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John Kilcullen hiked up Mount Kilimanjaro with the iconic yellow can

Man drinks Tennent's Lager for dad at top of Mount Kilimanjaro

Scotland Women's international Jane Ross visited the Specsavers store in Glasgow Forge

Scotland Women's international Jane Ross visited the Specsavers store in Glasgow Forge

Scotland and Rangers star visits Glasgow store ahead of play-off final

A former social work building in Maryhill could be sold to make way for flats. Image from Google Maps.

A former social work building in Maryhill could be sold to make way for flats. Image from Google Maps.

Glasgow City Council

Plan for flats at former social work centre which will be demolished in Maryhill

Assisted dying photo

Assisted dying photo

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Glasgow MP expresses concern over assisted dying Bill at Westminster

Glasgow South West foodbank volunteer Mags Loughran and manager Claire McCunnie.

Glasgow South West foodbank volunteer Mags Loughran and manager Claire McCunnie.

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'Skint Glasgow pensioners will die this winter if they don’t ask for help'

Peppie Scobbie was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia

Peppie Scobbie was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia

Mum shocked after sore finger turned out to be rare life-threatening cancer

The winter vaccination programme is focused on protecting those most vulnerable to flu and COVID-19

The winter vaccination programme is focused on protecting those most vulnerable to flu and COVID-19

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NHS Lanarkshire urges people to get free winter vaccines

Glasgow City Council

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Consultation on public toilets access in Glasgow to be launched

The Digital Dermatology Pathway will enable primary care clinicians to capture images of a patient's skin condition at the point of referral to dermatology

The Digital Dermatology Pathway will enable primary care clinicians to capture images of a patient's skin condition at the point of referral to dermatology

New technology to speed up skin condition diagnosis in Glasgow

Dr Kendle Maslowski, of the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute in Glasgow and the University of Glasgow

Dr Kendle Maslowski, of the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute in Glasgow and the University of Glasgow

'Exciting' new way to treat cancer discovered by Glasgow researchers

Debbie McMillan

Debbie McMillan

Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice

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'I don't know what I would have done without the hospice': Woman's moving tribute

Lesley Irving wants to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer (picture by Colin Mearns)

Lesley Irving wants to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer (picture by Colin Mearns)

Glasgow Central

Woman reveals why she turned Glasgow Central station clock purple today

Images taken by Colin Mearns, Newsquest

Images taken by Colin Mearns, Newsquest

'These men are thriving': How a Glasgow man's initiative is making a difference

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

Leading Dundee based, family-owned wholesaler and convenience retailer, C J Lang & Son Ltd, who operate the franchise for SPAR in Scotland gave away £165,000 to hundreds of local charities and good causes around Scotland last year

Leading Dundee based, family-owned wholesaler and convenience retailer, C J Lang & Son Ltd, who operate the franchise for SPAR in Scotland gave away £165,000 to hundreds of local charities and good causes around Scotland last year

Spar Scotland joins Bank On Us campaign to fight festive food poverty

Leading Dundee based, family-owned wholesaler and convenience retailer, C J Lang & Son Ltd, who operate the franchise for SPAR in Scotland, gave away £165,000 to hundreds of local charities and good causes around Scotland in 2023

Leading Dundee based, family-owned wholesaler and convenience retailer, C J Lang & Son Ltd, who operate the franchise for SPAR in Scotland, gave away £165,000 to hundreds of local charities and good causes around Scotland in 2023

Spar Scotland joins Bank On Us campaign to fight festive food poverty

After undergoing radiotherapy and laser surgery on her tongue, the mum-of-two has two-monthly checks to confirm the cancer is gone

After undergoing radiotherapy and laser surgery on her tongue, the mum-of-two has two-monthly checks to confirm the cancer is gone

Mum issues mouth ulcer warning after check-up revealed tongue cancer

Kieran Young and Ritchie Marshall, founder of Cahonas Scotland

Kieran Young and Ritchie Marshall, founder of Cahonas Scotland

Beatson Cancer Centre

Construction worker, 29, opens about testicular cancer diagnosis

Rhona is an amazing pole dancer

Rhona is an amazing pole dancer

I use a wheelchair but I still love being a pole dancer

Would you be able to tell the difference between a harmless rash and something potentially far more serious?

Would you be able to tell the difference between a harmless rash and something potentially far more serious?

Pharmacist skin condition warning - how to tell a harmless rash from a fatal illness?

SkillZone provides essential first-aid, health training, CPR, and minor injury training for community groups and local businesses

SkillZone provides essential first-aid, health training, CPR, and minor injury training for community groups and local businesses

Inside the First Aid training centre in Airdrie

Lady Haughey (third from right) and Provost Cooper (third from left) gather outside the Briar Centre with Professor Soumen Sengupta (centre), Jane-Marie Stobie (far left) and colleagues

Lady Haughey (third from right) and Provost Cooper (third from left) gather outside the Briar Centre with Professor Soumen Sengupta (centre), Jane-Marie Stobie (far left) and colleagues

Award-winning brain injury rehab unit celebrates first anniversary

Lisa Gallagher and her son Harris

Lisa Gallagher and her son Harris

Mum hits out at housing bosses over son’s leukaemia battle

A 'massive foodie' claims she woke up one day to find she was unable to eat, discovering she had stomach paralysis.

A 'massive foodie' claims she woke up one day to find she was unable to eat, discovering she had stomach paralysis.

'Foodie' lost half her body weight after waking up unable to eat

Kirstie Storrie, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer a decade ago and received treatment at The Beatson

Kirstie Storrie, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer a decade ago and received treatment at The Beatson

Beatson Cancer Charity

Glasgow woman marks 10 years cancer-free by supporting charity's Bauble Appeal

Craig Allen was diagnosed with bowel cancer two years after discarding his first screening kit

Craig Allen was diagnosed with bowel cancer two years after discarding his first screening kit

I ignored my cancer screening, then got diagnosed years later

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has been working to tackle health inequalities

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has been working to tackle health inequalities

Cost of living crisis

NHS staff in Glasgow help patients with the cost of living

The unit's rehabilitation area is adorned with stars, each representing a patient's gratitude for the transformative care they have received

The unit's rehabilitation area is adorned with stars, each representing a patient's gratitude for the transformative care they have received

Paisley man left unable to walk for three months praises 'amazing' NHS staff

28 per cent of people aged 65 and above in the city are in danger of not getting enough nutrition and becoming ill

28 per cent of people aged 65 and above in the city are in danger of not getting enough nutrition and becoming ill

Over a quarter of older Glaswegians at risk of malnutrition

Florence House Care Home was given a

Florence House Care Home was given a

Glasgow care home handed 'very good' rating by Care Inspectorate

Molly says spending eight hours a day dealing with customers and scrolling through social media made her feel 'constantly overwhelmed and stressed'.

Molly says spending eight hours a day dealing with customers and scrolling through social media made her feel 'constantly overwhelmed and stressed'.

Mum says locking away iPhone and using Nokia helps banish stress acne

Drug consumption facility

Drug consumption facility

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Delayed drug consumption room hoped to be open this year says minister

Professor Anthony Chalmers of the University of Glasgow leads the programme

Professor Anthony Chalmers of the University of Glasgow leads the programme

University of Glasgow scientists awarded £1.5m for radiotherapy research

Princess Anne met with individuals living with MND and supporters who have collectively raised more than £500,000 on November 12

Princess Anne met with individuals living with MND and supporters who have collectively raised more than £500,000 on November 12

Princess Anne makes Glasgow visit to meet charity supporters

Ruby Crossley had flown out to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt with her daughter Paisley Crossley

Ruby Crossley had flown out to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt with her daughter Paisley Crossley

Mum claims daughter nearly died from E.coli on Egypt family holiday

Sandesh Gulhane MSP has questioned the Scottish Government's

Sandesh Gulhane MSP has questioned the Scottish Government's

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MSP slams government's 'lack of urgency' over 'outdated' Drumchapel Health Centre

Malcolm Hughes, Rebecca Toal, and Stephen Lappin (L-R). Dr Toal, a local GP and 'defibrillator guardian', said she was 'emotional' on discovering the device had saved both men's lives

Malcolm Hughes, Rebecca Toal, and Stephen Lappin (L-R). Dr Toal, a local GP and 'defibrillator guardian', said she was 'emotional' on discovering the device had saved both men's lives

Two runners survive cardiac arrest within weeks of each other at Glasgow Green

After multiple trips to her GP and hospital Claire underwent a biopsy on the 7cm mass that revealed it was a stage four cutaneous malignant melanoma

After multiple trips to her GP and hospital Claire underwent a biopsy on the 7cm mass that revealed it was a stage four cutaneous malignant melanoma

Mum issues sunbed warning after stage four cancer diagnosis

The type 2 diabetes drug Mounjaro has been recommended to help obese people lose weight on the NHS

The type 2 diabetes drug Mounjaro has been recommended to help obese people lose weight on the NHS

16 people treated in hospital after taking weight-loss injections

More than 50 pieces, including sketches, paintings and collages, make up the exhibition

More than 50 pieces, including sketches, paintings and collages, make up the exhibition

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Kidney dialysis patients showcase art at exhibition in Glasgow

Mark Black will be joined by Finnieston Clothing’s founder, Ross Geddes

Mark Black will be joined by Finnieston Clothing’s founder, Ross Geddes

Top Glasgow comedian reveals new podcast event

A new charity launched by the Glasgow Clan ice hockey team aims to promote the benefits of exercise and healthy eating

A new charity launched by the Glasgow Clan ice hockey team aims to promote the benefits of exercise and healthy eating

Glasgow Clan launches charity for healthy living

Peppie with her daughters Chloe and Tammy

Peppie with her daughters Chloe and Tammy

'No-one should have to go through this': Woman reveals cancer agony

Scientists have launched a trial to discover if a chemical found in red wine can help prevent bowel cancer.

Scientists have launched a trial to discover if a chemical found in red wine can help prevent bowel cancer.

New trial to find out if red wine can prevent bowel cancer begins

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

'Do not eat': Dips recalled as they may contain 'animal matter' sparking health fears

Sharon Turnbull

Sharon Turnbull

My mental health was low after diagnosis with brutal condition

McGowan worked as a nurse at University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie

McGowan worked as a nurse at University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie

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Scottish nurse’s death linked to approved weight-loss drug

See some of the most common headaches and ways to treat them

See some of the most common headaches and ways to treat them

The most common types of headaches and the best ways to treat them

Allie is deeply missed by her family

Allie is deeply missed by her family

Popular teenager dies suddenly at 17 leaving family 'without answers'

Hugh Bonneville, known for his role as Mr Brown in the Paddington film series, delighted the children by attending the screening at the hospital's MediCinema

Hugh Bonneville, known for his role as Mr Brown in the Paddington film series, delighted the children by attending the screening at the hospital's MediCinema

Huge BAFTA-nominated actor and Paddington Bear visit Glasgow children's hospital

Diane McCallum, 60, was referred for a chest X-ray at New Stobhill Hospital in April after suffering from a persistent cough

Diane McCallum, 60, was referred for a chest X-ray at New Stobhill Hospital in April after suffering from a persistent cough

My persistent cough turned out to be cancer - and AI diagnosed it

Tom Bowey guzzled cans of Coca Cola and Dr Pepper from the moment he woke up until his head hit the

Tom Bowey guzzled cans of Coca Cola and Dr Pepper from the moment he woke up until his head hit the

Dad's Dr Pepper addiction leaves him with teeth of a pensioner

Gym fanatic warns against ‘quick fixes’ after brush with death

Gym fanatic warns against ‘quick fixes’ after brush with death

Gym fanatic warns against ‘quick fixes’ after brush with death

Rosie Stewart claims her tot Amias Vitorino was screaming and crying while wearing the sleepsuit

Rosie Stewart claims her tot Amias Vitorino was screaming and crying while wearing the sleepsuit

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Mum claims baby scarred for life after dramatic laundry pod accident