14 h. ago Callous care worker stole thousands from nursing home resident

Zoe Davidson was convicted of theft at Ayr Sheriff Court in November last year - after stealing the money from a service user at Hillcrest Care Home, in McConnell Square, Girvan.

Politics

39 h. ago Tommy Fury addresses relationship and says it 'is what it is' as he dismisses personal milestone

The boxer, who shares daughter Bambi with Molly-Mae Hague, appeared on Good Morning Britain ahead of his first fight in two years

Politics

56 h. ago Young woman posted idyllic photos from dream holiday to Greece

The cause of death for care worker Melissa Cross, 23, was recorded as having taken her own life just days after her idyllic holiday to Greece, an inquest in Pontypridd, South Wales, heard

Culture

60 h. ago ‘Social care will collapse’: Independent readers react to family visa crackdown

Readers weigh in on the impact of new care worker visa rules – from fears of a collapsing sector and rising costs to calls for better wages and homegrown training to fill the gap

Politics

6 d. ago Penny Lancaster addresses change in relationship with Rod Stewart after personal struggle

In an episode of Loose Women: The Podcast, the 54-year-old opened up to Coleen Nolan about how her relationship with Sir Rod Stewart is "different" to how it was when they first met

Events

9 d. ago Girl, six, dies after being hit by Range Rover on busy road after school

The car had been travelling westbound along Ashfield Road, Rochdale, at around 5.35pm on Monday, April 28, when it struck the girl who had entered the road.

Events

1 week ago Ken Doherty's relationship with £300m film star, split from wife, Ronnie O'Sullivan clashes

Ken Doherty is one of snooker's most colourful stars, and from his personal life to his tumultuous relationship with Ronnie O'Sullivan, we take a closer look at the Irish icon

Economics

1 week ago Woman who stabbed man, 61, to death in racist attack after calling herself the 'Charles Bronson of Bristol' told care worker she was going to 'get the Jamaican drug dealer' minutes earlier

A woman who stabbed a man to death in a racist and unprovoked attack had asked her care worker that she be sent back to hospital minutes before the killing.

Events

1 week ago Paisley care worker struck off for taking cash from service 'dishonestly'

The Scottish Social Service Council panel banned the man from the sector after several incidents.

Economics

2 w. ago 'Drunk' care worker placed service user at "significant risk of harm," says industry regulator

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) placed a warning on Chirsty Mathieson’s registration for a period of 24 months.

Events

2 w. ago Give abused migrant workers new visa to stay in the UK, home secretary urged

Law firms write to home secretary Yvette Cooper over ‘serious concerns’ about treatment of migrant workers arriving in the UK on sponsored visas

Events

2 w. ago Care worker warned after Paisley resident was injured during wheelchair lift

An investigation was carried out by the Scottish Social Services Council.

Events

2 w. ago Stepmother shocked after stepson reveals she’s the only family member not invited to his wedding

‘Personally, I’d cut the relationship even if stepson came back with an apology and an invite,’ one reader said

Society

2 w. ago Stepmom shocked after stepson reveals she’s the only family member not invited to his wedding

‘Personally, I’d cut the relationship even if stepson came back with an apology and an invite,’ one reader said

Society

3 w. ago Aaron Rodgers keeping options open: ‘Dealing with a lot off the field’

Quarterback insists he’s not holding teams hostageRodgers, 41, was released by New York Jets last month Aaron Rodgers isn’t in a hurry: not to retire, not to return and not to sign with another team.The 41-year-old quarterback, released by the New York Jets last month, said Thursday he’s not ready to make a commitment for the upcoming NFL season. Appearing on the Pat McAfee Show, the four-time MVP stressed that his current focus is on matters off the field, including a serious relationship and close friends facing personal challenges. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Judge blocks worker protections for abortion and fertility care for Catholic employers

More than 9,000 Catholic employers do not need to abide by federal regulations protecting workers who seek abortions and fertility treatments under a ruling issued this week by a federal judge

Events

3 w. ago He took her phone and her car keys then things turned even more sinister

His victim said the emotional blackmail she had suffered had caused her mental health to suffer greatly, and that she had struggled to recognise herself as the person she was before the relationship

Politics

3 w. ago Kilmarnock social care worker struck off after entering into 'personal relationship' with 'significantly younger' service user

She also repeatedly allowed her partner access to her workplace.

Transport

4 w. ago Glasgow care home worker recognised in Scottish parliament for his approach to elderly music therapy

A care home worker in Pollokshields is being recognised for his work with elderly residents and the positive impact music can have by Annie Wells MSP.

Politics