PARENTS in Kirkcaldy have been reassured following a decision to close popular day care services for pre-school children in the town.

FURIOUS residents have hit out at council chiefs for closing down a support centre. The West Johnstone Drop-In Centre, in the Howwood Road housing estate, was popular with young people and was also a place where parents could go for support.

Police have arrested more than 2,400 people over two years in the latest anti-gang drive. And, through the Gangs Task Force, they claim to have taken significant steps towards ridding Glasgow of territorial violence.

At least 6% of the workforce at the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration will be axed this year despite it facing a record workload and new complex reforms.

Union bosses say they are “extremely concerned” over a proposed cost-cutting restructuring programme at Dundee City Council.

A rise in the number of elderly people living in Moray has forced the council to review funding allocations as the demand for services increases.

AN ANGUS councillor has called for an investigation into the tendering process that saw a lucrative mental health services contract awarded to an Edinburgh-based company.

AN apology has been made by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar after a confidential home care file about an elderly islander turned up in a charity shop.

The Kirk’s finances will come under fresh scrutiny as its social care arm faces a £3.6 million deficit this year.

An Edinburgh-based company is to be awarded the contract to provide mental health services across Angus.