8 h. ago Nearly two million Scots forced to wait over four hours in A&E

Since the last Scottish Government target was last hit, 1,921,053 people waited four hours or more.

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36 h. ago Cardiff family says sunbed battle in Torremolinos 'like Hunger Games'

The family had to wait three hours for one bed between six of them

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9 d. ago Brits spend more than 16 hours a year waiting for late friends to arrive at events

Three quarters of Brits have a friend who is 'always' late – with a fifth having to wait an hour or more beyond their agreed meeting time for their friend to turn up

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9 d. ago Scots facing travel chaos as French strike forces Ryanair and EasyJet to cancel flights

Passengers flying to Greece, Spain and Ireland could also be impacted.

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9 d. ago Disabled schoolgirl forced to shower at leisure centre because of unsuitable home

Kelsi Waddell, who has cerebral palsy, scoliosis, and chronic lung disease, can’t access the upstairs bathroom in her family’s home because she uses a wheelchair.

Culture

1 week ago Disability benefit cuts: Sir Keir Starmer forced to make late concession in biggest Labour rebellion

Sir Keir Starmer was forced to abandon a key plank of his welfare reform agenda to get the legislation through its first Commons test.

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1 week ago Aldi Scotland and Highland Fine Cheeses launch hunt for the nation’s cheesiest joke

Aldi Scotland has joined forces with renowned Scottish producer Highland Fine Cheeses to mark International Joke Day (1 July), with a real cracker of a competition.

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1 week ago Backlash from campaigners has forced welcome rethink on PIP plans

We must now hope the UK Government continues to listen to MPs and anti-poverty campaigners to ensure robust safeguards are in place to protect the most vulnerable in society.

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1 week ago Readers Letters: Scotland needs a strong and forceful leader

John Swinney is a little too nice to deliver independence, says a reader

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2 w. ago How the Scots rated in Lions' big win over Western Force as injury causes concern

Russell composed and creative as tourists score eight tries in first match in Australia

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2 w. ago Lewis Capaldi’s Glastonbury comeback tells us everything we need to know about him

After he was forced to cut his 2023 set short, the Scottish singer-songwriter returned to the Pyramid Stage in the most triumphant manner. If there’s such a thing as a fairytale beginning, writes Louis Chilton, we just saw it

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2 w. ago Scots author lets slip rude Glaswegian remark live on Loose Women as panel forced to apologise

Loose Women's Kaye Adams was forced to interject after Scottish author Sophie Gravia made the explicit comment while talking about her dating experiences.

Culture

2 w. ago Huge comedian issues heartfelt apology to fans as he's forced to cancel upcoming Scotland shows due to being too unwell to perform

The popular comedian, 39, took to his Instagram Stories to break the news and issue a heartfelt apology, as he admitted he was too unwell to perform.

Culture

2 w. ago Scotland call up experienced replacement for summer tour as Edinburgh man forced to withdraw

Injury to centre sparks late change to squad

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2 w. ago Selina Scott gets apology from Met Police chief as ITV star vents mugging fury

Sir Mark Rowley said his force could have given a better service to television broadcaster Selina Scott after she reported a terrifying mugging in London's Piccadilly

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2 w. ago Vodafone joins forces with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo as new Presenting Partner

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has today announced Vodafone as its new Presenting Partner, marking the beginning of an exciting partnership that stems from shared values and a commitment to supporting military and local communities.

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2 w. ago Scots flight to Qatar diverted after Iranian missile strikes force airspace shutdown

The Qatar Airways flight was due to land in Doha at midnight but it now heading to Turkey.

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2 w. ago Arbroath care home pays tribute to resident and Scots Guards veteran for Armed Forces Day

Colleagues and residents at HC-One’s Lunan Court Care Home in Arbroath, proudly marked Armed Forces Day with a heartfelt celebration honouring the military service of resident, John Ure, aged 87, a proud veteran of the Scots Guards.

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2 w. ago Hospital bosses say 'we are truly sorry' as patient dies after 24 hour A&E wait

Lionel David Harker was left waiting in an A&E department for 24 hours before it became clear he was suffering from a perforated ulcer

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2 w. ago US Air Force jets using Prestwick could make Scotland 'complicit in war crimes' says Humza Yousaf

Days after Israel launched its first strikes against Iran, the US sent dozens of military aircraft across Europe including to Prestwick Airport.

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