Tag: Health
Firm Fined £40,000 for Health and Safety Failings Resulting in Retired Vicar’s Death
Lewis Builders Ltd, a construction firm based in Lewis, has been fined £40,000 for failing to adhere to health and safety regulations that led to the tragic death of a retired vicar, Philip Walker,...
Joe’s 100th Birthday Celebration at Echt Hall: A Centenarian’s Milestone
Joe Dow recently celebrated his 100th birthday in Echt Hall surrounded by his family and friends. The former farmer from Echt enjoyed a lovely lunch with around 60 loved ones to mark this significant...
Driver Injured in A832 Crash with Lorry and Car near Munlochy
On the morning of Saturday, November 16, a driver was injured in a collision involving a lorry and a car near Munlochy. The incident occurred around 11am on the A832 road near the junction...
Firefighters Tackle Blaze, Three Hospitalized – Early Hours Incident
In the early hours of the morning, a fire broke out at a flat in Aberdeen, leading to three individuals requiring medical attention. The incident prompted the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to dispatch...
Ultimate Guide to Retirement Villages in Small Scottish Towns
Developers from Easy Living Development in Glenrothes have put forth a proposal to Fife Council to construct a retirement village in Balmullo, a small Scottish town. The plan includes building 38 semi-detached bungalows for...
Cruelty Exposed: Sheriff Condemns Carer’s Threats towards Vulnerable OAP
A former care worker, Shannon Ashley Anderson, was in court for threatening William Maguire, a vulnerable 79-year-old with dementia. Anderson filmed herself crawling into his room at the Fodderty House Care Home in Dingwall...
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Lifts Ambulance Divert as Region Remains on Critical Alert
NHS Grampian recently announced that the ambulance divert at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) has been lifted, signaling a slight improvement in the critical situation in the region. However, the health board emphasized that they...
Doddie Weir Foundation Achieves Milestone in MND Research Funding
The late former Scotland rugby star, Doddie Weir, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2016, founded a charity called My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. This foundation has successfully raised over £18 million...
Dante Polvara: Aberdeen’s Set-Piece Expert Rise, Leighton Clarkson
Aberdeen midfielder Dante Polvara has been out of action since the summer due to a hamstring injury but is on track to make a comeback soon. The manager, Jimmy Thelin, showed excellent man-management skills...
New Age Gift Shop with Crystals, Books, and Magical Items – A Mother’s Dream...
Deedee Rush, a mother from Moray, is fulfilling her dream by opening a mystical gift shop called Wyrd and Whimsy in Cullen. The shop, located at 2 Seafield Street, will focus on natural and...
Winter Safety Tips for Seniors: Charities Offer Vital Advice Amid Labour Cuts
Winter Safety Tips for Seniors: Charities Offer Vital Advice Amid Labour Cuts As the winter season approaches, charities and campaign groups are stepping up to provide essential advice for Scotland's elderly population, particularly in light...
Macy the Aberdeen Spaniel: Conquering Mountains with Three Legs
Chloe Grigby, a 28-year-old resident of Aberdeen City Centre, shares her home with her partner Erem and their three-legged spaniel Macy. Macy, who had one of her legs amputated at just six months old,...