NHS Doctor's Urgent Warning: Never Mix These Medications
An NHS doctor issues a critical warning against mixing two widely used over-the-counter medications, revealing a potentially fatal health risk lurking in homes across the UK.
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Steve Clarke Silences Critics with Scotland Transformation
Scotland manager Steve Clarke's shrewd and courageous leadership has transformed the national team's fortunes, proving his doubters wrong and building a formidable, united squad poised for success.
NHS Doctor Struck Off for Selling Drugs from Boots
An NHS GP has been struck off after being secretly filmed selling powerful prescription drugs, including opioids and antidepressants, to an undercover reporter from behind the counter of a Boots pharmacy in London.
Scotland's World Cup Dream Ended by Denmark Defeat
Scotland's hopes for automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup were extinguished after a crushing 2-0 defeat to a dominant Denmark side at a rain-swept Hampden Park. Read the full match report and analysis.
School Vape Crisis: 1 in 4 Laced with Spice
Shocking investigation reveals a quarter of vapes confiscated from UK schoolchildren are contaminated with the synthetic cannabinoid Spice, posing a severe health risk and triggering a national safeguarding alert.
Late Nørgaard goal breaks Scottish hearts in Denmark
A heartbreaking 86th-minute goal from Christian Nørgaard denies Scotland a heroic point in Copenhagen. Read the full match report on a night of high drama in World Cup qualifying.
Spice-Laced Vapes: New Drug Threat to UK Children
Exclusive investigation reveals dangerous synthetic cannabinoids like Spice are being disguised in illegal vapes, creating a severe public health crisis for vulnerable children and teenagers across the UK.
Denmark vs Scotland: Euro 2024 Qualifier Preview & Prediction
Expert analysis and betting tips for Scotland's crucial Euro 2024 qualifier against Denmark in Copenhagen. Can Steve Clarke's side secure a vital result?
Scotland's benefits bill crisis may force tax hikes and cuts
Scottish ministers confront stark warnings as the nation's soaring benefits expenditure threatens to trigger significant tax increases and austerity measures, testing the limits of devolved powers.
Scotland's NHS Crisis: Swinney Faces Mounting Pressure
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is under intense scrutiny as the nation's NHS faces a deepening crisis, with soaring waiting times and critical reports highlighting systemic failures in patient care.
Townsend's Scotland World Cup Squad: The Shocking Omission
Gregor Townsend's seismic Scotland Rugby World Cup squad announcement has one glaring omission. Discover the strategic masterstroke behind leaving out a key British & Irish Lion.
Deadly New Opioid Fuels Scotland's Drug Death Crisis
A powerful synthetic opioid, up to 500 times stronger than heroin, is devastating communities across Scotland. Public Health Scotland issues an urgent warning as drug-related fatalities hit a new high.
Coroner: Reclassify Ketamine After Woman's Tragic Death
A senior coroner issues a stark warning as a million-pound-a-year woman's ketamine addiction leads to tragic death, sparking calls for reclassification to a Class A drug.
Scotland's drug deaths worst in Europe for seventh year
New figures reveal Scotland's drug death rate is more than double that of 2016 and triple the UK average, with Nicola Sturgeon's government facing fierce criticism over a public health emergency.
Scotland's Drug Death Crisis: Opioid Fatalities Hit Record High
Exclusive analysis reveals Scotland's drug deaths crisis continues to spiral with opioid-related fatalities reaching unprecedented levels, as experts demand urgent policy reform.
Scotland's population growth hits historic low amid migration crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals Scotland's population growth has hit a historic low, with record net migration losses to England and Wales. Experts point to UK immigration policies and the cost-of-living crisis as key drivers.
Scotland's 15-year life expectancy gap revealed in shock report
National Records of Scotland report exposes a devastating 15-year life expectancy gap in Inverclyde, with poverty and deprivation cited as key factors in the region's health crisis.
Scotland's population crisis: deaths outstrip births as Glasgow declines
Exclusive analysis of National Records of Scotland data reveals a deepening demographic crisis, with deaths exceeding births and significant population decline in key council areas like Glasgow City.
Wigtown: Scotland's Magical Book Town With Gothic Charm
Hidden in Scotland's countryside, Wigtown offers breathtaking Gothic architecture, literary treasures, and stunning coastal views—a perfect UK escape.
Women on beta-blockers face higher death risk, study warns
Groundbreaking research from Germany uncovers a critical gender health gap, finding women on common heart drugs face a significantly higher risk of death than men. Experts call for immediate review of prescription guidelines.
Scots Police Forced to Buy Their Own Uniforms
Police Scotland officers are spending hundreds of pounds of their own money on replacement uniforms and equipment after the force's standard-issue kit was widely criticised for being poor quality, ill-fitting, and unfit for purpose.
ScotRail Cuts Off-Peak Fares by Up to 50% Across Scotland
ScotRail has launched a groundbreaking pilot scheme, slashing off-peak ticket prices by up to 50% on key routes across Scotland, making exploring the Highlands and cities more affordable than ever.
Scotland's Secret Beach That Vanishes With The Tide
Uncover the stunning secret of Scotland's Morar Beach, a pristine white-sand paradise that vanishes twice daily with the tide. Your ultimate guide to visiting one of the UK's most magical coastal wonders.
Prison Drug Crisis: 50+ Monthly Overdoses on Spice
Shocking Ministry of Justice data reveals more than two prisoners per day are hospitalised after taking potent synthetic drug cocktails in UK jails, with 'Spice' incidents soaring by 40% in a year.
Singapore's Lethal Etomidate Vaping Crisis
Singapore confronts a dangerous new public health threat as authorities report a sharp rise in vaping devices laced with etomidate, a potent anaesthetic causing severe overdoses and fatalities.
British Teen Caught with £420k Cannabis in Thailand
A 19-year-old British tourist's holiday in Thailand turned into a catastrophe after authorities at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport discovered a staggering 12kg of cannabis, worth over £420,000, hidden in his suitcases. The teen claims he was duped into bei
Tobermory: Scotland's Rainbow-Hued Harbour Gem
Nestled on the Isle of Mull, the vibrant harbour town of Tobermory is captivating visitors with its rainbow-painted buildings, rich history, and stunning coastal scenery. This guide reveals why it's one of the UK's most photographed and unmissable destina
Scottish Government warns of bankruptcy in financial crisis
Scotland faces an unprecedented financial emergency as ministers warn of potential 'bankruptcy' without urgent UK government intervention. Discover the implications for public services and the growing constitutional clash.
NHS's £1bn weight-loss drug bill sparks funding crisis
The soaring cost of revolutionary new obesity drugs like Wegovy could force the NHS into a stark choice: ration treatments or find billions in new funding. This investigation reveals the immense financial pressure facing the health service.
NHS Scotland's £10m Weight-Loss Jab Bill Revealed
Scotland's NHS is spending a staggering £10 million annually on weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy as the nation battles a severe obesity epidemic. This investigative report reveals the soaring prescription costs and the pressing health challe
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