Attempt to secure annonymity for rape accused in civil case is refused
An attempt to grant a man acquitted of rape anonymity in a civil case brought by his alleged victim has been rejected. Stephen Coxen, from Bury in Lancashire, is being
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No role for Scottish Government on committee advising on immigration
A UK Government minister has rejected a call for Scotland to be given a seat on the expert committee which advises on immigration. Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes said while the
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Scottish Lib Dems call for action on number of hospital beds in acute wards
The Scottish Government must ensure there are enough NHS staffed beds available in acute specialities to meet demand, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have said. The party’s health spokesman Alex Cole-Hamilton
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BBC presenter says cancer could have been detected earlier under Scottish system
BBC newsreader George Alagiah said his cancer was caught “very late” and may have been detected earlier if England had similar screening procedures to Scotland. The 62-year-old presenter, who lives
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Simple bedside chart could reduce cancer patient pain, study
A simple bedside chart can help reduce pain among cancer patients, a study has found. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh worked with doctors to develop the Edinburgh Pain Assessment
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Inspectors call for urgent improvements at Midlothian care home
A care home for older people in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian has been told to make urgent improvements in the care provided to vulnerable residents. The Care Inspectorate has served an Improvement
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New Police Scotland campaign targets perpetrators of online child sexual abuse
Almost one-quarter of all registered sex offenders carried out online child sexual abuse, according to a snapshot taken by Police Scotland. This comes as Police Scotland launches a new campaign
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Scottish social work celebrated as SASW announce award winners
The dedication and achievement of social workers across Scotland was recognised when Childcare and Early Years Minister Maree Todd MSP presented the SASW Social Work Awards earlier this week. The
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Report finds more than a fifth of sexual offences in Scotland committed online
The internet was used to commit at least a fifth of all sexual crimes recorded in Scotland last year, a new report on cyber crime has estimated. The study, published
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Three homes run by care provider in Stirlingshire found to be ‘unacceptably cold’
Three care homes in Stirlingshire operated by the same care provider have been told to make urgent improvements by the Care Inspectorate. The services, owned by Mauricare Ltd, are Ashford
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