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Remembering 13 people who died in Glasgow and Lanarkshire this month

Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one.

Glasgow Live · Apr 21, 2023

First death linked to Covid Arcturus variant confirmed

Arcturus, which is a subvariant of Omicron, was first seen in India and has been on the World Health Organisation's watchlist since the end of March

Dublin Live · Apr 21, 2023

‘Hipster eugenics’: why is the media cosying up to people who want to build a super race?

There’s a thin line between the ‘pro-natalist’ movement and the ‘great replacement theory’

The Guardian - US · Apr 21, 2023

Doctors share the 'heartbreaking' words many people say just before dying

As patients prepare to slip away, they often talk about the people in their life and their past experiences or regrets.

Daily Record · Apr 20, 2023

First person dies with Arcturus Covid variant as global cases rise

An elderly man in Thailand who is yet unnamed is the first reported death from the Omicron subvariant.

Daily Record · Apr 20, 2023

NHS threatens legal action to block second day of nurses’ strike

Exclusive: NHS Employers officials claim action on 2 May goes beyond six-month period in which action can be takenExclusive

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2023

Charity condemns court delays which leave rape survivors waiting years for justice

A CHARITY has condemned “unacceptable” figures which show that waiting times from offence to court verdict in criminal cases are increasing.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 20, 2023

West Lothian patients 'struggle for GP appointments' despite improved service

A plan to improve primary care services may have relieved the pressure on GP services but people still struggle to get an appointment a councillor said this week as he called for greater engagement between practices and heir patients

Edinburgh Live · Apr 20, 2023

British Black women die in childbirth at an appalling rate. I’m tired of fighting a racist system in vain

Fixing this will require systemic change that goes way beyond healthcare, says author Candice Brathwaite

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2023

East Ayrshire Council vow to deliver improved summer programme after criticism of 2022 scheme

Chief Executive says council's ambition is to provide more to families of children with greatest needs that it did last summer.

Daily Record · Apr 20, 2023