them discounts and opportunities, has been launched. Carers aged between 11 and 18 will be eligible to apply for the nationwide
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Projects supporting people affected by homelessness are sharing £3 million of lottery funding. Eight new partnerships in Glasgow and Edinburgh have come together to develop the projects. This is part
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