Former Scots carer tells of 'traumatising' experience working in private care homes as vulnerable old Scots 'sat starving and soaked in own urine'

Firefighters have battled a blaze which tore through an old bingo hall. Emergency services have evacuated nearby buildings after reports of the fire on Queen Street, Forfar at around 2pm.

cops and officers from the Scottish SPCA. A total of 80 animals including dogs, puppies, cats and kittens were seized from the addresses during a major operation on Friday, November 27.

coronavirus outbreak at a Scots nursing home branded “weak” for its Covid-19 response. Mavisbank Care Home in Bishopbriggs, near Glasgow, confirmed the deaths and said 11 staff members and seven residents remain positive for the virus following an outbreak in recent weeks.

Dennis Canavan, who was chair of the 2014 pro-independence campaign, said an IndyRef2 could be held in the months after the Holyrood election next May.The former Labour MP pointed to the example of 1997 when Tony Blair's new government held a vote on whether to proceed with Scottish devolution in September after being elected just five months previously.The issue of when to call an IndyRef2 has become a major talking point as opinion polls have consistently shown the SNP is on course to win a

coronavirus will still be sent into care homes despite assurances they would first need a negative test result, the Sunday Mail can reveal.Health Secretary Jeane Freeman is facing a furious backlash after admitting the shocking practice – believed to have contributed to deadly outbreaks during the first wave of the pandemic – is still allowed under her official guidelines.Government guidance, updated last month, states patients who test positive for Covid-19 could still be moved back into care

Hearts starlet made a £1.5million move to Bologna in September and had made an instant impact. He missed out on involvement with Scotland U21s through injury during the international break but is back in contention for the Serie A side.

Glasgow care worker who was caught producing herbal cannabis has found himself in bother with a watchdog. Christopher Robin failed to tell the Scottish Social Services Council that he had been charged with the controlled drug offence in October 2019.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterAnnbank United have tonight announced the signing of former Hearts and Sheffield United striker Christian Nade.The West of Scotland League Conference A side broke the news on their Facebook page.The post read: "Annbank Utd are delighted to announce the signing of Christian Nade."Christian brings a wealth of experience with him having played at the highest level, France under 21s, Hearts, Sheffield

Police Scotland out of court.Lawyers acting for David Whitehouse and Paul Clark told judge Lord Tyre on Wednesday that they’re no longer suing the Chief Constable.The two business experts launched a £20.8 million compensation claim against the police and prosecutors over their arrests in a “unlawful” criminal probe at the Glasgow club.Lawyers acting for the Crown Office previously admitted the two men were the subject of a “malicious” prosecution.The Daily Record and Sunday Mail have always been

woman as told of her 10-years of hell at the hands of sadistic bullies who tortured her over a birth-defect. Jenny McGibbon, 26, says she was relentlessly bullied between the ages of seven and 17 after being born with a condition called Gastroschisis.The condition meant Jenny was born with her intestines outside of her body and she had to undergo life-saving surgery which left her with a 20cm scar across her abdomen, no belly button, and several chronic health problems.

Scottish independence could take place in spring 2022, a former Yes campaign chief has predicted. Blair Jenkins said the on-going fight against coronavirus meant it was unlikely that a major vote on the constitution could take place next year - despite a pledge from SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford, who said his party must plan for a plebiscite in 2021.

Hero firefighters have battled a ferocious blaze throughout the night after a disused Scots school was engulfed in flames.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to the former Brimmond Primary School on Inverurie Road in Aberdeen at around 9.30pm on Wednesday.Police also raced to the scene and closed a large section of the A96 after billowing smoke filled the surrounding area.Local residents were warned to close their windows and doors while the incident was ongoing which was safely

West Lothian care home after her face was left black and blue from a number of dangerous falls.Isabella Reid was left with deep bruising around her eyes after she tripped in the corridor of Livingston Care Home on Friday night.Her son Jack Reid has been left furious after it was claimed her falls were a result of her slippers.Isabella was taken to St John’s Hospital in Livingston at the weekend were she was treated for her bruises.Earlier this year Isabella, who has dementia, also suffered a

care home is in lockdown after a massive outbreak of coronavirus. A total of 19 staff members and 24 residents at the Fairview facility, operated by HC One, have tested positive for Covid-19 this week.

police search in Lanarkshire. Chloe Hamilton was last seen at her home in Larkhall at around 9am on November 4.

Loch Ness will become a black magic hub.Boleskine House was once owned by infamous 'ceremonial magician’ Aleister Crowley - who called himself the 'wickedest man in the world'.Crowley - who died in 1947 - drank blood and staged huge orgies there fuelled by heroin and cocaine.This week protesters demanded council bosses throw out plans to turn the estate - that also used to be the Highland home of Led Zeppelin’ guitarist, Jimmy Page - into ten holiday lodges.Opponents claim the sprawling property

schoolboy who died suddenly are raising money for other teens struggling with their mental health. Corey Liversedge, 16, from Cushnie, Aberdeenshire, sadly passed away on October 24.His mother, Kerry, has launched an online fundraiser in her 'funny and kind' son's name.Money raised will go to an environmental charity as well as a charity that support teens dealing with mental health issues.

Clydebank after a former nursing home went up in flames. Emergency services were called to the scene at Boquhanran House, near Shakespeare Avenue, at around 6.45pm on Wednesday.