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Dementia can be diagnosed early with simple at-home clock-drawing test – Daily Record Dementia symptoms aren’t always obvious, especially in the beginning, but a clock-drawing test which can be done at home can be a good indicator that someone needs to speak to a GP. There is currently no cure for dementia, the broad term…

A police officer has admitted to causing the death of a mother of three in Motherwell after hitting her with his speeding van as she crossed the road. PC Jamie Hamill was driving at over 50 miles per hour in a built-up area just before the fatal crash that took the life of Margaret McCarron.…

Castle Douglas Flower Club members recently gathered for a festive display at their latest meeting. The club welcomed a special guest, John Dalton from Cumbria, who impressed the audience with his beautiful Christmas arrangements. The club president, Sheila Pook, introduced John who showcased his “Christmas Greetings” theme. John’s demonstration featured various stunning floral arrangements. He…

GPs, nutritionists and professors share tips on how to combat a cold swiftly in hours When it comes to battling a cold or flu, timing is crucial. GPs, nutritionists, and professors have shared their expert advice on how to tackle the symptoms early on to potentially shorten the duration of the illness. According to Professor…

A Loganair flight, en route from Southampton to Edinburgh, was compelled to make a diversion after a mid-air emergency on Monday morning. The flight, designated as LM322, was originally scheduled to arrive in Edinburgh around an hour after departing Southampton. However, the pilot issued a 7700 Squawk code mid-flight, indicating a general emergency onboard. This…

How to Make Your Garden Robin-Friendly This Winter As the festive season approaches, many people love to have robins visit their gardens, bringing with them a sense of Christmas cheer. Attracting these beautiful birds doesn’t have to be a matter of chance, though. Wildlife experts have shared tips on how to increase the chances of…

A killer who brutally murdered a Scottish backpacker in New Zealand has been denied parole for the fifth time. Jahche Broughton was only 14 years old when he viciously beat Karen Aim, a visitor from Orkney, to death with a baseball bat in January 2008. Karen, 26, was walking back to her accommodation from a…

A new study by researchers from the University of Birmingham has found that consuming a drink rich in flavanols, such as green tea or cocoa, may help counteract the negative effects of high-fat foods, particularly during stressful periods. The scientists discovered that flavanols found in these beverages can protect the body against stress, even after…

West Lothian teenager Lena Zielinska, aged 16 and hailing from Broxburn, has taken a significant step towards making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people in the UK. Lena has recently become a member of the NSPCC’s Young People’s Board for Change (YPBC). The YPBC is a group consisting of 15…

Drivers Urged to Take Precautions as Snow and Ice Warnings Issued Motorists are being reminded to take extra precautions as the Met Office has issued weather warnings for snow and ice across central and northern Scotland. The warnings, in effect for 43 hours, are expected to cause travel disruptions until Wednesday morning in areas such…