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NHS Lanarkshire consultant reveals adventurous Himalayan trekking challenge
Celia Briffa-Watt, NHS Scotland’s National Programme Board Chair for Bowel Screening, described how she strode out at gruelling altitude to raise money for charity and promote awareness of bowel cancer testing and the symptoms of the condition.
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West Lothian school teacher aiming for Commonwealth Games bowls success
Winchburgh Primary School teacher Sophie McGrouther has been selected represent Team Scotland at this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Man, 54, dies after chip shop assault as murder probe launched
A 54-year-old man has died after being assaulted inside The Village Chippy in Stockbridge Village, Merseyside. Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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Linlithgow Academy gets Gold status by UNICEF’s Rights Respecting Schools Award
The Rights Respecting Schools Award is granted to schools that show commitment to promoting and realising children’s rights and encouraging adults, children and young people to respect the rights of others in school.
Holiday travel warning as Foreign Office updates advice for two popular destinations
Brits heading abroad are being urged to check the latest advice after new safety warnings were issued for two popular destinations
Stirling Post Office fears raised after shop announces plans to leave centre
TGJones have announced plans to leave the city's Thistles Centre - with the move set to leave the city centre without a full Post Office service.
Parts of Scotland to be warmer than Portuguese hotspot this week - will your area get sun?
Scots will get to enjoy some sunny warmth this week as temperatures begin to rise.
New dad killed in crash just three weeks after birth of baby son
'His little boy, Billy, will now grow up without ever knowing his amazing dad, something no child should have to face'
Yotam Ottolenghi to open first Scottish restaurant this autumn
Yotam Ottolenghi is heading to Scotland for the first time.
Scottish Child Payment boost for thousands of parents this month
Families are being urged to check if they are eligible for the devolved payment now worth over £112 a month.
Andy Robertson starts new career amid feverish transfer claims as Liverpool icon joins Ballon d'Or winner
Scotland skipper Robertson is set to call it quits after nine years on Merseyside when his contract runs out at the end of the season
Ryanair, TUI and EasyJet warn of summer 2026 flight cancellations and travel chaos
Airlines UK, representing carriers, told ministers they need to take action including changing rules
Edinburgh mum diagnoses own incurable condition after ankle suddenly swells up
'I thought it was a death sentence'
Tenerife and Benidorm tourists warned over £500 mobility scooter fines
Rules can vary significantly between destinations
Borders Book Festival’s eclectic programme announced today
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Seething Shaun Murphy erupts over Lightgate as furious snooker star demands answers from inquiry
The Magician was fuming when a light unexpectedly startled him and he also had another message for the mouthy Crucible heckler
The 'nerdy' and fun Edinburgh pizza restaurant that's celebrating its 10th birthday
These pizzerias are known for their pop culture references
UK passengers face new Spain tourist tax at city with 12 hours of sunshine
The city is set to introduce a new daily tourist tax, with charges for all types of accommodation
Spanish Ryanair airport shuts for five weeks from tomorrow with all flights cancelled
It comes as workers at other airports announced an 'indefinite' walkout nationwide
Plans are unveiled to expand housing in Lesmahagow
Developers say there is demand for homes in the area.