TWO women who were accused of horrific physical abusive against young girls in their care while they were nuns will not stand trial in front of their accusers after a Sheriff ruled against the case proceeding.

A freelance reporter asked to pay more than £84,000 for a Freedom of Information request seeking details of complaints made against collapsed care home provider Southern Cross has had his appeal against the decision rejected.

A celebrated project providing early intervention for underage drinkers in Fife is to close in September.

CHILD poverty is falling in Scotland and at a faster rate than south of the Border, according to new figures.

A NURSING home where a 90-year-old woman was left for two days with an untreated broken hip has been handed another critical inspection.

A Sutherland councillor has moved to calm fears over the future of Beachview, the day care centre in Brora for adults with learning disabilities.

A GOUROCK nursery has closed down without warning – leaving parents without childcare and staff without jobs.

A DISABLED woman facing a huge hike in care charges has slammed plans for a social work celebration party.

The founder of Four Seasons Health Care is looking to take over former Southern Cross care homes from landlords, following the collapse of the UK’s largest operator.

AN industry magnate’s bid for 11 care homes run by Southern Cross has confirmed fears of “cherry-picking” from the stricken company.