An unencrypted laptop containing the names, addresses and bank details of thousands of people and businesses has been stolen from Glasgow City Council, it has been confirmed.

SOCIAL work bosses have admitted there have been “teething problems” with a major revamp to Scottish Borders Council’s home care service which has seen more work transferred to private providers, a cut in the number of locally-based line managers and a change in shift patterns.

A Church of Scotland counselling service celebrated it’s 50th anniversary with a special service in Glasgow.

Health officials have said the number of confirmed and suspected cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Edinburgh has risen to 40.

Many people with epilepsy worry about the way other people react to their condition, a survey has found.

Charity report claims children’s care homes are magnets for groomers and traffickers

A summit was being held in Dundee to tackle the ill treatment of older people. The meeting is being chaired by the city council’s social work and health convener councillor Ken Lynn.

Funding for projects to help autism sufferers and their families has been boosted by £500,000 a year.

CONCERNS have been raised for the welfare of elderly hospital patients after it emerged that hundreds are being discharged by NHS Lothian in the middle of the night.

A THUG who attacked a child had his community service halted early – after social workers sent him to help a charity for vulnerable children.