10 h. ago Murder investigation into the death of a grandmother on an NHS stroke ward was 'seriously compromised' by delays in raising the alarm, ex

Valerie Kneale, 75, was described as alert and talkative when she was admitted to Blackpool Victoria Hospital on November 12, 2018 after suffering a stroke and breaking her ankle.

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13 h. ago Vaping may be causing irreversible harm to children’s health, doctors say

Experts ‘extremely concerned’ about e-cigarette use and say millions of young people could face ill health in futureDoctors have raised the alarm about high levels of vaping among children worldwide, saying they are convinced e-cigarettes are causing irreversible harm to their health.Cardiologists, researchers and health experts said they were “extremely concerned” about the harmful effects of e-cigarettes on millions of teenagers and young people, including exposure to toxins and carcinogens – some of which are still unknown. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago Man and boy die after horror crash on major road as police make arrest

Emergency services were called to the scene after the alarm was raised at around 8.55pm on Saturday.

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59 h. ago Swimmer's late night dip sparks major emergency response off Welsh coast

Police, the Coastguard, an RNLI lifeboat and a rescue helicopter, were scrambled to the scene, after reports of a person in the water

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59 h. ago Hero Scots schoolboy praised for raising alarm as lifeboat rescues drifting boat

RNLI North Berwick launched their lifeboat after a 10-year-old member of the public dialled 999 to report concerns for a person at sea.

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64 h. ago Car deliberately torched on Glasgow street as cops hunt for suspects

Fire crews were called to Kenmure Street in Pollokshields after the alarm was raised at around 3am on Saturday.

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68 h. ago Diver dies in horror incident at Scots pier as emergency services race to scene

Emergency services were called to Houton Pier, near Orphir, after the alarm was raised on Thursday afternoon.

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68 h. ago Massive fire engulfs Glasgow building as firefighters battle blaze

Firefighters raced to the Ruchill Park area of the city at around 8.10pm last night after an alarm was raised.

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3 d. ago BREAKING Major police operation as Brit boy believed to have been abducted by his Russian mum

A major police investigation has been launched as a Russian mum has allegedly abducted her British son, as his dad raised an alarm by reporting him as missing in Marbella

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3 d. ago Major police operation as Brit boy believed to have been abducted by his Russian mum

A major police investigation has been launched as a Russian mum has allegedly abducted her British son, as his dad raised an alarm by reporting him as missing in Marbella

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3 d. ago Brit boy, 3, believed to have been abducted in Spain and is now in Russia

A major police investigation has been launched as a Russian mum has allegedly abducted her British son, as his dad raised an alarm by reporting him as missing in Marbella

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5 d. ago RNLI lifeboat crew rescue pet rottweiler stranded on rocks in Cornwall

Volunteer swims with dog back to rescue boat

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5 d. ago Forensics comb Lanarkshire housing estate as two men injured and streets locked down

A man was taken to hospital in an ambulance after the alarm was raised at around 5am today.

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5 d. ago Man storms Glasgow primary school and 'strips off' as parents left outraged

Police were called to St Mungo's Primary School on Parson Street after the alarm was raised at around 11.30am on Tuesday.

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5 d. ago Charities raise alarm after Home Office reverses part of asylum accommodation policy

The Guardian has learned ministers are planning to halve the time asylum seekers are given to find new accommodation after getting a decision on their caseUK politics live – latest updatesRefugee charities warn that thousands of people in the UK could find themselves homeless on the streets this winter after the Home Office quietly reversed its asylum accommodation policy.The Guardian has learned that ministers are planning to halve the period asylum seekers are given to find new accommodation after getting a decision on their case, from 56 to 28 days. Refugee organisations say this is not enough time to find work and a home to rent and will lead to many people pitching tents in the streets. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Bob MacIntyre lands stunning accolade by blown away TV analyst after key golf switch

The Scottish hero has enjoyed another outstanding year as he has built on his two 2024 wins on the PGA Tour in Canada

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6 d. ago Lifeboat and coastguard helicopter rescue person in difficulty at Ayr Harbour

Troon RNLI and the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter were called out to a person in difficulty at Ayr Harbour on Friday night.

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7 d. ago 'Always little text message': Steve Clarke pays tribute to unsung Scotland hero as request put in to UEFA

Head coach has warm words for ex-SFA president Petrie

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8 d. ago UK MPs voice alarm at rise in online abuse over immigration debate

After further demonstrations at hotels housing asylum seekers, MPs say harassment is worse than during BrexitMPs have raised the alarm about a rise in abuse linked to debates around immigration, with some reporting levels of online harassment and death threats worse than during the Brexit years.The warning came after a weekend of protests and counter protests at hotels used to house asylum seekers, with 15 people arrested on Saturday and demonstrations continuing into Sunday. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago MPs voice alarm at rise in online abuse over immigration debate

After further demonstrations at hotels housing asylum seekers, MPs say level of harassment worse than during BrexitMPs have raised the alarm about a rise in abuse linked to debates around immigration, with some reporting levels of online harassment and death threats worse than during the Brexit years.The warning came after a weekend of protests and counter protests at hotels used to house asylum seekers, with 15 people arrested on Saturday and demonstrations continuing into Sunday. Continue reading...

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