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Ex-health official recounts disastrous meeting with Michael Gove post Salisbury poisoning In dramatic testimony at the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry, Professor Dame Sally Davies recounted a tense meeting with Michael Gove, characterised as a “car crash” by the former chief medical officer. The meeting revolved around the decontamination policy in the aftermath of the Novichok poisoning…

The Motherwell Photographic Society recently held its second digital image competition of the season, with the judging taking place at a club meeting. The competition was judged by Gavin Forrest from the Carluke Camera Club, who provided feedback on each image before assigning a score out of 20. There was a high standard of photography…

A vulnerable resident in supported accommodation in Scotland reportedly experienced a choking incident after a care worker allegedly left them unsupervised during mealtime. Huong Vo Thanh Dang, who worked as a social care worker at Leonard Cheshire Disability in Edinburgh, received an 18-month warning on their record following a series of actions taken while on…

North Lanarkshire councillors have recently given their backing to a draft statement aimed at boosting economic development in the region. This statement, known as the Community Wealth Building statement, aligns with an internationally recognised approach that focuses on empowering communities to have a greater influence on the wider economy and ensuring they reap more benefits…

H&M announced significant job cuts at its Edinburgh call centre, with 150 employees facing layoffs as the office is set to close next year. The closure of the Waverley Gate office was proposed due to the expiration of the lease in 2025, attributed to factors such as increased competition, evolving customer behaviours, and rising operational…

A Scottish street has been placed on lockdown due to an ongoing “disturbance,” with a significant police presence at the scene. The incident unfolded on Glebe Street in Cambuslang on November 11th, prompting emergency services to swiftly respond. Authorities have urged the public to steer clear of the area as they work to address the…

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…

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…

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.…