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“I'm a consultant physician working as a doctor in the NHS in Yorkshire and Wales for 32 years now. I have experienced the NHS at its best (2008) and its worst (2022).“Over at least the past 15 years, we have seen a relentless increase in demand, both in primary care and in hospital care. “This has been absolutely predictable by social statisticians for decades and is based on the fact that our elderly are surviving much longer.“Our elderly use a very large percentage of NHS of resources, unsurprisingly because they are more prone to disease, frailty, and dementia.They need more social care and hospital care as they get older.

Linlithgow locals have been left in stitches after a piece of Banksy-inspired artwork mysteriously appeared on the former Black Bitch pub, saying it sums up the feeling in the town.

Perthshire Olympian Glen Muirhead is relishing his return to the curling tour environment this week.

Arsenal loan star Alex Kirk has handed Ayr United a huge New Year injury boost.

There is no Scottish Premiership contest that catches the eye of a global audience quite like a a showdown between Rangers and Celtic.

The global television industry’s breathless spending splurge is set to slow to a crawl over the next 12 months, as a top UK research group signalled the end of a decade-long content boom.

It was a very happy New Year for Jeanfield Swifts supporters who made the trip to West Lothian on Saturday afternoon.

A group of financial investors are reportedly close to securing a deal that will see them take control ofMatalan.

An Erskine man who has helped spearhead the careers of Scotland’s finest footballers has been awarded an MBE.

Liz Hurley, 57, showed off her flawless figure over the festive period before divulging how she still remains very close with her famous exes.The Austin Powers actress enjoyed a very high-profile romance with Hugh Grant back in the nineties, amongst other wealthy suitors, whom she has described as being “family”.Liz explained: “I do stay friends with my exes when I can, to me they’re like family. “I think when someone has been in your life and you love them… even if it doesn’t work out and you don’t cohabit anymore… for me, they’re just my friends. “It would be like cutting off a brother. It’s wonderful for me to have the exes that I have left,” she added.Back in 2013, Liz was previously engaged to Australian cricketer Shane Warne, who sadly died last year.The actress continued while speaking on the Just For Variety podcast:  “Sadly my former fiancé died.

OLA and James Jordan today showed viewers their amazing weight loss on ITV's Lorraine and opened up on their battle to shift the pounds. The Strictly favourites shed more than 7st which they gained between them after Ola gave birth to daughter Ella, now two. They caused a shock when they revealed they had piled on the pounds last year and gained what they called "mum and dad bods".

SOAP boss Iain MacLeod has teased some drama-packed storylines due on our screens in upcoming months. One high profile Coronation Street lady will embark on a shocking affair with a thug from the cobbles. Jacob Hay was ready to give up his old drug-dealing ways and get his act together.

EASTENDERS fans have 'worked out' who the father of 12-year-old Lily Slater's baby is. Viewers of the long-running BBC One soap were left floored on New Year's Day when it was revealed the youngster was pregnant.

GOOD Morning Britain erupted into a row over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle today after Richard Madeley accused the royals of “whinging”. Host Susanna Reid was left playing referee after Richard, 66, made the comment and it sparked a yelling match between two guests.

Lorraine Kelly has revealed that she had a quiet Christmas and New Year as she underwent surgery on her shoulder.

Ola Jordan has opened up about her dramatic weight loss after shedding three dress sizes in just four months.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that more than eight million households on means-tested benefits are set to receive payments of up to £900, made in three lump sums, over the course of the new financial year. The first round of payments for £301 will be made automatically this Spring to those receiving a qualifying benefit.

Callum Davidson says he sympathises with St Johnstone supporters following the ticket announcement for this month’s Scottish Cup game against Rangers.

"There are fewer who leave and more who stay by our side."Our tears are not a waste, they water the soil where the future will be born and make us more human, so in the midst of heartbreak we can continue to love.”Last year, Shakira revealed her pain about the break-up in an interview, declaring that writing music has become a "tool for "survival" in "extreme conditions"."In this moment of my life, which is probably one of the most difficult, darkest hours of my life, music has brought light," she explained."I think that writing music is like going to the shrink, only cheaper...