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Lucy Letby inquiry hears hospital managers were ‘disbelieving’ of concerns over killer nurse
Two senior managers at the Countess of Chester Hospital were “disbelieving” of concerns raised by doctors that nurse Lucy Letby could be deliberately harming babies, a public inquiry has heard. Medical director Ian Harvey and director of nursing Alison Kelly were interviewed by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) as part of…
Dunblane bricklayer secures special apprenticeship after work with house builder
A Dunblane bricklayer named Dale Robertson has recently been chosen to partake in a specialized apprenticeship program aimed at further developing his skills in the construction industry. Dale, who has been working as an apprentice bricklayer with Persimmon Homes since 2022, has shown exceptional performance both in the classroom and on various building sites. Following…
Ryanair flight makes emergency landing after man dies on plane
A tragic incident unfolded on a Ryanair flight from Tirana to Manchester on November 10 when a man passed away mid-flight. The aircraft was compelled to divert and make an emergency landing at London Stansted Airport due to a medical emergency onboard. Upon landing, emergency responders, including police and paramedics, swiftly attended to the situation.…
Rutherglen politicians beg to differ on pros and cons of Labour’s autumn budget
Rutherglen Politicians Disagree on Labour’s Autumn Budget By Staff Reporter Rutherglen MP Michael Shanks has expressed his approval of the UK Government’s autumn budget, stating that it will bring billions of pounds in additional funding for public services in Scotland. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an extra £3.4 billion, marking the largest real-terms funding increase since…
Footballer’s dad stabs passenger after argument erupted on train over ‘bag on seat’
A footballer’s dad has admitted to stabbing a train passenger during an argument that erupted over a bag left on a seat. The incident took place on a Southport-bound train at Liverpool South Parkway on August 2. Ronald Whelan, 59, confronted the passenger, Muhammed Uddin, about the bag, leading to a heated exchange of words.…
Disgraced Scots surgeon Ian Paterson ‘divisive’ and difficult, inquest hears
Disgraced Scottish surgeon Ian Paterson has been described as a “divisive character” who was difficult to work with, an inquest has heard. Consultant surgeon Alan Jewkes, who retired in 2019, testified at the judge-led inquest that he had never directly worked with Paterson. Jewkes replaced Paterson as a surgeon at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton…
Did you feel the ‘mini-earthquake’ recorded near Perthshire village?
Residents of Comrie, a quaint village in Perthshire, may have experienced a slight tremor on Sunday morning. A low-level earthquake with a magnitude of 0.9 on the Richter scale was recorded at 8.37 am, originating from farmland north of Lawers. The peaceful village was hardly stirred by the seismic event, which was detected by the…
First pic of Scots dad ‘with heart of gold’ who died after car burst into flames
Tragic Loss: Scots Father Perishes in Car Fire Incident Gary Sim, a loving father and avid Rangers fan, tragically lost his life in a car fire incident on Beith Road in Johnstone. The emergency services responded to reports of a one-vehicle crash at around 2am on Saturday, November 9. Despite efforts to save him, the…
Schoolboy threatened ‘at knifepoint’ as gang of youngsters tried to rob his scooter
**Schoolboy Threatened at Knifepoint in Attempted Robbery** A schoolboy in Wales was allegedly threatened at knifepoint by a gang of youngsters, some as young as 11, as they attempted to steal his scooter. The incident occurred outside the shops on Plasmawr Road at around 5.15pm on Sunday, November 10. South Wales Police stated that the…
Remembrance Day 2024 marked in Hamilton and across South Lanarkshire
Remembrance Day commemorations were observed throughout Hamilton and South Lanarkshire in a poignant and solemn manner in 2024. Services were held at the Bothwell Park cenotaph and the Victoria Cross memorial to honour those who sacrificed their lives in past wars and conflicts on both Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day. Poppy wreaths were respectfully laid,…