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A man who overlooked key symptoms has been diagnosed with heart failure after recognising telltale signs, as reported by the Daily Record. The individual, known as JP and active on TikTok under the handle @platinumkidney, shared his experiences to raise awareness about heart failure. According to the National Institute of Health, heart failure, or congestive…

Two young children, Louis Busuioc, aged five, and his three-year-old sister Desir, tragically lost their lives in a devastating house fire in Preston. The incident occurred on April 8, 2022, where the siblings were playing with a lighter while their mother, Lorena, was asleep. The heartbreaking accident unfolded as the children managed to unlock a…

NHS Doctor Hilary Jones Warns of Habit that Doubles Heart Attack Risk NHS doctor Hilary Jones has issued a stark warning about a common lifestyle habit that could potentially ‘double the risk’ of suffering a heart attack. Dr. Jones, known for his informative segments on TV shows like Lorraine and Good Morning Britain, shared his…

More than 1,200 homes are currently vacant across Dumfries and Galloway, sparking concerns amid a declared housing emergency by the local authority. A shortage of housing has led to hundreds of homeless individuals being placed in private B&Bs. However, a recent Freedom of Information request by the Scottish Liberal Democrats has revealed that 1,211 homes…

The possibility of the UK facing a ‘quinthrupledemic’ before the end of the year has been raised by health experts. This scenario involves five diseases – flu, RSV, Covid, Norovirus, and mpox – hitting the country simultaneously and potentially overwhelming the healthcare system during the festive season. Dr Joseph Ambani and Dr Bruno Silvester Lopes…

Two Galloway men recently completed a heartwarming mercy mission to Ukraine, returning home after delivering a fully equipped ambulance to the war-torn country. Andrew Macdonald from Kirkcudbright and Iain Gordon from Stranraer undertook the mission to Sumy in northeastern Ukraine, just 25 miles from the front line. The ambulance was stocked with medical equipment, supplies,…

Plans for a new McDonald’s drive-thru in Dumfries have hit a roadblock as Dumfries and Galloway Council is recommending refusal of the proposal. The fast-food giant had been eyeing a £4 million drive-thru on Annan Road, but a report for the upcoming planning applications committee meeting suggests that there may be a more suitable site…

A fundraiser aiming to collect £25,000 for Scottish Hollywood stuntman Charlie Allan, who sustained a severe leg injury in a fall, has successfully reached its target with the support of several notable celebrities. Charlie Allan, aged 61, known for his work in coordinating battle scenes for major productions, suffered a 15-foot fall while constructing a…