Nursery services under threat

The Stepping Stones in Granton, with a centre in Muirhouse as well, is under threat from the council cuts programme.

They've been told they face potential removal by the Council of the funding for their work with the under 3s, their ante-natal services, and their family support services.

If their worst fears become a reality, they could lose more than £90,000 - more than 40% of their annual budget of £220,000.

This threat is not surprisingly causing real worries to the staff and the mothers and families with whom they work. More details from Mark Lazarowicz here.