22 h. ago Funeral director to enter pleas to 63 charges after remains found at premises

Robert Bush was charged after an investigation into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors’ sites in Hull.

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6 d. ago ‘Rafael Nadal spoke to me for hours and hours after heartache suffered at Wimbledon’

Alexander Zverev faced mental health struggles after suffering an upset in the opening round at Wimbledon, after which he sought the help and support of tennis icon Rafael Nadal

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7 d. ago Wait over for pupils in West Lothian as exam results are received and continue to improve

Support and guidance is available for anyone who requires help

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8 d. ago US could 'blow up the moon' as plans to build nuclear reactor in latest space race

America are planning to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon to help sustain human life and support future Mars missions in the latest method to "win the second space race"

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8 d. ago US could 'blow up the moon' with plans to build nuclear reactor in latest space race

America are planning to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon to help sustain human life and support future Mars missions in the latest method to "win the second space race"

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8 d. ago ‘Constantly being reimagined’: celebrating American art from the 1900s to the 1980s

A new exhibition at the Whitney looks back at a varied selection of works that tell the story of America across eight tumultuous decadesWith “Untitled” (America), The Whitney celebrates 10 years in its new space and offers visitors a statement on what the museum is all about. Combing the institution’s archives, it brings together 80 years of American art, from the turn of the century up through the 1980s.As art historian and Whitney chief curator, Kim Conaty, was hard at work curating “Untitled” (America), she envisioned the Whitney as a place of refuge and nourishment for artists who have furnished new ways of seeing and new historical narratives. “When I think of the very brave work of artists over decades,” she said via video interview. “I’m excited by how it’s possible for us now through their work to see the questions they have put forth, the histories they have made visible. We need to give our support to those artists who have done that hard thinking and helped reveal or made...

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9 d. ago Sight Scotland Veterans’ Hawkhead Centre to open after hours to help more veterans access life

Sight Scotland Veterans’ Hawkhead Centre is opening after hours to give more veterans with vision impairment the opportunity to come and sample the support, activities and camaraderie the centre has to offer.

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1 week ago Famous lion 'shot dead in cruel £35k plot' as harrowing photos emerge

Blondie, the five-year-old lion, had been fitted with a GPS collar by researchers from Oxford's Wildlife Conservation Research Unit just three months ago to help support conservation

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2 w. ago Why it’s important to protect your hearing as you age – and what experts suggest

What’s most important about hearing health how it helps people stay engaged, say experts – here’s how to support itA recent study examined the potential link between hearing loss and dementia, suggesting that treating hearing loss can help the brain. Although the possible connection is still being untangled, study co-author and audiologist Nicholas Reed advises prioritizing hearing health regardless.“There are already more than enough established benefits related to hearing care,” says Reed, a faculty member of the NYU Langone Health Optimal Aging Institute. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Mum walking 5,000 miles around UK for charity back in Scotland for first time in 9 months

Tracey Howe, of Bearsden, is raising money to support charities who helped her wife, Angela.

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3 w. ago Daunted by a Disney theme park trip? How ‘Mouse Counselors’ can plan it all and make you feel like a VIP

A cottage industry of planning and support agencies has emerged to offer Disney-goers a helping hand with the planning and booking

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3 w. ago Results helpline to support Lanarkshire pupils with SQA results

The pupils and students- along with their parents and carers - will be able to get support with their results through Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) Results Helpline, which opens from 8am on results day which is Tuesday, August 5.

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3 w. ago Results helpline to support West Lothian pupils with SQA results

The pupils and students- along with their parents and carers - will be able to get support with their results through Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) Results Helpline, which opens from 8am on results day which is Tuesday, August 5.

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3 w. ago Ukraine war briefing: Weapons will be Europe’s support to Ukraine – not Trump’s, Kallas suggests

‘If you promise to give the weapons, but say somebody else is going to pay, it’s not really given by you’; Russia bombs shopping centre, killing two. What we know on day 1,240Donald Trump’s move to take credit for the additional weapons headed to Ukraine at Europe’s expense has created some mild friction in EU-US relations. “If we pay for these weapons, it’s our support,” said Kaja Kallas, the EU foreign policy chief, on Wednesday. “So it’s European support, and we are doing as much as we can to help Ukraine If you promise to give the weapons but say that somebody else is going to pay for it, it’s not really given by you, is it? We welcome President Trump’s announcement to send more weapons to Ukraine, although we would like to see the US share the burden.”A meeting of Patriot owner nations and Ukraine donors – aiming to find additional Patriot air defence systems for Kyiv and chaired by Nato’s top military commander – could take place on Wednesday of next week, Reuters reported. A ...

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4 w. ago Tiny and remote Scottish isles perfect for a stunning summer adventure

VisitScotland advised travellers to book ahead and travel responsibly to help protect the islands and support local communities

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4 w. ago Meet the charity helping support parents with incurable cancer

In this moving video from the Ruth Strauss Foundation, learn how the charity is helping families who are facing grief because of a cancer diagnosis. Explaining cancer to children can be tough, especially if you are a parent with a terminal diagnosis, the Ruth Strauss Foundation is on hand with information and support for those difficult conversations. Watch this short message to find out how you can help aid the important work of the foundation. To donate please click here

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4 w. ago People in Dumfries and Galloway urged to help end support 'postcode lottery' for bereaved parents

A new report by Sands has revealed that three-quarters of bereaved parents wanted mental health support – but only eight per cent were able to access this through the NHS.

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