11% rise in sexual crimes convictions
Convictions for sexual crimes rose 11% over a year despite falling for almost all other types of offence, according to official statistics. There were 866 convictions for sexual crimes in
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Ewan McGregor backs hospice appeal
Actor Ewan McGregor has backed a Christmas appeal by the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) by leaving a personal message of support for the charity. Members of the public are
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Alcohol multi-buy ban ‘has failed’
A ban on multi-buy drink promotions in Scotland has not cut the amount of alcohol bought by consumers, according to a study. The drink industry appears to have countered the
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ENRICH dementia care home project launched
The ENRICH project to increase dementia research in Care Homes in Scotland was launched at a care homes conference in Glasgow on last week. The project will provide support for
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Falkirk Women’s Aid establishes new support service
A new service will provide valuable support to everyone at high risk of domestic abuse in the Falkirk area. For over 30 years, Falkirk and District Women’s Aid has helped
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Care worker struck off after abuse of dementia sufferer
A care worker who barricaded a frail dementia sufferer in a room before allowing her to fall to the ground has been struck off. Margaret Stewart then stood over the
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55% of church allegations ‘sexual’, according to a new report
More than half of all complaints of abuse received by the Catholic Church in Scotland over a six-year period were sex-related, according to a new report. The church has published
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New charities utilities proposal unveiled
New charities on lower incomes may no longer have to pay water and sewerage charges, according to a proposal by the Scottish Government. A consultation has been launched on whether
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Shetland care home under close scrutiny after poor report
The Viewforth House care home in Lerwick for people with dementia is under close council scrutiny after it received poor reports in two recent inspections. The council-run premises was subject
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Call for revamp in Scottish nursery provision
Only half of children born in 2011 and last year will be guaranteed two years of nursery provision, according to research. The current legal entitlement to Scottish Government-funded places can
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