People living in Scotland’s poorest areas have double the rate of illness or early death than those in the wealthiest parts, an NHS study has found. The new research highlights
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Jeremy Corbyn has called for an end to the privatisation of asylum and refugee accommodation as he met asylum seekers in Glasgow. The Labour leader met with a family fleeing
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Nuns are among 12 people arrested over alleged historical abuse at Smyllum Park orphanage. Police Scotland said 11 women and one man, aged between 62 and 85, have been arrested
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An official report has criticised police after prisoners were taken to court in just their pyjamas or underwear-like clothing. The incidents were recorded by HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland
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A body has been found by police searching for a missing teenager on the Isle of Lewis. Hannah Mackenzie, 17, was reported missing in Stornoway on Thursday evening following the
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A child with additional support needs (ASN) was left covered in faeces at school as teachers would not help her, a mother has told the Scottish education secretary. The woman,
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Police are searching for a missing teenager last seen outside her school on the Isle of Lewis. Hannah Mackenzie, 17, was reported missing in Stornoway on Thursday evening following the
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A teenager who attempted to murder a Syrian refugee in a “frenzied” racially-aggravated attack has been locked up for more than eight years. Sean Gorman repeatedly stabbed Shabaz Ali, 25,
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The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) today announced the appointment of Lorraine Gray as its new Chief Executive. Ms Gray was appointed Interim Chief Executive in the spring, following Anna
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Auditors have warned increasing evidence indicates parts of Scotland lack adequate numbers of intensive care beds. An audit of more than 46,000 patients admitted to specialist wards for the most
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