Number of self-harm incidents in Scottish prisons ‘devastating’, says MSP
The funding of mental health care for Scotland’s prisoners must be increased after the number of self-harm incidents “skyrocketed”, an MSP has said.
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Inmates packed in like sardines at crowded prisons, Lib Dems warn
The majority of Scotland’s prisons were at or beyond their maximum capacity last month, figures show.
‘Shocking’ breaches include NHS Tayside patient’s 896-day wait for treatment
A Tayside patient waited two-and-a-half years for treatment - breaching Nicola Sturgeon’s flagship health target by more than 800 days.
Pressure on teachers contributing to 400,000 school staff sick days in three years, say Lib Dems
The Scottish Government must ease the pressure on teachers that is costing Tayside and Fife schools thousands of missed work days, warns an MSP.
Police Scotland spending almost £1m a year hiring vehicles
Police Scotland have spent £2.8 million hiring vehicles for special events in the last three years, research has found.
Perth train service is the most overcrowded in Scotland, official report reveals
A Perth-bound train is the most overcrowded in the country, new figures reveal.
SNP urged to ditch indyref2 if they want Lib Dem budget support
The Liberal Democrats have said they will only back the Scottish Government's budget plans if it rules out a second independence referendum.
Tayside councillor’s secret past as wrestling star
A Tayside councillor has revealed his secret past as a trash-talking, bone-crunching, body-slamming wrestler.
Delay to huge investment deal could see Tayside and Fife ‘left behind’
Tayside and Fife risk being “left behind” because of the failure of ministers to agree an investment package worth up to £1.8 billion to the area.
READERS’ LETTERS: Plenty of pledges but not much honesty
Sir, – Last week it was the turn of the Scottish Liberal Democrats to hold their conference.