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NHS Lanarkshire stats prompts call for volunteers to support stroke survivors
Lanarkshire News
In 2024, only 41.4% of stroke patients attending NHS Lanarkshire hospitals received the stroke care bundle – which is associated with better patient outcomes – against a Scotland-wide health board average of 52.9% and a national, government target of 80%.
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Smell of cannabis in cars sparks call to crack down on West Lothian's drug drivers
Police Scotland
Harry Cartmill, chair of Bathgate’s Local Area Committee raised the question at this month’s meeting as it was revealed that 300 more frontline officers would be trained to carry out drug tests.
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NHS Lothian stats prompts call for volunteers to support stroke survivors
West Lothian
In 2024, only 56.3% of stroke patients attending NHS Lothian hospitals received the stroke care bundle – which is associated with better patient outcomes – against a Scotland-wide health board average of 52.9% and a national, government target of 80%.
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Sex attacks and disorder on rise at Scots airports as drunken passengers blamed
Glasgow Airport
New figures released by Police Scotland show that incidents of crime and disorder at Scottish Airports have shot up.
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'It's pronounced Pree-mark' as Hamilton store does fun rebrand to mark half-century
Hamilton
The Hamilton shop, which was the first Primark in Scotland back in 1975, settled the debate over how to say its name during the celebration.
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What is the zebra striped ship docked in Scottish estuary that has heads turning?
Firth of Forth
The zebra-striped vessel has 101 en suite cabins over three floors, with a laundry, bar and restaurant
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King Charles kicks off Balmoral summer residency with military ceremony as fans flock from Europe to greet him
King Charles III
Dozens of people waited to try to speak to Charles at the gates to the Aberdeenshire estate, including holidaymakers from France, the Netherlands and Germany
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SNP Government 'failing stroke patients' as average treatment waiting time over two hours
Jackie Baillie
Figures obtained by Scottish Labour revealed that patients are now waiting nearly ten minutes longer for blood clots to be removed than they were in 2018.
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Scotland's most remote island seeks nurse with £50k salary and perks
NHS
Fair Isle, a tiny island between Shetland and Orkney, is looking for a nurse to help care for its 50-strong community.
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Check for Council Tax discount of up to £850 to help boost your bank balance
Council Tax
Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a Council Tax Reduction on their annual bill.
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New calls to give every household three-month Council Tax payment breather
Council Tax
An online petition argues local councils are not providing services for which the bill pays.
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The Cure, Lola Young, Bicep and Massive Attack urge Keir Starmer to block Rosebank North Sea oil field
North Sea oil
The letter urges the Government to follow the science and states “any new application to exploit Rosebank’s reserves must be refused”.
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Walking Dead star makes UK TV return after a decade and fans are beside themselves
ITV
Andrew Lincoln best known for his role as Rick Grimes in the hit show The Walking Dead is returning to UK TV for the first time in over a decade as she stars in ITV's latest series Coldwater
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July was hottest month in history for two Scots regions as UK basked in sunshine
Weather
The Met Office has revealed new data that shows another above-average month was recorded across the UK.
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Storm Floris 'danger to life' warning as new Met Office alert covers all of Scotland
Weather
The Met Office has released an urgent yellow weather warning ahead of the new named storm hitting next week.
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Stirling braces for Storm Floris as winds up to 85mph expected as Met Office issues weather warning
Stirling
Stirling and Clackmannanshire are bracing for “unseasonably strong and potentially disruptive winds” as Storm Floris sweeps in next week.
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Storm Floris weather warning issued with 'unseasonably strong' winds to batter West Dunbartonshire
West Dunbartonshire
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for 'unseasonably strong' winds across the UK next week as Storm Floris looks set to make an appearance.
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Perth and Kinross set for 'unseasonably strong wind and rain' as Met Office issues weather warning ahead of Storm Floris
Perthshire
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind across Scotland as Storm Floris is set to bring "unseasonably strong and potentially disruptive winds".
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Exact time and locations to see Perseid meteor shower in Scotland's skies
Discover Scotland
The Perseids are named after the constellation Perseus, where the meteors seem to come from each summer.
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Scotland's 'worst places for food hygiene' named as northern region ranks last
Food
All 32 Scottish council areas were ranked.
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Those living in North Lanarkshire have lowest healthy life expectancy according to official data
Lanarkshire News
Published this week, the National Records of Scotland (NRS) report shows estimated healthy life expectancy for both men and women has reached the lowest since records began in 2014.
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How long you can expect to live healthily in Scotland - full list of 32 regions
Health
New data shows people in the richer areas enjoy far longer periods of good health compared to those in Scotland's most deprived areas.
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Research finds employment numbers in West Lothian are lower than national average
West Lothian News
Utility Bidder analysed a range of factors to determine which areas are the best for new businesses
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Unlocking Scotland’s digital potential with a new era of connectivity
Partner Stories
VodafoneThree is building a network that strives to transform the day-to-day experience of people in every part of the UK, creating a stronger platform for digital innovation
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