27 h. ago Areas of Scotland have the highest rates of Huntington’s disease in the world

The neurodegenerative disease slowly damages the brain, taking away the ability to walk, talk, eat, drink, make decisions and live independently

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31 h. ago Health alert as incurable brain disease goes undetected in north Scotland

The neurodegenerative disease slowly damages the brain, taking away the ability to walk, talk, eat, drink, make decisions and live independently

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31 h. ago One of the highest rates of Huntington’s disease found in north Scotland – study

The rate in the area is 14.5 per 100,000 people, more than five times the estimated worldwide rate of 2.71 per 100,000 people.

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6 d. ago Ahoy Aberdeen! The countdown is on for Europe’s largest free family event 100 days until The Tall Ships Races

From a sea of tall ships to encounters with shaggy sheep, it’s all about Aberdeenshire this spring and summer as the North East of Scotland offers an abundance of special events and experiences. Discover the largest free family event in Europe, roam the Royal gardens at Balmoral and enjoy some unforgettable farmyard fun.

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9 d. ago Scotland's 'secret gem' beach on North Coast 500 that feels like remote paradise

One visitor called the sandy bay the "the best beach I have been to in the UK".

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1 week ago More than 300 jobs to be created with £450m energy investment in north Scotland

It is hoped the new investment will boost network resilience across the region, where outages are more common because of the harsh climate.

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1 week ago Hundreds of jobs to be created in £450m energy investment in northern Scotland

The Scottish and Southern Electricity Network says the work will be crucial in delivering new technologies like EV chargers, solar panels and heat pumps.

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1 week ago Scottish wildfire forces evacuations as blaze spreads north from Galloway

Emergency crews deploy helicopters to douse flames as blaze reaches Loch Doon after change in wind directionEmergency services are continuing to battle a wildfire that started in Galloway, south of Scotland, and has spread north into East Ayrshire, forcing the evacuation of walkers and wild campers.The blaze started in the Newton Stewart area on Friday, then spread northwards over the weekend after a change in wind direction to reach Loch Doon. Residents living nearby were advised to keep windows and doors closed and police told people to avoid the area. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Where are house prices rising most? This Lancashire borough saw 12% spike in a year

Nine out of the 10 local authorities with the biggest house price growth are in the midlands, north of England or Scotland.

Economics

2 w. ago Procast Group celebrates one year in Aberdeen with new contracts

Procast Group is celebrating one year since establishing a permanent base in Aberdeen. The principal contractor has recently secured several new contracts in the north of Scotland.

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2 w. ago Six people in hospital after large fire at industrial estate in North Lanarkshire

Six fire engines were sent to Blairlinn industrial estate in Cumbernauld where a building was ‘well alight’.

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2 w. ago One climber dead and second seriously hurt after fall on Ben Nevis

The accident happened in the Moonlight Gully area on Saturday.

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2 w. ago Keep Scotland Beautiful visit two North Lanarkshire schools to mark Eco

St Aidan's Primary in Wishaw and Greengairs Primary were presented with certificates to celebrate their tenth Green Flags.

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2 w. ago TV star Jean Johansson rates North Ayrshire walk as her favourite in Scotland

Jean Johansson is encouraging Scots to join Move For Meals on National Walking Day, highlighting beautiful local walks

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3 w. ago Business information firm creates 300 jobs at new Cardiff headquarters

The credit checking firm said its new HQ was chosen to allow it it double its staff numbers

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3 w. ago Container ship severely damaged in North Sea collision to be towed to Scotland

The Solong sailed into the tanker Stena Immaculate off the East Yorkshire coast on March 10.

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3 w. ago Pupils from two Coatbridge schools take part in Constructing Futures training programme

Initiative introduced to youths from St Ambrose and Coatbridge high schools, thanks to collaboration between Kier, North Lanarkshire Council, hub South West Scotland, training provider TIGERS, and Developing the Young Workforce.

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