May 2026
Modern slavery and safeguarding risks: strengthening identification, prevention and response
Modern slavery remains one of the most complex and under‑identified safeguarding challenges facing organisations across the UK. Despite increased awareness, exploitation continues across communities, workplaces and supply chains, often hidden…
The Harrowing True Story Behind The Crash
In the early morning of July 31, 2022, 17-year-old Mackenzie Shirilla drove her boyfriend, 20-year-old Dominic Russo, and his friend, 19-year-old Davion Flanagan, home from a high school graduation party….
Aberdeen social care worker convicted of embezzling over £16,000 from vulnerable adult struck off
An Aberdeen social care worker who was convicted of embezzling over £16,000 has been struck off by the care watchdog. Gail Mackie was convicted of her offending, which occurred over a two-year period between November 1,…
Man who violently shook baby girl jailed for attempted murder
A man who tried to murder a baby girl by violently shaking her has been jailed for 11 years. Joshua Coates’ attack on the four-month-old child caused her to suffer…
Supporting Students Through Pressure and Change #ad
Speaking recently at the HEIDA Annual Health & Wellbeing Conference concerns were raised regarding modern students not having the skills to face a wide range of pressures; from academic expectations…
