7 h. ago M&D’s nominated for three awards at Scottish Entertainment & Hospitality Awards

The family favourite destination has been nominated for ‘Best Day Out’, ‘Best Hospitality Employer’ and ‘Best Casual Dining’ for its Monterey Jack’s American themed diner.

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8 h. ago ‘I hope I’ll one day be at peace’: civilians seek mental health help in war

People traumatised by conflict have queued outside the Saint Vincent de Paul neuropsychiatric hospital in Goma each day since free scheme launchedOn a sunny morning in the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where fighting between the M23 rebel group and the Congolese army raged earlier this year, men and women rushed towards a line of chairs outside a medical facility.Since 24 March, the Saint Vincent de Paul neuropsychiatric hospital, a medical facility for people with mental health issues, has been offering free consultations on a first-come first-served basis for people affected by the fighting. Dozens have lined up to be seen each day. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago 'I went for a swim in the sea and ended up in hospital for five days'

Shelley woke up with stomach pains and her doctor told her to get to A&E urgently

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9 h. ago Woman hospitalised for five days after going for swim in sea off UK coast

Shelley faced weeks of follow up appointments after her time in hospital

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27 h. ago Three men charged with manslaughter after death of woman on golf course

Suzanne Cherry, 62, was fatally struck by a van that was being pursued by police in StaffordshireThree men have been charged with manslaughter after a woman was fatally struck on a golf course by a van after a police pursuit.Suzanne Cherry, 62, died in hospital on 15 April, four days after she was struck by a van at Aston Wood golf club in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Patients forced to wait up to six days for a hospital bed at London hospitals

Figures show thousands of London patients endure days-long waits for hospital beds

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32 h. ago Pope Francis brought an outsider’s eye to the papacy – with a focus on justice, ecology and humanity | Catherine Pepinster

He will be remembered as one of the great communicators of Christian faith – but healing the church’s divisions was beyond himCatherine Pepinster is a former editor of The TabletJust three days before he was admitted to hospital for bronchitis in February, Pope Francis delivered a strongly worded message to the US about Donald Trump’s attitude to migrants. In a letter sent to the country’s Roman Catholic bishops, he made clear that he completely disagreed with Trump’s mass deportation plans for illegal migrants. “What is built on the basis of force, and not on the truth about the equal dignity of every human being, begins badly and will end badly.”The sentiment was not only reserved for Trump. Throughout his 12 years as pope, Francis, who died this morning at the age of 88, focused on the dignity of people, especially those viewed by others as outsiders – whether migrants, prisoners, whom he often visited, or LGBTQ+ people. “Who am I to judge?” he famously said when asked about his ...

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32 h. ago Pope Francis brought an outsider’s eye to the papacy – even if healing the church’s divisions was beyond him | Catherine Pepinster

He will be remembered as one of the great communicators of Christian faith, with a focus on justice, ecology and humanityCatherine Pepinster is a former editor of The TabletJust three days before he was admitted to hospital for bronchitis in February, Pope Francis delivered a strongly worded message to the US about Donald Trump’s attitude to migrants. In a letter sent to the country’s Roman Catholic bishops, he made clear that he completely disagreed with Trump’s mass deportation plans for illegal migrants. “What is built on the basis of force, and not on the truth about the equal dignity of every human being, begins badly and will end badly.”The sentiment was not only reserved for Trump. Throughout his 12 years as pope, Francis, who died this morning at the age of 88, focused on the dignity of people, especially those viewed by others as outsiders – whether migrants, prisoners, whom he often visited, or LGBTQ+ people. “Who am I to judge?” he famously said when asked about his attit...

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52 h. ago Former Real Madrid and Liverpool star reveals health scare and thanks doctors for 'saving his life'

A former Liverpool and Real Madrid star has opened up on a health battle that left him 'scared to death'. The former player suffered a pulmonary embolism.

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3 d. ago Love Island Sam Taylor's girlfriend rushed to hospital after cardiac arrest

Sam Taylor's girlfriend Em Leah has been rushed to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest. The news comes just days after the couple went public with their romance

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4 d. ago Full House's Dave Coulier '48 hours' from dying of common cold amid cancer battle

Dave Coulier was diagnosed with cancer last year and immediately started chemotherapy, but his immune system left him so weakened that he was hospitalised for days

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5 d. ago ‘Every day she begs for help’: Father fighting for daughter detained in hospital for years to be freed

Exclusive: Government will miss target to get people with learning disabilities out of hospital by more than 8 years

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6 d. ago Gladiators star Steel reveals 'brave' baby son's devastating health battles during his 13

The athlete’s son died in hospital just days after being born prematurely at 23 weeks

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6 d. ago Scots mum's swim in contaminated water leaves her hospitalised for five days

Shelley Sim became seriously unwell after swimming in the sea, which has left her fearful.

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7 d. ago One person killed and several wounded in Israeli attack on Gaza hospital

Airstrike prompts UN warning that humanitarian crisis is at its worst since fighting broke out 18 months agoOne person has been killed in an Israeli missile strike on a hospital in Gaza, just as the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, was making a visit to the war-torn territory.The attack on Tuesday occurred two days after another major hospital was targeted, fuelling warnings from the UN that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is now the worst it has been since conflict began. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago A look at ER boarding in the US from the AP and Side Effects Public Media

Long ER waits in the U.S. are common, especially for older patients. Some wait for many hours or even days before they get a hospital bed.

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7 d. ago Medics killed and wounded in Israeli attack on Gaza hospital

Airstrike prompts UN warning that humanitarian crisis is at its worst since fighting broke out 18 months agoA medic has been killed in an Israeli missile strike on a hospital in Gaza.The attack on Tuesday came two days after another major hospital was targeted, fuelling warnings from the UN that the humanitarian crisis in the territory is now the worst it has been since conflict began. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Ayrshire College student wins exclusive scholarship to visit world class hospitality school in Switzerland

Bree Smith attended the two-day Customer Excellence course at EHL Hospitality Business & Hotel Management School.

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7 d. ago 'I was hours from death after rotting tooth triggered killer infection'

James was hospitalised for 10 days

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8 d. ago Horror as Brit dies in Tenerife after going for swim in sea with teenage son

Stephen Howd tragically died in Tenerife

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