31 h. ago Rescuers save 75 people from 'house of horrors' illegal care homes in Bulgaria where residents had feet tied, were sedated and beaten senseless if they tried to leave

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: The facilities (pictured), in the village of Yagoda, near city Stara Zagora, were run as so-called health centres for the elderly.

Events

64 h. ago Care home residents in Linlithgow set to welcome Great British Cycle Relay

The event aims to shine a positive spotlight on the work of the sector

Politics

65 h. ago Residents of tiny Dumfries and Galloway village fear 'catastrophic' impact of children's care home

CareTec are aiming to turn a home in Milton near Crocketford into a children’s residential care home.

Society

3 d. ago Hamilton care home resident shares life story shaped by rugby and love

Kenneth Barrie, 86, joined Hamilton Rugby Club, playing as a centre for an extraordinary 35 years.

Politics

4 d. ago US remains ‘completely committed’ to Nato says secretary general ahead of Ukraine military aid meeting – Europe live

Mark Rutte comments on absence of US defense secretary Pete Hegseth from meeting about defence of UkraineMeanwhile in Cologne, Germany, the biggest evacuation since the second world war is under way after the discovery of three unexploded bombs dropped by allied forces 80 years ago.About 20,000 people are having to leave their homes and businesses, while hotels, a care home for elderly people and a hospital are being evacuated. Three bridges over the Rhine have been closed and rail traffic has been halted or diverted. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Joyful choir performance brings smiles to residents at Bellshill care home

Residents at HC-One Scotland’s Hatton Lea Care Home in Bellshill, Lanarkshire, were recently treated to a heartwarming musical performance by members of the local Salvation Army and church group choir.

Politics

4 d. ago Six arrested in dawn raids on suspicion of smuggling hundreds of migrants into UK to work in care homes

An alleged organised crime boss was among those apprehended

Events

5 d. ago Six arrested on suspicion of smuggling hundreds of migrants into UK to work in care homes

An alleged organised crime boss was among those apprehended in a series of dawn raids on Tuesday

Events

5 d. ago Major evacuation in Cologne after second world war bombs discovered

About 20,000 people relocated while allied munitions dropped on German city in 1940s are made safe The biggest evacuation in Cologne since the second world war is under way after the discovery of three unexploded bombs dropped by allied forces 80 years ago.About 20,000 people are having to leave their homes and businesses, while hotels, a care home for elderly people and a hospital are being evacuated. Three bridges over the Rhine have been closed and rail traffic has been halted or diverted. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Former Stirling care home site could be sold off for housing

The facility was briefly used for people recuperating from Covid more recently, but was once the focus of a campaign to save it from the axe.

Politics

5 d. ago Glasgow care home resident gets inked as part of bucket list initiative

At 71 years old, John Baird, a resident at Florence House care home in Govan has proven it is never too late to chase your dreams by getting his very first tattoo.

Politics

5 d. ago Dumfries care home worker receives long service award after working at Lochduhar Care Home for 25 years

Margaret Murdoch started working at Lochduhar in May 2000 as a carer before moving to work in the activities team .

Events

5 d. ago Linlithgow care home prepares to take part in the Great British Care Cycle Relay to mark Care Home Open Week 2025

HC-One Scotland’s Linlithgow Care Home in Linlithgow is preparing to take part in the Great British Care Cycle Relay event, organised by Championing Social Care which runs in tandem with Care Home Open Week activities.

Politics

5 d. ago Kirkcudbright care home resident celebrates 100th birthday with his family

A special party was held at Merse House to celebrate Roddy Stitt's milestone.

Society

6 d. ago Forfar care home invite local community to attend carnival summer fete as part of Care Home Open Week 2025 celebrations

HC-One Scotland’s Finavon Court Care Home in Forfar, Angus, is preparing to celebrate Care Home Open Week 2025 with a fun-filled day with the local community at its Carnival Summer Fete event on Saturday, June 21, 2pm – 4pm.

Politics

6 d. ago Taskmaster creator Alex Horne hosts competition at care home

The Taskmaster creator said the session at the care home was one of the ‘most memorable’ events he had been involved in.

Politics

6 d. ago Edinburgh care home invites members of community to monthly Coffee Mornings

HC-One Scotland’s Murrayfield House Care Home, in Edinburgh, are opening their doors to offer support and reassurance to members of the community.

Politics

6 d. ago Hamilton resident shares life story shaped by rugby and love

A much-loved resident at HC-One Scotland’s Douglas View Care Home, in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, has been sharing stories of his remarkable life. Kenneth Barrie, aged 86, a man whose lifelong passion for rugby and deep devotion to family has left an enduring legacy both on and off the field.

Politics

6 d. ago Bellshill firefighters bring fire safety and smiles to Hatton Lea Care Home

Residents and colleagues at HC-One Scotland’s Hatton Lea Care Home in Bellshill, Lanarkshire, enjoyed an exciting and educational visit from Bellshill Fire Service as part of the fire brigade’s ongoing training programme for new recruits.

Sport

6 d. ago Edinburgh care home celebrates the richness of Indian culture

Residents and colleagues at HC-One Scotland’s Victoria Manor Care Home in Edinburgh came together to celebrate the vibrant traditions of Indian culture in a joyful and engaging event that brought colour, connection, and cultural appreciation to the heart of the home.

Culture