25 h. ago NHS Scotland patients waiting more than 78 weeks for treatment skyrockets

NHS has seen figures half after launching a 10-year recovery plan - but Scotland lags far behind.

Events

3 d. ago World's most polite seagull turns up at chippy every day to wait for favourite snack

Palm Bay Fish Bar in Margate, Kent has been getting daily visits from the seagull. Locals say he turns up twice a day and stands at the entrance patiently waiting in the hope that he'll receive a meal

Politics

4 d. ago Patients risk being in ‘unnecessary pain’ over NHS minimum waits for treatment

Leaders have been told they may wish to set ‘activity planning assumptions’, which can include introducing minimum waiting times.

Events

5 d. ago Prince William's adorable reply when child asks 'is Prince William coming?'

Prince William couldn't help but laugh when one boy asked him whether he had seen the Prince of Wales because he was patiently waiting for him to come over and say hello

Politics

6 d. ago NHS Scotland: Why the future of five delayed treatment centres will now not be known until December

Proposals to open the NHS national treatment centres were put on hold in February 2024.

Politics

6 d. ago El Salvador threatens to send its violent gangsters to France after Paris Fashion Week criticised the country's mega

Nayib Bukele, the Central American country's president issued the grim warning after a Paris Fashion Week show criticised the treatment of inmates at one of the nation's mega prisons.

Events

7 d. ago Lecturers to be consulted on industrial action following ‘derisory’ pay offer

The Educational Institute of Scotland University Lecturers’ Association has warned of ‘widespread disruption’ in the event of industrial action.

Politics

9 d. ago Scotland's Health Awards 2025: Inspiring NHS Fife support worker recalls 'teary' awards moment

Scotland’s Health Awards 2025 are now open for nominations.

Sport

9 d. ago Minnesota shootings suspect complains to judge over jail treatment saying he hasn’t slept for weeks

Vance Boelter’s lawyer said another inmate in his unit had constantly been spreading feces on the wall

Events

1 week ago Lush fans eager to try iconic product spotted in store five months early

For those patiently waiting for the Christmas period, so they can get their hands on their favourite Lush products, the wait is over in June, and you'll be thrilled to see what's on offer

Politics

1 week ago Healthcare innovators urged to take advantage of ‘transformative’ Horizon Europe funding calls

A fresh £6bn available through the Horizon Europe programme could be ‘utterly transformative for healthcare innovation and net zero ambitions,’ says a formal NHS Scotland partner.

Economics

1 week ago First Briton killed by cyber attack on NHS computers: Hack led to lethal delay in test results

A patient died after a cyber attack caused dangerously long waits for blood test results, an NHS harm review has found.

Events

1 week ago NHS Lanarkshire only health board in Scotland to hit its cancer target times

A total of 95.8 per cent of patients being seen within 62 days in Lanarkshire from January to March this year.

Events

1 week ago Scotland cancer waiting times hit worst level on record as 'appalling' NHS figures published

SNP ministers are being warned of a cancer ‘ticking time bomb’ looming.

Events

1 week ago Cancer waiting times in Scotland at worst level on record as SNP NHS record attacked

Only 68.9 per cent of patients on an urgent referral for a suspicion of cancer started treatment within 62 days,

Events

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

Events

2 w. ago King Charles has delighted Ascot racegoers for four consecutive days in a display that proves that, at 76, the Monarch has staying power

Despite still undergoing weekly treatment for cancer more than a year after his initial diagnosis, His Majesty braved soaring temperatures to attend the world-famous race meet each day.

Politics

2 w. ago King Charles has delighted Ascot racegoers for four consecutive days in a display that proves that, at 77, the Monarch has staying power

Despite still undergoing weekly treatment for cancer more than a year after his initial diagnosis, His Majesty braved soaring temperatures to attend the world-famous race meet each day.

Politics

2 w. ago Scottish Government backs review of sarcoma treatment after new report reveals stark inequalities in care

A major new study has revealed that hundreds of Scottish sarcoma patients are waiting six months or longer for diagnosis of the rare and often deadly disease due to 'systematic failings' in care.

Politics

2 w. ago Desperate patients using unregulated ADHD services due to long NHS waiting lists

A study found NHS ADHD waiting lists are now unacceptably long

Science