15 h. ago Breast cancer diagnoses and deaths expected to surge worldwide, says WHO

Cases in UK set to rise by 21% and deaths by 42%, while globally one in 20 women will be diagnosed with diseaseBreast cancer diagnoses and deaths are projected to surge worldwide by 2050, the World Health Organization’s cancer agency has said, with cases in the UK to rise by 21% and deaths by 42%.Globally, one in 20 women will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime, with cases up 38% and deaths up 68% over the next 25 years, according to an analysis by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Breast cancer cases and deaths set to rise dramatically by 2050, data suggests

The International Agency for Research on Cancer said one in 20 women globally will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.

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17 h. ago Rutherglen MSP insists investment from Scottish Government is reducing NHS waiting lists

The SNP’s Clare Haughey spoke out after new figures showed a 16.1 per cent drop in waiting times in NHS Lanarkshire for scoping procedures, a 14.9 per cent drop for ophthalmology waits and a 9.3 per cent drop for orthopaedics.

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19 h. ago 'Snorting cocaine made my nose collapse': Warning as woman reveals harrowing images of the damage drug caused

Kelly Kozyra, 38, from Chicago , Illinois , US, was left with a gaping hole in her face after she became addicted to the party drug following a night out with her friends in 2017.

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23 h. ago Lanarkshire MSP hails work of Dogs Trust following charity’s visit to Holyrood

The charity held a drop-in event in Parliament to raise awareness of dog welfare issues in Scotland and to chat with MSPs who are a crucial piece of the puzzle that can help build a better future for dogs.

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3 d. ago Lanarkshire MSP warns drug deaths will rise unless funding reaches the frontline

Monica Lennon MSP who has been campaigning on drug and alcohol issues in the Scottish Parliament since 2016 has welcomed an Evaluation of the National Drug Deaths Mission.

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4 d. ago Lanarkshire Labour politicians announce candidacy for 2026 Scottish Parliament election

Central Scotland list MSP Mark Griffin and North Lanarkshire councillor Ayeshah Khan announced their intentions to stand as the party's candidates in the twinned selection of Uddingston & Bellshill and Motherwell & Wishaw

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4 d. ago Rutherglen MSP encourages town's school kids to enter joke competition

Clare Haughey is telling youngsters to take part in the VoiceBox event for pupils.

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5 d. ago 'Generous' sum almost doubles money in the pot for £1.7m campaign to save Highlands touring cinema bus

Efforts are ongoing to raise money to build a brand new touring cinema bus for Highlands and Islands communities.

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5 d. ago Coatbridge MSP welcomes £2.23m investment in North Lanarkshire play parks

The facilities to receive a boost include sites at Scarhill Street in Kirkshaws and Dunalastair Drive in Stepps.

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6 d. ago Rock star Pete Doherty warned he could lose body parts due to long

The Libertines rocker, 45, who has previously battled drug addiction, was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and was warned by doctors that he could have his toes amputated

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6 d. ago Wishaw MSP delight at improvements to playparks in her constituency

Playparks in Motherwell and Wishaw that have benefitted from Scottish Government investment.

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7 d. ago Airdrie and Shotts MSP welcomes rates relief support in North Lanarkshire

Scottish Government schemes, like the Small Business Bonus Scheme, can offer eligible organisations up to 100 per cent rates relief – with 5,270 in North Lanarkshire being lifted out of paying non-domestic rates all together.

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