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Chemists’ shot in the arm for beleaguered doctors
Crisis – it’s a word that has almost become a cliche in the debate over the future of Scotland’s health service. Read More
Mum who battled cancer twice thanks Maggie’s
An Aberdeenshire teacher, who survived a battle with breast cancer and then was diagnosed with a golf ball-sized brain tumour has helped to raise more than £5,000 for the charity which helped her during her darkest hours. Read More
Food mountain of waste as others struggle to eat
The rise of foodbanks across Scotland has been one of the most widely-publicised phenomena of recent years. Read More
100 and not out – former cricket player celebrates a century
A former telephone worker and enthusiastic cricketer reached his personal century at the weekend and attributed his good health to his active lifestyle. Read More
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Powerful typhoon kills at least three in Macau
A powerful typhoon has caused at least three deaths in Macau, according to local authorities in the Chinese gambling enclave.
Identity fraud rate surges to ‘epidemic’ levels
Nearly 500 identity frauds are reported every day after the scams surged to "epidemic" levels, new figures reveal.
Charles ‘was there for us’ when Diana died, Prince Harry says
Prince Harry has paid tribute to the Prince of Wales for the care he showed to his sons in the aftermath of Diana, Princess of Wales' death, describing how he was "there for us".
Experts warn of ‘rapidly growing problem’ of substance misuse among over-50s
Substance misuse among baby boomers is a "rapidly growing problem", experts have warned.
Reports of child neglect in UK jump 61% over five years – NSPCC
Reports of child neglect in the UK have soared by more than 60% in the last five years, a children's charity has warned.
Disabled people ‘bearing the brunt’ of Government spending cuts
Disabled people are being "increasingly marginalised and shut out of society" as they bear the brunt of Government spending cuts, the UK's equality and human rights bodies have warned.
Experts warn of ‘rapidly growing problem’ of substance misuse among over-50s
Substance misuse among baby boomers is a "rapidly growing problem", experts have warned.
The beating heart of Auchintoul
Jim and Gill Gordon have lived all over the world from the West Indies to Africa, but nothing compares to their beloved Auchintoul.
Warning issued after 114 ‘potentially unreliable’ home HIV tests seized
People considering using home HIV tests have been warned to check the kit is properly authorised after officials seized more than 100 "potentially unreliable" products.
Have you got yours yet? New Nissans prove a hit at Aberdeen launch event
Nissan customers got their first proper look at the new Qashqai and X-Trail this weekend – and they were impressed by what they saw.
GP numbers in England to get ‘major boost’ from international recruitment drive
GP practices across England are expected to get an influx of around 600 family doctors from overseas by April next year, health officials have said.
Gym of an idea as NHS pedals healthy towns trial
Families could get discounts on their supermarket shop, cut-price sports gear and free cinema tickets for hitting step count targets under a new NHS scheme.
Older people not in employment ‘feel less worthwhile’
Older people who are not in employment are less likely to feel "worthwhile", a study has found.
Thomas Cook pilots threaten 12-hour strike over pay row
Frustrated Thomas Cook pilots are planning to stage a 12-hour strike over a pay dispute.
‘Worry’ at reliance on emergency care for dementia patients nearing end of life
There has been a " worrying" increase in the reliance on emergency care for dementia patients nearing the end of their lives, experts have warned.
Thomas Cook pilots threaten 12-hour strike over pay row
Frustrated Thomas Cook pilots are planning to stage a 12-hour strike over a pay dispute.
Play exploring sectarianism in Northern Ireland wins James Tait Black Prize
A play exploring the extremes of sectarianism has won one of the UK's most distinguished literary awards.
Dog charity which helps military veterans named UK’s favourite
A Scottish charity that pairs dogs with military veterans to help them to adjust to civilian life has been named the nation's favourite.
Some sunbed users may be addicted, research suggests
One in five sunbed users may be "addicted" to the devices, leading skin doctors have warned.
REVIEW: “Brill time” at Funbox underwater adventure
Children’s entertainers Funbox made a splash at HMT in Aberdeen over the weekend with their new stage show Underwater Adventure.
Imported pork sausages and ham from leading supermarket ‘may cause hepatitis E’
Pork products sold at a leading supermarket may have infected British shoppers with a virus that can cause liver failure and death, it has emerged.
Revellers and artists leave festival with a groove
Organisers have received “incredible feedback” from all performers at this year’s Groove Loch Ness music festival.
NHS hit by debilitating rates bill as private hospitals enjoy tax breaks
Private hospitals are enjoying a £52 million tax break on their business rates bill through their charitable status while NHS hospitals are facing crippling hikes, research has revealed.
No place for sectarianism in football and politics, says Hibs boss Neil Lennon
Hibernian manager Neil Lennon has said there is no place for sectarianism in football and politics.
Welfare to work schemes unlikely to improve lone parents’ health, says study
The health of lone parents is unlikely to improve through welfare to work schemes, according to researchers from the University of Glasgow.
Almost 10,000 new parents sign up for baby box with 500 delivered
Nearly 10,000 parents have signed up to receive a baby box and more than 500 have been delivered in the first week of the scheme, the Scottish Government has revealed .
Wildcat project to concentrate on five key areas
A project to try to save Scottish wildcats from extinction is to halve the core areas where it will concentrate its efforts on protecting the species.
French fighter jet tails plane of ‘terrified’ tourists heading home from Spain
Passengers on board a holiday jet flying from Spain to Birmingham have told how it was shadowed by a French fighter plane for up to 15 minutes.
Jeremy Hunt in fresh attack on Stephen Hawking over NHS ‘direction of change’
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has launched a fresh attack on Professor Stephen Hawking for suggesting the "direction of change" in the NHS is towards a US-style insurance system.
Memories of Brucie’s time entertaining at Aberdeen cabaret venue
Sir Bruce Forsyth was once a regular turn at an Aberdeen cabaret venue, where he delighted north-east audiences with energetic dancing displays and impeccably timed one-liners.
Chance for people to name one of north-east’s famous dolphins
The public is being given the rare chance to name one of the north-east’s resident dolphins.
Amore: Revamped Italian serves up a real treat
A good family-run restaurant is hard to find nowadays but this little gem in Huntly Street, Aberdeen has been a favourite of ours for some time.
