3 h. ago Mother facing political persecution who has lived in UK for 16 years to be deported to the Gambia 

Fatou Tamba is currently being held at an immigration removal centre where her mental health has deteriorated

Politics

9 h. ago More than 100,000 work days lost through sickness absence at Swansea Council last year

Mental health issues such as stress, an ageing workforce, and increased reporting of sickness absence were said to be the main reasons

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10 h. ago Historian believes Dumfries and Galloway is home of world's oldest known football pitch

Ged O’Brien has uncovered evidence that suggests the beautiful game was played on farmland near Gatehouse more than 400 years ago.

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12 h. ago Scottish comedy legend Karen Dunbar bringing new show to Dumfries and Galloway

The comedian, DJ and Chewin’ The Fat Star will be sharing stories from her life and talking about her career in Stranraer, Newton Stewart and Dumfries.

Culture

12 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway mental health service named one of Scotland's top nursing teams

Balcary Ward – the intensive psychiatric care unit at Midpark Hospital - has been shortlisted for the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards.

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12 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway rugby star seals move back to Scotland with Glasgow Warriors

Alex Craig’s move to Scotstoun will reunite him with former Stewartry Shark Stafford McDowall.

Events

13 h. ago Daily Star HQ invaded by Care Bears as they also have a go at writing headlines

The Daily Star's Canary Wharf offices were invaded by two inflatable Care Bears who were spreading cheer and kindness in aid of Mental Health Awareness Month which runs in May

Events

15 h. ago Let’s talk about it: The numbers behind the state of adult mental health in the UK

One in four UK adults experience mental health problems every year. Online therapy provider BetterHelp is on a mission to make therapy accessible to all

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17 h. ago The ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ is back after a decade but with a powerful new message

The Ice Bucket Challenge has made a return, but this time to raise awareness about the importance of mental health, with James Charles and other celebrities joining the challenge

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26 h. ago Effects of smoking, drinking and not exercising enough ‘felt by the age of 36’

If people had all three unhealthy habits, their mental and physical health were much worse than if they had none, researchers found.

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31 h. ago Campaigners criticise Farage’s claims that UK is ‘massively overdiagnosing’ mental illness

Charity say that Reform leader is ‘wildly inaccurate’ after he says system is creating a ‘class of victims’Nigel Farage says the UK is “massively overdiagnosing those with mental illness problems” and creating a “class of victims”.In comments, which have drawn criticism from campaigners and charities, the leader of Reform UK said it was too easy to get a mental health diagnosis from a GP. Continue reading...

Science

31 h. ago Charities attack Farage claims of ‘mental illness problems’ overdiagnosis

Reform leader accused of ‘wildly inaccurate’ remarks as he complains about UK creating ‘class of victims’Nigel Farage says the UK is “massively overdiagnosing those with mental illness problems” and creating a “class of victims”.In comments, which have drawn criticism from campaigners and charities, the leader of Reform UK said it was too easy to get a mental health diagnosis from a GP. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Farage sparks furious backlash after claiming children with special educational needs are ‘over diagnosed’

The Reform UK leader claimed GPs are over diagnosing adults with mental health problems and children with special educational needs

Politics

33 h. ago Pet owners share key things you should know before getting a dog or cat

While more than half of pet owners said having a pet has improved their physical and mental health, there are definitely a few insights they wish they had prior to becoming pet parents

Politics

35 h. ago BBC EastEnders fans spot new romance for Phil Mitchell with unexpected character

EastEnders fans are convinced that Phil Mitchell is set to find love with one character who he was seen growing closer with following his recent mental health crisis.

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38 h. ago Health bosses ask Dumfries and Galloway residents to order only medicine they need

NHS Dumfries and Galloway wants to reduce medicine waste as it aims to save more than £60million over the next three years.

Science

40 h. ago Freddie Flintoff's heartbreaking admission after thinking Top Gear crash killed him

Freddie Flintoff was involved in a life-threatening car crash while filming for Top Gear in 2022 and has now opened up about the mental health battle he endured in the aftermath

Events

42 h. ago Outlander star Sam Heughan's acting career was inspired by Robert the Bruce

Outlander star Sam Heughan, famed for his role as Jamie Fraser in the hit Starz show, has taken a walk down memory lane in his hometown of Dumfries and Galloway.

Politics

43 h. ago Little boy left waiting years for autism diagnosis as dad says kids getting "lost in system"

Health chiefs no longer put young people with suspected conditions like autism on waiting lists with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).

Politics

56 h. ago Revealed: The number of times you should have sex every week to beat depression

A new report by researchers at Shantou University Medical College, China, reveals how many times per week people should be having sex for maximum mental health benefits.

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