Sturgeon tells of ‘pride’ 10 years after same-sex marriage permitted in law
Legislation that came into force a decade ago allowing same-sex couples in Scotland to marry is among Holyrood’s top five achievements, former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said. While she…
One in four babies in England delivered by Caesarean section, figures show
One in four babies born in NHS hospitals in England last year were delivered by Caesarean section, data shows. Experts said a gradual increase in Caesarean births over the past…
Saskatchewan respiratory illness, vaccination numbers down
Across Saskatchewan, COVID-19 positivity rates have been down since November, according to the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). Meanwhile, positivity rates for influenza sit at just 1.4 per cent, and the…
First responders honour Edmonton security guard killed on the job
It’s a rare tribute for a civilian. First responders created an honour guard for Harshandeep Singh’s family to pass through at the young man’s memorial service Dec. 15. Singh was…
Raptors believe Barrett’s heading in right direction as their fill-in point guard
The expression of learning on the fly aptly sums up the lot RJ Barrett finds himself in at a time when the Raptors’ main ball-handlers and playmakers are unavailable because…
Rayner to promise ‘devolution by default’ in speech to local leaders
Angela Rayner will promise to make devolution the “default setting” for councils across the country after senior Government figures warned they could overrule local authorities’ objections to push through key…
Prime Minister writes message for Christmas edition of the Big Issue
Too many people will be on the sharp end of the country’s “broken” housing system this Christmas, the Prime Minister has warned.
Student nurses could drop out of courses amid financial pressures, RCN warns
More than 32,000 student nurses could drop out of their courses in the next few years because of financial pressures, struggling services and worsening pay prospects, a leading health union…
‘Dangerous’ to suggest corridor care can be delivered safely – emergency doctors
Leading emergency doctors have expressed concern about a new guide on how to treat patients in corridors, saying it is “normalising the dangerous”. NHS England has produced guidance on “providing…
Avoid major roads for six hours on Friday and Saturday, holiday drivers warned
Drivers are being urged not to travel on major routes for six hours on both Friday and Saturday to avoid the worst Christmas holiday traffic. The RAC and transport analytics…