31 h. ago NHS Lanarkshire’s new eTriage system to begin with digital check

While the kiosks are now in place, they will not be operational until the end of the month, as the health board goes through a period of rigorous testing and staff training

Politics

46 h. ago Police issue urgent warning after man 'who poses risk to public' absconds from mental health unit before being seen travelling through Central London

Vasile Coceban, 36, was reported missing by staff at the Park Royal Centre for Mental Health in Acton Lane, Brent on Wednesday at 10.32am.

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67 h. ago Photos from inside Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa's home reveal a chilling discovery in their bed

A discovery made by authorities in Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa's home indicates that one of them may have suffered a minor injury ahead of their deaths

Culture

68 h. ago Puerto Rico hit by total blackout as all electricity wiped out across island

Puerto Rico has been hit by a total blackout after electricity was wiped out across the island. The public is being urged to take precautions to deal with the power shortage in the coming hours

Events

3 d. ago Public urged to use NHS Lanarkshire’s Minor Injury Units for non

People are encouraged to phone 111 before attending a Minor Injury Unit. Those who do will be given priority over those who walk-in - resulting in quicker treatment.

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4 d. ago Scots Health Secretary Neil Gray praises staff during visit to NHS Lanarkshire’s Flow Navigation Centre Plus

Mr Gray, who is also MSP for Airdrie & Shotts, recently visited the FNC+ hub in Bothwell to mark the launch of the Scottish Government’s Operational Improvement Plan.

Society

5 d. ago Warning as 'unprecedented' number of deadly Asian hornets could 'butcher' UK bees

The public has been urged to "be vigilant everywhere" as experts warn there is a "strong risk" of record-high Asian hornet numbers in 2025

Events

6 d. ago Worksop 'explosion' sees emergency services rush to street as building 'destroyed'

Emergency services have rushed to the scene of an "explosion" at a property in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, and are urging members of the public to avoid the area

Events

7 d. ago Wildfire still burning on Scottish island with helicopter due at scene

The public have been urged to stay away from the area.

Events

8 d. ago Firefighters continue to tackle Arran wildfire as public urged to avoid area

Emergency services remain on the scene of a large grass fire on the Isle of Arran which broke out on Thursday afternoon.

Events

9 d. ago Public urged to stay away from vast area of Wales badly damaged by huge fires

The incident is one of several that firefighters in Wales have had to deal with this week

Events

1 week ago Lanarkshire NHS staff to consider eight per cent pay rise over next two years

Health Secretary, and Airdrie and Shotts MSP, Neil Gray set out plans for a 4.25 per cent increase in 2025-26 and a 3.75 per cent rise next year.

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1 week ago Two dead after horror plane crashes on racetrack before police issue stern warning

Police rushed to the scene in Darley Moor, Derbyshire, after a plane collided with racetrack - authorities have now urged the public to steer clear of the area as they launch an investigation

Events

1 week ago Ashbourne plane crash: Two dead after aircraft crash lands at race track as public told stay away

Derbyshire Police confirmed two men died following the horror plane crash, and said emergency services remain at the scene, while members of the public were also urged to avoid the area

Events

1 week ago PM urged to ‘do the right thing’ and order public inquiry into Sean Brown murder

The GAA official was abducted and murdered by loyalists in Co Londonderry in 1997

Events

1 week ago NHS 24 urging patients in Lanarkshire to prioritise health during holiday weekend

NHS 24 has launched its spring public health campaign which promotes NHS inform - a clinically approved online resource for health and care information.

Science

1 week ago Celia takes on Himalayan challenge to boost cancer screening and awareness

The public health consultant with NHS Lanarkshire is heading to India for the Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer UK.

Events

2 w. ago Helicopter called in to tackle major Scots wildfire as cops issue safety warnings

Emergency services were first alerted at 11.50pm on Friday to a blaze in the Glen Trool area, with police urging the public to stay away from the area

Events

2 w. ago Brits warned as 'aggressive' XL bully on the loose after escaping police gunfire

South Yorkshire Police have issued an urgent appeal to the public to be vigilant after the dog became loose in the Hillfoot area of Sheffield following a firearms discharge

Events

2 w. ago Almost 16 million items dispensed by NHS Lanarkshire in past 12 months

Latest figures from the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) show that over 113 million prescriptions, including over 15.8 million by NHS Lanarkshire, were dispensed in Scotland in 2023/24.

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