14 h. ago Over 400 patients wait more than 12 hours in Lanarkshire A&E departments in one week

Statistics released by Public Health Scotland showed that 185 people waited 12 hours at University Hospital Wishaw in the week ending October 12. That figure was 159 patients at University Hospital Hairmyres in East Kilbride and 104 patients at University Hospital Monklands.

Science

21 h. ago Autistic man axed by Waitrose after working 600 unpaid hours as mum breaks silence

Tom Boyd, 27, had been doing unpaid work experience at the Cheadle Hulme brand of Waitrose for two full mornings every week, mainly stacking shelves until recently

Politics

59 h. ago Liverpool flight delay adds to troubled buildup to Eintracht Frankfurt trip

Technical problems prevents takeoff for several hoursFour-match losing run precedes Champions League gameLiverpool’s preparations for their Champions League match at Eintracht Frankfurt have been seriously disrupted after the team’s flight was delayed due to technical problems with the plane.Arne Slot and his squad were scheduled to depart Liverpool John Lennon airport at about 4pm on Tuesday after a training session at the club’s base. However, the flight was delayed for more than three hours, leaving Liverpool’s players waiting in the executive lounge throughout that time. Liverpool had to cancel Slot’s customary pre-match press conference and needed to take off in time to land in Germany before Frankfurt airport closed at 11pm German time (10pm BST). Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Mum who left 'do not resuscitate' note on son, 5 after murdering him learns fate

Claire Button, 36, said voices in her head told her to kill her autistic son, Lincoln, after she called for an ambulance and was told there would be a 10-hour wait

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1 week ago Simple shortbread recipe has just 3 ingredients and is made in four steps

This easy shortbread recipe is a great crowd-pleaser, as it uses just three ingredients and takes up to an hour to prepare - you'll just need to wait for it to cool

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1 week ago Stella McCartney left looking irritated after Julia Roberts makes her wait for her beauty treatment at luxury celebrity clinic

Stella McCartney was left looking less than impressed after being made to wait for nearly half an hour for her beauty treatment at a luxury celebrity clinic - by none other than Julia Roberts.

Politics

1 week ago New EU border checks could cause four hour waits and cost UK economy £400m, industry warns

The Entry Exit System (EES), being rolled out on Sunday, means UK travellers will need to have their fingerprints registered and photograph taken to enter the Schengen area

Economics

1 week ago 'Dangerously long': Over half of patients waiting more than 12 hours in A&E

Waiting on corridors causes an increased likelihood of death

Science

2 w. ago Health leaders urged to ‘fix situation’ as patients left in hospital corridors for ‘dangerously long periods’

NHS patients are missing timely access to specialist care due to the long waits

Science

2 w. ago Painkiller prescribed to millions 'not that effective' for chronic pain

Doctors have previously warned that patients waiting months for NHS operations are taking the painkiller for dangerously long periods and finding themselves hooked.

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2 w. ago Popular opioid painkiller prescribed to tens of thousands every year 'not that effective' for easing chronic pain, scientists discover

Doctors have previously warned that patients waiting months for NHS operations are taking the painkiller for dangerously long periods and finding themselves hooked.

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2 w. ago Nicole Scherzinger is branded a 'diva' after keeping fans waiting for an 'HOUR' at her Royal Albert Hall show after it was revealed West End bosses complained about her 'bad behaviour'

Nicole dazzled in a breathtaking black evening gown that featured embellishments, sparkling under the lights.

Economics

2 w. ago 'I love him so much... but the man I married, the man he used to be, is gone'

Deborah's husband was left hours waiting for help. Now she feels like she has lost her soulmate

Politics

2 w. ago Man died after getting arm trapped in clothing bin after waiting hours for help

The 45-year-old father had apparently tried reaching back into a clothes recycling bin when his arm became trapped - he waited hours for help but was later found dead

Events

3 w. ago Over 2600 NHS Forth Valley patients wait more than four hours for A&E and minor injuries treatment

Over 2600 NHS Forth Valley patients wait more than four hours for treatment

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4 w. ago John Swinney apologises to Brooke Paterson after young footballer endured five hour wait for ambulance

Anas Sarwar raised the case of the Linlithgow player as an example of how "every part" of Scotland's NHS is continuing to struggle

Politics

4 w. ago This is the sad truth about people like Violet Affleck who are still wearing masks. I've seen it in so many patients at my practice... and this is what's really going on: DR MAX PEMBERTON

Her eyes are those of her famous mother's - but Violet Affleck's mouth was well concealed behind her expansive mask as she addressed the UN this week.

Science