A coastal Scottish town in Dumfries and Galloway, known as The Toon
Scotland’s GP walk-in centres have delivered few visits since the pilot began. Public Health Scotland reports low patient numbers across nine operating clinics in June, with Dundee and other sites recording only a handful of daily visits. Officials defend the scheme’s early stage while critics call it a misallocation of funds. A robust evaluation will determine whether the programme continues.
In Pacifica, the Surf Dog Competition marks its 10th year with dogs of all sizes riding boards and catching waves. Rusty, a Miniature Pinscher who has beaten cancer, stands out as a fan favorite in small and tandem heats, as human volunteers help guide the dogs and raise funds for local charities.