Fatal accident inquiry to be held into care home resident’s choking death
A fatal accident inquiry is to be held into the death of a man who choked on food at a care home. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS)
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No plan could have helped Scotland tackle Covid pandemic, inquiry hears
Scottish former health secretary Jeane Freeman has admitted the country could have been better prepared to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, but “no plan” could have helped the country cope.
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William visits Aberdeen on UK tour supporting anti-homelessness project
The Prince of Wales praised healthcare workers during a visit to a community centre in Aberdeen as part of a whistle-stop tour around the UK to promote a five-year programme
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Social work adviser sets new Munros record after completing charity challenge
A woman has set a new record for scaling all of Scotland’s Munros – with her efforts raising money for charity. Ultra-runner Jamie Aarons, 43, finished in 31 days 10
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Minimum unit pricing has had positive impact but not for poor alcoholics – study
Minimum unit pricing (MUP) has reduced alcohol deaths by 13.4% since its introduction despite limited evidence of reducing consumption among low income alcoholics, a report has said. The 50p minimum
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Victim of disgraced surgeon interrupts independence convention to demand inquiry
The former patient of a disgraced surgeon brought the SNP’s independence convention to a standstill to demand a public inquiry. Theresa Mallett, 61, from Glenrothes, said she was left with
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Yousaf sides with council in Home Office row over housing asylum seekers on ship
First Minister Humza Yousaf has backed a council’s condemnation of proposals to house asylum seekers on a ship. Edinburgh City Council leader Cammy Day has written to the Home Office
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Woman who smothered newborn son sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in jail
A mother who killed her newborn son by smothering him with cling film has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in jail. Ineta Dzinguviene, 38, was sentenced by Lady Poole at
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Views sought on proposed changes to justice system in Scotland
MSPs are seeking views on a Bill to reform Scotland’s justice system. The Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill proposes a number of changes, including the abolition of the
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Culture at health board ‘nothing but transparent’, hospitals inquiry hears
A senior manager at a children’s hospital where water was found to be infected said he would have preferred a more “pro-active” approach to informing families of crucial developments but
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