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In the first 10 months of 2024, a total of 64,657 people waited 12 hours or more – compared to 465 over the whole of 2008.

Scotland’s Mental Health Partnership claimed the £270.5 million allocation is down from previous years.

It is the fourth time the Princess of Wales has held her event at Westminster Abbey.

The red warning – which has led to the cancellation of events, including Christmas attractions – covers parts of Wales and the south-west of England.

Olivia Bowditch sent a letter to the Princess of Wales earlier this year, sharing her support and telling her about her volunteer work.

Scottish First Minister John Swinney said working with the previous Tory administration ‘could not have been more awful’.

Under changes to be brought in by the First Minister, the advisers will be able to begin their own investigations into potential code breaches.

Owner Petroineos currently intends to close the oil refinery in 2025.

First Minister John Swinney said the Prime Minister had agreed to work with the Scottish Government as it seeks to end the policy in Scotland.

It has been described as a ‘isolated case’ in a cow in Dumfries and Galloway.

Research found that with online shopping, sales of non-food items in Scotland increased by 10.7%.

Nigel Barclay, 59, died at the scene on Carntyne Road on Wednesday afternoon.

Passengers travelling with several operators on Friday morning suffered delays and cancellations.

It had initially been proposed to ensure close-fitting face masks could be worn.

Finance Secretary Shona Robison said investment in higher education will rise, but colleges and universities complained of cuts.

The warning is in place for parts of Wales and South West England on Saturday.

The Scottish Government’s draft Budget set out £21 billion for the health service and social care.

Bosses at the newspaper owner said on Friday that they would be ‘minded to’ support the deal if its suitor lays down a formal bid.

The GSM-R system problem means services ‘may be subject to cancellations or alterations’, National Rail Enquiries said.

The fourth named storm of the season is expected to bring 80mph winds and heavy rain late on Friday and into the weekend.