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Edinburgh'runner takes on London Marathon after arthritis diagnosis'
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (652+ words) At just 12 years old Rebecca woke up with a hot, swollen elbow that was initially dismissed as a swimming injury. After a year of hospital visits, referrals and failed treatments she was finally diagnosed in minutes of seeing a rheumatologist…...
Frame Running gives people with MS the freedom to exercise
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (403+ words) The results of the study, suggests that Frame Running can help people with walking difficulties stay active in a way that feels both enjoyable and'achievable,'and which could benefit their health and wellbeing." Frame Running involves exercise with a purpose-built…...
Howzat? George prepares to run marathon No 60
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (395+ words) George explained: "Ten days before Christmas I broke my arm slipping on leaves and had surgery two days later. "I was out of running for a fortnight and when I returned my arm action looked bizarre." If that sounds painful…...
Tribute paid to prison search dogs
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (531+ words) Jailhouse hounds trained to sniff out hidden illegal drugs have been honoured for their vital crime-busting role behind bars. Two inmates at Glasgow's Barlinnie jail spent three weeks working on statues dedicated to the prison pooch patrol, made entirely out…...
Police and military to take part in firearms training scenario at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (206+ words) Exercise Kukri Dawn, led and managed by the RAF, is taking place from 23 February until 13 March 2026. It was previously exercised in 2025. One of the objectives is to further improve and test how the military work with the police. Planning for…...
Santos top Scot in world sea championships
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (186+ words) The event was won by French angler Frank Peene, the first fishermen to win the world championship title three times, and next best Scot was Billy Buckley (Uddingston) who was 31st. Neil Mc Millan (Ayr) finished in 74th place with Barry Mc…...
East tennis vets excel down south
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (125+ words) Pride of place went to the women who gained promotion to Division Four while the men were runners-up in their Group Four. Women " left to right " Alice Drysdale, Sarah Mc Fadyen, Katie Rowley, Mhairi Beattie and Suzie Provan. All the…...
Sixth year students get practical lesson in personal safety
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (398+ words) The course builds on the successful West Drive scheme but offered practical " advice on other issues they could face as they embarked on their last year in school." Councillors of the Education PDSP heard West Calder pupils who had attended…...
East tennis women aim to consolidate promotion
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (184+ words) The vastly experienced Mhairi Beattie and Sarah Mc Fadyen will spearhead a second successive promotion bid backed up by club mates Heather Croll and Eve Vrhunec. Captaining the team will be Ama Nisbet with Shaylan Holt also expected to give…...