A care home group with more than 30 homes in Scotland has gone into administration, creating uncertainty for residents. Four Seasons has appointed Alvarez and Marsal to carry out the
Read MoreAlmost a third of a million homes in Scotland have received help from a scheme that helps hard-up families struggling to pay for heating and eating. Since it was set
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Three siblings who were sexually abused by a care home worker have secured £1 million in damages from the Church of Scotland. The sister and her two brothers were targeted
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Mentor schemes to support convicts coming out of prison have been awarded £3.4 million by the Scottish Government. The cash, which will be split between four programmes, will fund mentors
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An inquiry into the abuse of children in care in Scotland should be extended to include victims at state schools, MSPs have heard. Speaking to the Scottish Parliament’s Petitions Committee
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Survivors of childhood abuse in care who are either elderly or terminally ill can now apply for a £10,000 redress payment from the Scottish Government. Deputy First Minister John Swinney
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Two people have gone on trial accused of abducting and murdering a woman more than 19 years ago. Margaret Fleming (pictured) was reported missing in October 2016 from her home
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There were “missed opportunities” to stop the abuse of a vulnerable woman before she was murdered, an independent review has found. Sharon Greenop, 46, was found dead at her home
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Criminals undertaking community payback orders (CPOs) in the Scottish Borders have good relationships with staff but there are doubts about any benefits from the punishment, inspections have found. The management
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Additional funding has been announced by the Scottish Government as part of efforts to tackle fuel poverty. A minimum of £38 million was awarded to Warmworks, a managing agent which
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