The police officer who led the investigation into Liam Fee’s death has said the two-year-old was subjected to “horrendous abuse” at the hands of his mother and her partner. Detective
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Accused persons could use their smartphones to submit an online plea and keep track of developments in their case, a new report has suggested. The move would be part of
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The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland in partnership with the Scottish Government has appointed Clare Henderson as Sensory Impairment Strategy Coordinator. Clare has been the strategic lead for RNIB
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Sales of alcohol in Scotland are on the rise with the equivalent of 41 bottles of vodka sold per adult in 2015, according to new figures. Alcohol sales had been
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Rape Crisis Scotland have announced the launch of Shetland Rape Crisis service at an event at The Mareel in Lerwick yesterday. The new service will offer support, advocacy and information
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A treatment for breast cancer which is more effective than existing medicines could be a step closer thanks to the “promising” findings of a new study. Scientists have identified a
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A midwife who was at the centre of a high-profile court case has called on colleagues to “forcefully refuse” to back the “horror” position adopted by their professional body to
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Union leaders have welcomed a council decision to drop plans to convert six public holidays into annual leave, which had sparked the threat of strikes. Members of the GMB at
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A joint inspection of services for older people in East Lothian has highlighted areas of good performance and also made recommendations where improvements can be made. The report follows a
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Council workers have voted to go on strike in a dispute over pay. Members of the GMB union at Glasgow City Council backed walkouts by 72% and other forms of
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