26 h. ago Jamie Vardy gears up for another underdog story at feelgood minnows Cremonese | Nicky Bandini

Fans sang for the striker to ‘take us to Europe’ as he arrived in Italy to join an unfancied team brimming with positivityJamie Vardy had not reached his destination, but already he was getting a taste of what may await him, a crowd of Cremonese supporters greeting him at the exit of Milan’s Linate airport – 50 miles away from their team’s home town. Never mind the fact it was almost midnight on a Sunday. He hopped out of his car to sign autographs – one over a tattoo of his own face. They sang for him to “take us to Europe”.Even in a summer of famous names making unexpected late-career moves to Italy – from Kevin De Bruyne and Napoli to Luka Modric at Milan – Vardy joining Cremonese feels most improbable of all. A player who once finished eighth in the Ballon d’Or vote, signing for a club with a 16,000-seater stadium who have made only fleeting appearances in the top flight since they were founded in 1903. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago NHS Lanarkshire’s robotic surgery team reaches milestone of 500th procedure

Patients have been able to benefit from minimally invasive surgery, with improved outcomes such as quicker recovery times.

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7 d. ago NHS Lanarkshire stats prompts call for volunteers to support stroke survivors

In 2024, only 41.4% of stroke patients attending NHS Lanarkshire hospitals received the stroke care bundle – which is associated with better patient outcomes – against a Scotland-wide health board average of 52.9% and a national, government target of 80%.

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8 d. ago Brazil fans enjoy carnival atmosphere despite World Cup rout by South Africa | Luke McLaughlin

Just seeing the first Brazil team to reach a Rugby World Cup was enough for fans as South Africa roared to 66-6 winIn certain other sports, Brazil’s absence from any World Cup tournament would be regarded as downright bizarre. It’s not quite like that in rugby, and their women’s 15s team created history simply by running on to the turf.The first Brazil team to qualify for a men’s or women’s Rugby World Cup had played only 16 times before this, winning five matches, including a playoff against Colombia that secured qualification. Their prize, if you can call it that, was an intimidating opener against the famously powerful South Africa. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago NHS Lanarkshire first Scots health board to appoint permanent Promise Development Officer

Beth-Anne McDowall has joined the organisation, which is committed to ensuring that all care-experienced people have the support they need if they have healthcare needs.

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2 w. ago NHS Lanarkshire welcomes 103 new foundation year one doctors

Group recently graduated from medical school and will spend the next two years rotating through various specialties across the area's acute hospitals as part of the UK Foundation Programme.

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3 w. ago NHS Lanarkshire’s Wishaw health improvement team host summer family fun day

Vibrant and well-attended afternoon welcomed people of all ages for a free, outdoor celebration packed with activities, entertainment and important community connections.

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4 w. ago Cody Gakpo reveals Liverpool players' gesture to Diogo Jota family after his tragic death

Liverpool have still been trying to come to terms with Diogo Jota's tragic passing as a squad and Cody Gakpo has revealed how the team been trying to reach out to his family as much as possible

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