Monk who raped me may be my father, witness tells child abuse inquiry
A former pupil at a Catholic boarding school has told how he was raped by a monk who he suspects to be his father. The witness, who cannot be named
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Experts recommend ‘exercise prescription’ to cope with cancer treatment side-effects
Experts have called for systematic use of an “exercise prescription” to help cancer patients cope with treatment side-effects. A global panel reviewed evidence and then gave guidance about the benefits
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Sturgeon announces plans for new legal powers to help domestic abuse victims
New powers could be given to the police and courts in Scotland to remove those suspected of domestic abuse from the homes of anyone at risk, the country’s First Minister
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Man who shook baby to death in Inverness jailed for eight years
A man has been jailed for eight years after admitting killing his 23-day-old daughter by shaking her. Thomas Haining, who was 19 at the time of the crime, had been
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SNP conference votes for drugs law to be devolved to allow for decriminalisation
The SNP has unanimously backed a call for control over drugs laws to be devolved to Scotland, to allow for the “decriminalisation of possession and consumption of controlled drugs”. Activists
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Health board launches ‘zimmer amnesty’ urging public to return unused equipment
A health board has launched a “zimmer amnesty” urging people to return unused walking frames, sticks and crutches as part of a drive to be more environmentally friendly. NHS Greater
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Inspectors report improving picture of adult care planning in East Renfrewshire
The planning of health and social care services across East Renfrewshire is improving, inspectors have said today. A joint inspection which focused on the strategic planning of health and social
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Forth Valley nurse struck off for failing to report child sex abuse allegation
A NHS Forth Valley nurse who failed to report an allegation a vulnerable three-year-old girl was being sexually abused has been struck off. A Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) fitness
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Scottish Care announce finalists for their National Care Home Awards 2019
Scottish Care, the representative body for Scotland’s independent care home sector, has announced details of the finalists for their 2019 National Care Home Awards. The awards, which will form part
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Scottish Government announce £7M poverty fund to help mitigate no-deal Brexit
The Scottish Government has committed £7 million for a new fund to help tackle poverty in the event of a no-deal Brexit, as price hikes could push 130,000 Scots into
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