Recovery community comes together to celebrate individual and group achievements
Hundreds of people were given the chance to celebrate their recovery from drug and alcohol addiction at a special gathering.
Deaths in Scotland up 7% in second quarter of 2023
The number of deaths registered in Scotland in the second quarter of 2023 was up 7% on the average for this time of year, according to new statistics from National
MSP Tom Arthur welcomes police pay deal
A Renfrewshire MSP has welcomed the news that a pay deal has been agreed for all police officers.
Female suicides increase in Scotland
There were 762 probable suicides in 2022, an increase of 9 from 2021, according to figures published today by National Records of Scotland.
NSPCC research reveals offenders are using virtual reality to groom, sexually abuse, and share illegal images of children
The NSPCC have released a new study highlighting how virtual reality is putting children at risk of child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Scottish legal first as Council’s death by driving guideline is finalised
The Scottish Sentencing Council has finalised its first ever offence guideline, covering the statutory offences of causing death by driving.
£1m for victims as collection rates stay strong
Figures published today by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) show continued improvement in collection rates across most fine and penalty types in Quarter 4 2022/23, including in both
Claiming Child Benefit for teenagers studying or training after completing their Nationals
Parents have until 31st August to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that their 16-year-old is continuing their education or training, if they wish to continue receiving Child Benefit.
Scottish Veterans Commissioner praises charity during visit to Hawkhead Centre in Paisley
Andrew Napier, from Paisley, who has been blind since birth due to retinopathy of prematurity (RP), is quite literally singing the praises of Sight Scotland Veterans at the charity’s Hawkhead
Castlehead High School trio are showing us a New Way to Play
Three S3 pupils have seen their inclusive game design brought to life by professional designers after winning a nationwide creative design competition.