Skirt steak is one of the most flavourful cuts of beef, and even though it's one of the tougher cuts, with a lot of connective tissue, it's still a great steak for grilling. Read More
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About 2,600 training places for nurses and midwives will be created over the next four years, the Scottish Government has announced.
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Organ donation ‘soft opt-out’ system to be introduced
A new "soft opt-out" system for organ donation is to be introduced in Scotland, the public health minister has announced.
Four arrested over computer software service fraud
Four arrests have been made as part of an investigation into computer software service fraud, thought to cost hundreds of millions of pounds worldwide.
Edinburgh Airport passengers face delays after power cut at terminal
Passengers at Edinburgh Airport are facing delays after a power cut plunged the terminal into darkness.
Ministers ignoring ‘major risk’ of NHS staff shortages, doctors’ leader to claim
Doctors have accused the Scottish Government of "simply ignoring a major risk to the health service" by failing to deal with staff shortages in the NHS, the chair of the British Medical Association (BMA) in Scotland is set to claim.
Work at Indian container port stalled by malware
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Michael Smith: How to make a great steak and chips without breaking the bank
Skirt steak is one of the most flavourful cuts of beef, and even though it's one of the tougher cuts, with a lot of connective tissue, it's still a great steak for grilling.
Aberdeen charity takes two awards in a week
A local social care charity has been presented with two prestigious awards within one week.
Aberdeen pupils showcase their musical talents in Krakow
Pupils from St. Margaret's School for Girls in Aberdeen have successfully completed a string of overseas concerts, which took them to the Polish city of Krakow .
Kingswells School launches comic in tribute to author
Pupils at an Aberdeen primary school unveiled a unique tribute to their outgoing reading patron.
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GP services are on the "brink of collapse", a leading doctor has said as it emerged that a "record" number of practices closed last year.
Fundraising continues after Charlie’s parents lose legal bid for treatment in US
Well-wishers are continuing to donate to a fund set up by a couple who want to take their terminally ill baby son to the United States for treatment even though hopes have been dashed.
World in grip of new cyber attack
Widespread disruption has hit organisations across the world in the second major cyber attack to strike in as many months.
More social care cuts ‘will hit elderly and disabled’
More social care cuts will hit elderly and disabled people due to a funding shortfall, leaders of adult social services have said.
Facebook has reached two billion users
Facebook has reached another milestone, announcing that it now has more than two billion users.
Facebook announces it now has two billion active monthly users
Facebook now has more than two billion monthly active users, the social network has revealed.
Strasbourg ruling ‘the end’ of parents’ legal bid to get treatment for baby son
A couple who want to take their terminally ill baby son to the United States for treatment have lost a fight in the European Court of Human Rights after exhausting all legal options in the UK.
Scientists develop purple rice that could combat cancer
Purple rice with the potential to combat cancer and heart disease has been developed by scientists testing a new advance in genetic engineering.
Major organisations among those affected by worldwide cyber attack
A raft of organisations including big business and government offices in eastern Europe have been hit by a worldwide cyber attack.
Irish approval leaves UK as last hurdle to Rupert Murdoch’s Sky deal
Rupert Murdoch's £11.7 billion bid to take full control of Sky has been given the green light by regulators in Ireland, leaving the UK's decision as the last remaining hurdle for the deal.
New cyberattack causes mass disruption across Europe
A new and highly virulent outbreak of malicious data-scrambling software appears to be causing mass disruption across Europe, hitting Ukraine especially hard.
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Abortion should be decriminalised, BMA medics say
Abortion should be decriminalised, medics at the British Medical Association (BMA) have said.
We could use air strikes against cyber attackers, warns Michael Fallon
The RAF could carry out air strikes in response to cyber attacks aimed at Britain, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon warned potential hackers.
Shona Robison issues maternity unit pledge to bereaved families
Health Secretary Shona Robison has promised bereaved families that improvements will be made following a review into adverse events at a maternity unit where some babies died.
Cancer charity ‘disappointed’ after waiting-times targets missed
Cancer charities have called for urgent progress on waiting-times as new figures reveal key targets have been missed again.
Google slapped with record £2.1bn fine for online shopping competition breaches
Google has been slapped with a record fine of 2.42 billion euros (£2.1 billion) by Europe's competition watchdog after breaching antitrust rules with its online shopping service.
How men suffer from depression differently to women
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