East Renfrewshire Council has deferred a decision on the introduction of non-residential care charges until February.

The charges, which have been described by a mum as "immoral" would impact more than 1,000 residents.

Unite members in 10 Scottish council areas will take industrial action when schools return after the summer break.

East Renfrewshire Council said it hoped to auction the rare HS 0 registration for a six-figure sum.

Cuts to local services and increases in council tax are likely as authorities try to balance books.

East Renfrewshire hopes to make a six-figure sum at auction to help plug a £30m budget shortfall.

Scottish Borders Council says it will shut all its secondaries due to industrial action next week.

The leader of East Renfrewshire Council says the current outbreak is down to households and not community transmission.