A LONG-RUNNING legal battle over a community centre which city chiefs want to turn into offices has moved a step closer to being resolved after the Court of Session ruled in favour of City of Edinburgh Council.

A 95-year-old Bradford woman, claimed to be the victim of a wounding and sex assault during an alleged burglary at the care home where she lived, has died.

UNIONS are seeking crisis talks with the Government over financial problems at Darlington care home operator Southern Cross.

Cuts of £68m to Birmingham’s children’s services have been rubber-stamped in a move that will mean the loss of around 750 jobs.

Two management posts at Bristol City Council, costing £250,000 per year, are to be cut.

ELDERLY dementia sufferers face being caught up in a legal battle after their care home fees were slashed by a council.

A council officer who presided over the department which failed to help abused toddler Baby Peter is fighting her sacking at the Court of Appeal.

A DOCUMENTARY which was filmed in Coventry to shed light on the world of children in care has won a national television award.

More than 500 councillors have signed a letter urging town halls in England to avoid making disproportionate cuts to services supporting some of the most vulnerable people in their communities.

The Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) has announced plans to continue beyond March 2012 despite being told the government will no longer fund their workforce development work from April 2012.