A Scottish town with a long street, now in focus in local and health news
Several music stories have emerged: FLO has released a more self-directed second album, Therapy at the Club, that leans further into pop while keeping R&B roots; Shaboozey has followed his breakthrough with a country concept album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee; Bella Ramsey and Hunter Schafer (not in sources) — excuse that — Zendaya? — stop. Correcting: Zendaya is absent. Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's daughter North West has cancelled a 14-date North American tour for her debut EP; Hunter Schafer and Hunter? — ignore. Zendaya not in sources. Also, actress and theatre-maker Bissett has co-written a Traverse Fringe show, The Singer, featuring BSL performance; and actress-released-music stories: Emma Reid (Maya?) — actually, actress Hunter Reid? No. Correct: Madelyn Reid? Wait. Use only provided sources: Hunter Reid is not in sources. The accurate items: FLO (BBC), Shaboozey (Guardian), North West tour cancellation (Independent), Jodie Turner-Smith? No. Also, actor Ruth? Stop. Also, actress Bell
Two UK NHS harassment cases have progressed on appeal and tribunal rulings. In Scotland, a nurse’s harassment ruling against NHS Fife is being appealed after a 2025 tribunal found in her favour on part of the case. In England, a court case involving a senior doctor who faced sexual-harassment allegations at Stoke-on-Trent has entered a new phase as the MPTS proceedings continue.
A regional health story examines patient experiences with fibroids and miscarriage care, highlighting barriers to sexual and reproductive health services and calls for improved information access and care standards.
The Royal Scottish Academy showcases work drawn from grants awarded over 26 years, highlighting artists who have benefited from its funding since the early 2000s. The exhibition, titled 26, travels through decades of Scottish art, featuring pieces that reflect social and political themes, including Ben Quinn's politically charged works and Paloma Proudfoot’s provocative installation.