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Record-breaking heart op woman feels ‘incredibly lucky’ almost 50 years on

A woman who has become a Guinness World Record holder as the longest surviving recipient of a single, artificial, heart valve replacement has told how she feels “incredibly lucky”. Anne Bell, 77, underwent surgery to replace her mitral heart valve ...

08 Mar 2022 at 15:25

Scotland

Gold medal-winning curler quits full-time sport after success in Beijing

A curler who struck gold at this year’s Winter Olympics is retiring from the sport full-time, to focus on her family and her career as a nurse in the NHS. Vicky Wright, a staff nurse at Forth Valley Hospital in Scotland, was part of the team led ...

17 May 2022 at 15:55

Scotland

Man’s life saved after dodgy pie supper led to cancer diagnosis

Severe food poisoning following a dodgy steak pie supper led to surgeons discovering a rare kidney cancer and a place on a clinical drugs trial for a Falkirk man. William Dunnachie, 69, was admitted to Forth Valley Hospital in Larbert, near ...

19 Oct 2022 at 12:32

Scotland

Record-breaking cyclist knocked off bike by SUV which ‘failed to stop’

A record-breaking cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after she was hit by a sports utility vehicle (SUV) which failed to stop. Christina Mackenzie, 45, was training near Kippen in the Stirling Council area on Tuesday ...

28 Sept 2022 at 21:00

Scotland

Inspectors concerned many patients at hospital ‘did not appear well cared for’

Health inspectors have raised concerns that “many patients” in a Scottish hospital did “not appear well cared for” – with a shocking report telling how they saw the accident and emergency department operating at 230% of capacity. ...

05 Dec 2022 at 15:05

Derry baby with 1 in 15 million condition receives donation from local fundraiser organised by bereaved family

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Derry baby with 1 in 5 million condition receives thousands donated from local fundraiser organised by bereaved family

Martin Gallagher was just 25 years old when he was struck by a drunk driver in 2009. He was found dead on Halloween night after being struck in a hit and run. Martin was an avid marathon runner and so in his memory, Foyle Valley ...

15 Dec 2022 at 15:33

Scotland

Police launch biker safety campaign

Unmarked police motorcycles with cameras will be patrolling roads popular with bikers in areas across the east of Scotland in a bid to improve safety. Operation Dogma will launch on Saturday with a focus on motorcycles. ...

18 Jun 2022 at 03:45

Government cannot guarantee job for every laid off Grangemouth worker – Murray

The UK Government cannot guarantee a new job for every worker who could be laid off when the Grangemouth refinery closes next year, the Scottish Secretary has said. Plans for the closure of the site in the second ...

17 Oct 2024 at 17:01

Scotland

A&E waiting times match worst level on record

The proportion of people waiting too long at Scotland’s A&E departments has matched the highest level on record, new figures show. A Scottish Government target aims to ensure 95% of those at emergency ...

19 Apr 2022 at 11:25

Scotland

Man arrested after woman stabbed in Stirling

A man has been arrested after a woman was stabbed in Stirling. The attack happened on Saturday at around 8.20pm. The woman, aged 21, suffered a “non-life threatening” stab injury and was taken to ...

04 Aug 2024 at 10:15

College to offer support to workers at risk from Grangemouth closure

A college will offer “bespoke support” for workers impacted by the closure of the Grangemouth refinery, the UK Government has announced. Plans for the closure of the site in the second quarter ...

17 Oct 2024 at 12:31

NHS board told to maintain improvements by Health Secretary

Scotland

NHS board told to maintain improvements after special measures ended

Health Secretary Neil Gray has said that improvements made at a Scottish NHS board must be maintained. He spoke out after the Scottish Government confirmed NHS Forth Valley is being moved ...

27 Sept 2024 at 12:14

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