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Steven Fry is hoping readers will support his fundraiser so that he can spend as much time with Chloe and Piper as possible.

Bo'ness dad's GoFund Me campaign

Councillor Euan Stainbank, Sylvia Kay and Helen Beurskens.

Plans for addiction support centre in Falkirk spark threats and abuse

A newborn baby in the maternity ward at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey on May 22, 2020 in Frimley, United Kingdom. (Stock Image. Credit: Steve Parsons - Pool/Getty Images)

Bereaved families call for inquiry into NHS maternity services

There are currently 7.75m people on NHS waiting lists across the country.

NHS waiting lists could reach 8m by next summer

NHS Forth Valley say the Larbert A&E is very busy just now. Pic: Michael Gillen

FVRH A&E 'extremely busy'

Greta Thunberg was among those speaking at the protest in central London. Credit: XR/Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images.

'Oily Money Out': Greta Thunberg joins protesters in central London

Campbell McDonald outside his workplace at his Whitecross home. Pic: Contributed

Wood carver's thanks to NHS

Poor incontinence care costs NHS over half a billion pounds a year

Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Credit: Getty

Labour Party vows to turn NHS "on its head" with fundamental reform

Many adults don't give their serious eye problems enough attention

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Caroline Harrower, international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) and Alisha Walker-Cowie, peer support, have launched the new breastfeeding and infant feeding support group in conjunction with charity Maddie's Miracle. (pic: Michael Gillen)

New breastfeeding and infant feeding support group launched in Bo'ness

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

Harriet Moxon with her five-year-old daughter Eve. Photo by Charlotte Ridgeon (Harriet's twin sister).

Mum says she's lucky to be alive after being hit by a car on holiday

From left, Kelly McLernon, Debbie Fraser, Sofia Kulezich, all children and family workers with Transform Forth Valley; Sheila Duffy, chief executive of ASH Scotland; Diane Cairns, service manager Transform Forth Valley; Michael Matheson MSP and Gillian Mackay MSP highlighting Scotland’s Charter for a Tobacco Free Generation by 2034.

Charity marks 50 years of taking action on smoking and health

Readers are being asked to light a candle at 8pm on World Suicide Prevention Day on Sunday, September 10.

Light a candle of support

Pedestrians walk in the midday sun past the Palace of Westminster in central London on September 6, 2023 as the late summer heatwave continues.

Saturday set to be hottest day of the year, according to Met Office

Wegovy is now available on the NHS

Weight-loss injection Wegovy now available on the NHS

NHS nurse Kelly Foster, who failed her GCSEs

Woman becomes high ranking senior NHS nurse despite failing GCSEs

Outside Countess of Chester Hospital

Former nursing director suspended following Lucy Letby trial

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s brother Charlie has died of cancer aged 53

Jeremy Hunt’s brother dies from cancer aged 53

What will happen to the St Michael's site remains to be seen but the Friends are fearful.

Friends fearful for the future

The new look garden area gives staff and patients a place to relax in at Forth Valley Royal Hospital
(Picture: Submitted)

New look garden for staff and patients at Forth Valley Royal Hospital

The Friends of St Michael's presented a petition containing more than 2000 signatures to the IJB earlier this year.

Please, don't close St Michael's Hospital

One patient in Forth Valley has waited over 900 days for specialised treatment to begin and 266 over 12 months. Pic: Michael Gillen

Patient turned down appointments seven times

A list of 18 medical conditions that could see you banned from flying

Councillor Lorna Binnie wants to end the stigma around hearing aids. Pic: Falkirk Council

Call to end stigma over hearing aids

Susan Morrison ‘showed solidarity’ with junior doctors

Junior doctors in England start their 5 day walkout

Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, a man with almost zero no-claims bonus, in Extraction 2 (photo: Netflix/Jasin Boland PA)

Just how do action heroes get third party insurance?

Annette Hall was born on the day NHS was founded on July 5, 1948 - pictured with staff and carers from Cunningham House in Grangemouth. Pic: Michael Gllen

Annette celebrates birthday with NHS

Medical historian reveals the biggest moments in history for the NHS

Medical historian reveals the biggest moments in history for the NHS

Scott Russell with Scott and Irvine, the two paramedics who saved his life in 2016 after he suffered a cardiac arrest

NHS celebrates 75 years

Hannah Ingram-Moore and her late father Captain Tom Moore (Photo: Getty Images)

Daughter of Sir Captain Tom Moore ordered to tear down home spa

Men's singles: The two-time Wimbledon champion (2013 and 2016) returns to SW19 looking to build on back-to-back Challenger Tour wins at Surbiton and Nottingham last month.

Andy Murray leads poignant tributes to NHS for 75th anniversary

Blue Light Card holders will be able to get exclusive offers this weekend

Blue Light Weekend launches with huge offers - how to claim

Tom Hardy bedtime stories: Actor returns to CBeebies with Zog & the Flying Doctors celebrating 75 years of NHS

CBeebies Bedtime Stories: Tom Hardy returns for 6 new episodes

The NHS is aiming to tackle declining breast screening attendance in England with conveniently placed sites

Supermarket car park to host ‘vital’ NHS breast cancer units

Gang who used ‘Thank you NHS van’ to transport 100kg drugs during pandemic jailed for almost 100 years

Gang who used ‘Thank you NHS van’ to transport cocaine & heroin jailed

Provost Robert Bissett handed over a cheque for £4000 on behalf of Westquarter and Redding Unity Club to Yvonne McIntosh, entre Head. Pic: Michael Gillen

Praise for Maggie's Centre

Asda is making huge changes to its blue lights discount scheme

Asda makes huge change to blue lights discount scheme

Royal Mail have teamed up with Phramacy2U to offer prescription deliveries

Royal Mail team up with Phramacy2U to offer prescription deliveries

Grangemouth High School’s swimming pool was one of four under threat of closure

Campaigners made waves to save school swimming pools - Richard Leonard

Wegovy: What is the weight loss jab which GPs will offer on NHS

People are being invited to join in the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the NHS

The NHS turns 75 next month