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Labour Cllr apologises for “elderly a burden” slur

A LABOUR councillor has apologised after describing elderly residents in his wealthy seaside town as a “burden” on the community. Jim Goodfellow made the controversial...

Facebook used to recruit foster carers

A FACEBOOK question and answer session will be used in a bid to recruit more foster carers. Edinburgh Council, which currently employs 350 carers, will...

Councils hand over £13m to consultants

ALMOST £13m has been spent on private consultants by Scottish councils in the past 15 months. Figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request showed...

New £1.5m facility for Scots diagnosed with autism

A £1.5m partnership will provide a new care facility for Scots diagnosed with autism. East Dunbartonshire Council has joined forces with the National Autistic Society...

£3M funding will make for warmer homes and cheaper bills

The City of Edinburgh Council is to spend at least £3.3 million to make private homes across the capital warmer, more environmentally friendly and...

Family lose leylandii battle after 35 years

A FAMILY who battled their neighbours for more than 35 years over a high hedge have finally been defeated. Audrey Alexander’s personal dispute with her...

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