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St Christopher’s Hospice retains 'outstanding' rating following unannounced inspection
St Christopher’s Hospice has maintained its outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission after an unannounced inspection of its Syde…
Lordswood man thanks emergency crews after they saved his life during cardiac arrest
Robert Fresia, 59, suffered a cardiac arrest at his home while cleaning his car, requiring paramedics to work on him for three hours before…
Visa rules updated to protect modern slavery victims in the UK
The Home Office has confirmed that skilled workers recognised as victims of modern slavery will now be permitted to change employers for th…
Ten-year-old Jacob McDonald walks every Scottish professional football pitch in memory of his mother
Jacob McDonald is walking ten laps around all 42 professional football pitches in Scotland to raise money for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust.…
York and Scarborough maternity units rated 'good' following Care Quality Commission inspection
The maternity units at York and Scarborough hospitals have been upgraded to a 'good' rating by the Care Quality Commission after addressing…
South Ayrshire Council removes planning condition that threatened family with homelessness
An elderly couple near Kirkmichael faced the prospect of having to sell their home alongside a new property built for their daughter due to…
Olympian Adam Gemili opens revamped gym at Dartford's Fairfield Leisure Centre
Dartford-raised Olympian Adam Gemili has officially opened the newly refurbished gym at Fairfield Leisure Centre. The facility has received…
Birmingham youngsters take part in free football sessions to stay active during the holidays
Twenty-five children aged 11 to 14 attended a football session at Hodge Hill College organised by Sport 4 Life UK and funded by VPS. The in…
Nith Inshore Rescue secures future after new fuel partnership
Nith Inshore Rescue has secured a new fuel supply agreement after their previous deal was unexpectedly withdrawn earlier this year. The par…
Melaney Fendick gains approval for East Lothian pet crematorium
After the closure of the county's only pet crematorium, Melaney Fendick has received planning permission to open a new facility near Haddin…
Bus fares in the west of Scotland to be capped at £2 from Monday
From Monday, single bus fares across Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Ayrshire, Dunbartonshire, Lanarkshire and Inverclyde will be capped at £2. This…
Bus fares in the west of Scotland to be capped at £2 from Monday
First Minister John Swinney has announced that single bus fares across Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Ayrshire, Dunbartonshire, Lanarkshire, and In…