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People are only just learning the dark history behind Muffin Man nursery rhyme
The Muffin Man nursery rhyme, a classic children’s tune, has a dark history dating back centuries that only a few are beginning to unravel. Speculation surrounds the tale of The Muffin Man, with some questioning whether it is rooted in fact or merely an urban legend. Recently, a British historian shared a video on TikTok…
Mum’s horror after baby died when midwife refused to call ambulance three times
A mother has shared her heart-wrenching story after her newborn daughter tragically passed away due to the refusal of midwives to call for an ambulance. Laura Bowtell, 37, went through a traumatic experience during labour at Cheltenham Birth Centre when she pleaded with midwives for an ambulance after six hours of giving birth to baby…
North Lanarkshire Provost visits organisation which provides vital CPR training
North Lanarkshire Provost, Kenneth Duffy, recently paid a visit to SkillZone’s training centre in Airdrie. SkillZone is a community-focused organisation that provides essential first aid and health training. Their work encompasses training Scottish Ambulance Service First Responders, conducting accredited courses in collaboration with Edinburgh College, and delivering CPR and minor injury training to community groups…
Ambulance boss caught up in meeting when asked to attend crash which killed dad
An ambulance boss was caught up in a meeting she did not need to attend when she was asked to respond to a fatal motorbike crash that claimed the life of dad-of-five Aaron Morris. The tragic incident occurred in County Durham on July 1, 2022, leaving Aaron lying on the road for nearly an hour…
Man had petrol thrown in his face by gang who turned up at his Wishaw flat
A man in Wishaw had petrol thrown in his face by a gang that showed up at his flat in search of drugs. The victim managed to prevent further harm by convincing the attackers that they had the wrong person. William McAslan, 19, from Bridgeton, Glasgow, appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court where he confessed that…
Police issue urgent appeal over missing ‘vulnerable’ West Lothian mother and son
Police in West Lothian have issued an urgent appeal to the public to help locate a missing mother and son who are considered vulnerable. Mary Fleming, aged 66, and her son James Fleming, aged 37, have not been seen since Sunday. The pair, who reside in Broxburn, were last spotted around 9pm on Sunday near…
Woman rushed to hospital following crash at busy West Lothian roundabout
Emergency services responded to a one-car collision at the Appleton Parkway Roundabout in Livingston, West Lothian, resulting in a woman being rushed to the hospital on Thursday afternoon. Police received reports of the crash around 1:30 pm, leading them to the busy roundabout where the incident occurred. As a precaution, the woman involved in the…
Fire crews race to blaze at St John’s Hospital
Fire crews rushed to the scene of a fire at St John’s Hospital in West Lothian on Thursday evening. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service deployed three appliances and a height appliance to tackle the blaze in Livingston. The incident took place at around 5.43pm on November 14, with up to 20 firefighters present at…
Mum dies after being flung from golf cart in horror crash just two months after giving birth
A tragic incident at a private members country club has resulted in the untimely death of a 32-year-old new mum, Mary Beth Blasetti. The fatal accident occurred on Saturday, November 9, when Blasetti was ejected from a golf cart she was a passenger in at the Sherwoods Forest Club in Maryland. Just two months prior…
Cat missing from Lanarkshire home found 300 miles away in Coventry weeks later
A cat that went missing from its home in Lanarkshire has been found 300 miles away in Coventry, leaving its owners shocked and amazed. Beans, a ginger and white cat from Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, disappeared from his home at the end of October after going out as he usually did. The owners, Cara and Colin…