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Scottish Government urged to fix ‘unacceptable’ A&E wait times

Scottish Government urged to fix ‘unacceptable’ A&E wait times

Scottish Government urged to fix ‘unacceptable’ A&E wait times

06 May 2025

The percentage of Scots waiting more than eight hours in emergency departments increased week-on-week but was better when compared with last month.


Campaigners call for work to begin on memorial for South Asian soldiers

Campaigners call for work to begin on memorial for South Asian soldiers

Campaigners call for work to begin on memorial for South Asian soldiers

06 May 2025

Colourful Heritage is raising money to build a tribute in the grounds of Kelvingrove art gallery and museum in Glasgow.


Eastwood set to challenge decision to prosecute him over Gaza march involvement

Eastwood set to challenge decision to prosecute him over Gaza march involvement

Eastwood set to challenge decision to prosecute him over Gaza march involvement

06 May 2025

The Foyle MP and former SDLP leader appeared in court in his native Londonderry on Tuesday to face a charge related to the event last February.


‘At no point’ has NHS Scotland had enough nurses for ‘safe care’ – RCN report

‘At no point’ has NHS Scotland had enough nurses for ‘safe care’ – RCN report

‘At no point’ has NHS Scotland had enough nurses for ‘safe care’ – RCN report

06 May 2025

The Royal College of Nursing published its Nursing Workforce in Scotland 2025 report.


King and Queen unveil portraits marking coronation

King and Queen unveil portraits marking coronation

King and Queen unveil portraits marking coronation

06 May 2025

Charles and Camilla gave the world the first glimpse of the separate full-length state portraits on display at the National Gallery.


Sturgeon warns trans lives could become ‘unliveable’ after Supreme Court ruling

Sturgeon warns trans lives could become ‘unliveable’ after Supreme Court ruling

Sturgeon warns trans lives could become ‘unliveable’ after Supreme Court ruling

06 May 2025

The former first minister of Scotland also rejected calls for her to apologise to critics of gender self-ID.


Partner of death crash cyclist had lost previous boyfriend to race accident

Partner of death crash cyclist had lost previous boyfriend to race accident

Partner of death crash cyclist had lost previous boyfriend to race accident

06 May 2025

Hannah James, partner of Shane Richardson who was killed on Monday, had previously intended to marry another motorcyclist who was killed in 2016.


Brian Cox says Trump’s tariffs would be ‘absolute disaster’ for upcoming film

Brian Cox says Trump’s tariffs would be ‘absolute disaster’ for upcoming film

Brian Cox says Trump’s tariffs would be ‘absolute disaster’ for upcoming film

06 May 2025

The film industry has raised concerns that US President Donald Trump’s plan would impact freelancers in the UK and would be difficult to enact.


Snus-style pouches will be included in ‘smokefree generation’ law, says minister

Snus-style pouches will be included in ‘smokefree generation’ law, says minister

Snus-style pouches will be included in ‘smokefree generation’ law, says minister

06 May 2025

The pouches are placed between the user’s lips and gum to release nicotine.


UK premiere of Sorry, Baby to open Edinburgh International Film Festival

UK premiere of Sorry, Baby to open Edinburgh International Film Festival

UK premiere of Sorry, Baby to open Edinburgh International Film Festival

06 May 2025

The festival runs from August 14-20.


Pressure on Starmer over winter fuel cash squeeze after local election results

Pressure on Starmer over winter fuel cash squeeze after local election results

Pressure on Starmer over winter fuel cash squeeze after local election results

06 May 2025

Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan called for a ‘rethink’ while Cabinet minister Wes Streeting acknowledged voters’ unhappiness over the policy.


39% of people ‘not on track to afford even a minimum lifestyle when they retire’

39% of people ‘not on track to afford even a minimum lifestyle when they retire’

39% of people ‘not on track to afford even a minimum lifestyle when they retire’

06 May 2025

The research from Scottish Widows highlighted several groups of people who may be at particular risk of falling short financially in retirement.


Pontins parent company accused of corporate manslaughter

Pontins parent company accused of corporate manslaughter

Pontins parent company accused of corporate manslaughter

06 May 2025

Grandmother Wendy Jones, 68, suffered fatal injuries and was among six people taken to hospital after a ceiling collapsed at the resort in 2019.


Meghan tells of turning to ancient Indian medicine doctor during pregnancy

Meghan tells of turning to ancient Indian medicine doctor during pregnancy

Meghan tells of turning to ancient Indian medicine doctor during pregnancy

06 May 2025

The duchess also spoke of the benefits of ‘adaptogens’ such as mushrooms in her latest podcast, but admitted some see them as ‘super woo-woo’.


Police Scotland officer numbers rise to highest total for over a year

Police Scotland officer numbers rise to highest total for over a year

Police Scotland officer numbers rise to highest total for over a year

06 May 2025

Scottish Government statistics showed police officer numbers had risen for the third consecutive quarter.


Doctor ballot for strike action is ‘premature’ and ‘unnecessary’, says Streeting

Doctor ballot for strike action is ‘premature’ and ‘unnecessary’, says Streeting

Doctor ballot for strike action is ‘premature’ and ‘unnecessary’, says Streeting

06 May 2025

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said doctors have now got a Government that is sympathetic to the pressures they are facing.


‘The best is still to come’ – Wes Streeting promises sweeping NHS improvements

‘The best is still to come’ – Wes Streeting promises sweeping NHS improvements

‘The best is still to come’ – Wes Streeting promises sweeping NHS improvements

06 May 2025

The Government has announced £100 million to refurbish and expand GP surgeries.


Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood says UK shows cancelled because of credible threats

Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood says UK shows cancelled because of credible threats

Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood says UK shows cancelled because of credible threats

06 May 2025

Pro-Palestinian groups campaigned for venues to cancel the dates, claiming the performances ‘would have whitewashed’ the war in the Gaza Strip.


Long A&E waits for people who have paid into NHS all their lives ‘appalling’

Long A&E waits for people who have paid into NHS all their lives ‘appalling’

Long A&E waits for people who have paid into NHS all their lives ‘appalling’

06 May 2025

A report from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine shows that rising numbers of elderly and frail people are enduring very long waits.


Disgraced former MP Mike Amesbury ‘disappointed but not surprised’ by Reform win

Disgraced former MP Mike Amesbury ‘disappointed but not surprised’ by Reform win

Disgraced former MP Mike Amesbury ‘disappointed but not surprised’ by Reform win

06 May 2025

The by-election held in Amesbury’s former seat in Runcorn and Helsby was won by Reform by just six votes last week.


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