A mother has told STV News that she's preparing to take legal action against Glasgow health board, after her toddler was given the wrong dose of medication.

Thu 27 Mar, 6.00 pm

A mother says she's preparing to launch legal action against NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde after her toddler was given the wrong dose of medication following surgery at the Royal Hospital for Children.



Ellie McAdam says two-year-old Theo was not given enough morphine following a heart operation, which caused him to wake up in agony.



It comes just days after STV News reported that the health board is investigating the human error that led to a newborn being given a massive overdose of paracetamol.



The health board has apologised and says a review into Theo's case is ongoing.

Sharon Frew

The health board has apologised and says a review into Theo's case is ongoing.

Mum to sue NHS after son given wrong morphine dose

Doctors are warning that GP practices are in crisis as more people are finding it harder to access care.



A report by Scotland’s spending watchdog has found that the Scottish Government has failed to improve services and is unlikely to reach its targets to recruit more GPs.



It's led to warnings that without a proper plan and more funding put in place, general practice could face even more cuts.

Amie Flett

A report by Scotland’s spending watchdog has found that the Scottish Government has failed to improve services.

GP practices are in ‘crisis’ as recruitment targets to be missed

An Edinburgh pensioner says she's losing sleep after being told she either has to sell her flat back to the Council or pay more than £200,000 in renovation costs herself.



Maria Duncan has lived in Linksview House for more than two decades and has owned the property for most of that time.



But as a major refurbishment prepares to get under way, she's been given an ultimatum.

Lewis Michie

Maria Duncan has lived in Linksview House for more than two decades.

Pensioner told to sell flat or pay for £200,000 renovations

People in prison are now being trained to use naloxone - a treatment that reverses the effects of a drug overdose.



The Bella Centre in Dundee, where low-risk women are housed in homes rather than cells, are helping train others to use the life-saving treatment and offering people the chance to choose a different path to drugs.

Lynne Rankin

Naloxone is a treatment that reverses the effects of a drug overdose.

People in prison receive drug overdose training in new programme

The Granite City had a Royal visitor today as Prince William visited Aberdeen to unveil the latest project on his mission to end homelessness.



He was joined by celebrity entrepreneur Steven Bartlett as they rolled out a project that aims to help young people at risk of homelessness into jobs.

Oliver Wright

The project that aims to help young people at risk of homelessness into jobs.

Prince William visits North East to unveil new homeless project

In less than four months Aberdeen will play host to The Tall Ships Races.



Around 50 of the world's oldest vessels will sail into Aberdeen harbour in July, welcomed by an anthem, specially composed for the famous event.



Today, the tune was premiered to the public.

Anne Smith

The tune that will welcome the vessels was premiered to the public.

Anthem composed to welcome Tall Ship Race to Aberdeen

More money for defence, but deep cuts to benefits.



These were the main announcements from the chancellor Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement today.



There's also a warning the forecast for growth in the UK economy is poorer than thought.

Westminster Correspondent

Paris Gourtsoyannis

There's also a warning the forecast for growth in the UK economy is poorer than thought.

Reeves announces billions of cuts in Spring Statement

Frontline police officers in Scotland are to wear body cameras as a standard part of their uniform.



The technology has been widely used by forces in England and Wales since the early 2000s.



The chief constable said the move will help protect officers and reassure the public.



The Scottish Police Federation welcomed the move.

Felicity Clifford

The chief constable said the move will help protect officers and reassure the public.

Body-worn cameras to become Police Scotland standard uniform

Govan will be alive with the sound of music tonight as the town's fourth annual music festival makes some noise.



Cultural regeneration is the theme, and it brings a mix of genres to the programme that reflect the people who live there.



This year's event showcases around 300 musicians and participants, including pupils from across Govan’s primary schools.

Rahim Cham

This year's event showcases around 300 musicians, including primary school pupils.

Govan music festival celebrates fourth year of performances

A programme helping older adults maintain their independence has been helping people at risk of falls across the capital.



Edinburgh Leisure's "Steady Steps" is a 16-week physical activity programme specifically designed to improve strength, balance, and mobility for adults who have experienced falls or are at risk of falling.



STV News met one 90-year-old woman who is proving you're never too old to keep active.

Reporter

Vanessa Kennedy

STV News met one 90-year-old woman who's proving you're never too old to keep active.

Elderly independence programme helping those at risk of falls

An independent investigation into Dundee University's financial crisis will be the first of its kind.



The inquiry, launched by the Scottish Funding Council, aims to get to the root cause of the crisis.



It comes as the newly elected Rector called for the leadership to resign.

It comes as the newly elected Rector called for the leadership to resign.

Independent investigation launched into Dundee University finances

Concern over giant windfarms and the potential risk they could pose to the natural environment may result in Highland Council taking the Scottish Government to court.



The row follows a decision by ministers to overrule a public inquiry that backed complaints about a project in Sutherland.

Iain Ramage

Concerns about potential pollution in a special area of conservation were overruled.

Concern over giant windfarm’s impact on the environment

Five years ago, Scots were getting to grips with the reality of lockdown.



Very quickly, terms like shielding, social distancing and bubbles became part of our everyday language.



For many with weakened immune systems or in hospital, it was a time of isolation and separation.



Every family has their own story to tell of the time when we were all encouraged to stay at home.



STV News has been catching up with two families who were forced apart when the country locked down.

For many with weakened immune systems or in hospital, it was a time of isolation and separation.

Families share their stories five years on from Covid lockdown

An historic township in Argyll is facing permanent closure with Scots around the world being urged to help save it.



Auchindrain village, near Inveraray, is the last surviving example of a Highlands farm township.



For the last six decades it has been run as an open-air museum, but Historic Environment Scotland will withdraw funding at the end of this month.

Auchindrain village is the last surviving example of a Highlands farm township.

Last surviving historic township facing permanent closure

A film which follows the lifespan of a simple mug has been designed by pupils at Film Education Dunfermline. 



The Fife programme supports unemployed youngsters living with disabilities by giving them hands on experience with filmmaking. 



Fife Council hopes the initiative will help participants gain confidence to pursue careers in the film industry in the future.

Film Education Dunfermline looks to give local youngsters hands-on experience.

New filmmaking programme supporting youngsters with disabilities

Half of the oil and gas the UK needs in the next 25 years could come from the North Sea - but there's a warning it'll only be achieved if undeveloped fields are given the go-ahead.



Industry body OEUK says firms could extract seven billion barrels before 2050 - but have called on the UK Government to look again at tax and policy.



However environmental groups say a lot of that additional oil would be exported and won't benefit UK households.

Steven Brown

Environmental groups said the additional oil extracted wouldn't benefit UK households.

Half of UK’s oil and gas could come from North Sea, says industry

The east coast of Scotland is "lacking" in drug rehabilitation services for women - according to those who've overcome addiction.



Between 2020 and 2022, the number of women dying from substance misuse in Dundee hasn't reduced at the same rate as men.



A report focusing on female drug deaths and their access to services will go before city councillors.

Seven groups in Dundee have signed up to the Welcoming Women framework.

East coast ‘lacking’ in drug addiction services for women

Exclusive figures shared with STV News suggests renters are not turning to the Scottish Government's Rent Adjudication system for help.



Average rents have gone up by 9% - that's more than £70 a month.



Landlords want the increases to reach almost 20%.



One renter told STV News they're spending close to 80% of their income on rent.

Vanessa Taaffe

Average rents have gone up by 9% - that's more than £70 a month.

Tenants not challenging rocketing hikes in rent

Detectives have said that finding gangs responsible for "reckless acts" of violence in Ediburgh is "paramount".



Police say they've gathered "significant" CCTV footage amid their investigation.



They continue to have a presence in communities where a number of incidents - thought to be gang-related - have taken place in the last three weeks.



They include the discharge of firearms in Niddrie and Pilton, as well as a number of fires.



Locals say it's "frustrating" while offciers have been performing road and vehicle checks as well as door-to-door enquiries.

Police say they've gathered 'significant' CCTV footage amid their investigation.

Finding gangs responsible for ‘reckless acts’ is ‘paramount’

The river had been drained for more than 60 years, to boost hydro-power generation.



Water was returned to the River Garry in 2017 and salmon eggs were used to kick-start the fish population.



Genetic studies show that wild salmon are now dominant, re-establishing the Garry as a vital breeding ground.

Susan Nicholson

Water was returned to the River Garry in 2017 and salmon eggs were used to kick-start the fish population.

Wild salmon return to Perthshire river drained for 60 years

Five years ago, the country spent its first full day in lockdown.



We were told to stay at home to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. For many of us, that's a distant memory.



However, for others, the legacy of that time is still being felt, whether in their physical or mental health or in their daily lives.

Senior Reporter

Gordon Chree

Five years ago, the country spent its first full day in lockdown.

Five years on Covid still casts a shadow

Grant Paterson was staying in the Monteverde area of the city when his B&amp;B was destroyed in what is believed to be a gas leak explosion. 



The 54-year-old, who works for CalMac, had shared pictures from the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain in the run-up to the blast on Sunday. He remains in hospital this evening.

Journalist

Tara Fitzpatrick

Grant Paterson was on holiday in Italy when there was a suspected gas leak.

Scots tourist ‘fighting for life’ in hospital after explosion at B&B in Rome

Families are calling on councils to make playparks more accessible for disabled children, as research shows that only around one in ten parks are inclusive.



Today the Scottish Government announced £25m worth of funding in the renewal of playgrounds across the country and encouraged local authorities to ensure they meet the needs of communities.

The Scottish Government announced £25m worth of funding in the renewal of playgrounds across the country.

Calls to make public playparks more accessible

A tractor that was set on fire by two hooded men on a remote Perthshire farm is being treated as suspicious by police.



The vehicle was set ablaze in the early hours of yesterday morning at Eastmill Farm in Glen Isla.



The farm manager has described it as "frightening".



A reward is being offered for anyone with information that leads to the culprits being caught.

The vehicle was set ablaze in the early hours of yesterday morning at Eastmill Farm in Glen Isla.

Tractor on remote farm set on fire by hooded men

Members of the EIS union at Robert Gordon University have voted in favour of strike action over threats of compulsory redundancies. 



The move comes after staff were told that more than 135 roles could be lost as the institution looks to make savings across the board. 



The university says it has exhausted all other possible actions to mitigate against the potential of compulsory redundancy.

Grainne NiGhreachain

Robert Gordon Univerity aims to cut more than 130 roles at the institution. 

University staff vote for strike action as fear grow over redundancies

Sports clubs across Scotland are set to benefit from new and upgraded pitches, changing rooms and infrastructure after the UK Government announced £8.6m worth of investment in community sports facilities. 



Politicians and sports groups hope the money will improve diversity in football as well as creating more opportunities for women and girls to take up the game full-time.

Women's football is one of the key areas set to benefit fromnew funding. 

New investment aims to unlock ‘power of football’ for Scots

Fears over the boom in "Botox parties" across Scotland have led to calls for for greater legislation over the use of the treatment.



Botox is a prescription-only medication, but there is no legislation stopping unqualified individuals from administering it.



This lack of control has helped bring about a surge in events where alcohol and social settings blur the line between cosmetic procedures and risky behaviour.



A women left with permanent scarring after attending a Botox party told her story to STV News.

Caitlin Hutchison

Experts are warning over thedanger of permanent injuries after misusing the treatment. 

Safety concerns over surge in ‘Botox parties’ across Scotland

Golfers in West Dumbartonshire were left 'shocked and devastated' when the local council announced plans to scrap funding for Dalmuir Golf Course. 



But after public support from some famous golfers and the determination of lifelong members, the local club looks set to win a reprieve with funding in place to bid to secure the future of the greens for years to come.

Dalmuir Golf Course looks to have a bright future after locals rallied to save it. 

Famous faces from the golf world chip in to save local course

Scotland football fans trying to return home from Greece are among more than 200,000 people caught up in delays after a massive fire closed Heathrow Airport. 



The blaze at an electrical substation forced Britain's busiest airport to shut down for hours with counter-terror officers now investigating the circumstances surrounding incident.

Thousands of holidaymakers faced delays and disruption due to the blaze. 

Tartan Army left stranded after Heathrow fire grounds flights

The brother of a Scottish sailor, jailed in Bahrain after breaking up a street fight, believes he is a victim of a miscarriage of justice. 



Owen Haggerty from Refrewshire, has been sentenced to three months after being convicted of assault.



The 22-year-old's relatives say they feel totally helpless and fear for his mental health.



The Royal Navy say that they are in contact with both the British Embassy in Bahrain as well as local law authorities in a bid to allow the Scot to return home.

Owen Haggerty was sentenced to three months in jail for assault. 

Family of Scots sailor jailed in Bahrain ‘feel helpless’ and plead for his return

Fife Council has admitted it's worried about the impact a shortage of specialist engineers is having on its ability to secure flood-hit towns.



The region is said to be one of a number of authorities struggling to recruit and retain staff.



'Everything's just muddied and ruined' This is the damage sustained to their home in Cupar in the aftermath of Storm Gerrit. The damage left them out of their property for eight months.

Callum Clark

This is the damage sustained to their home in Cupar in the aftermath of Storm Gerrit.

‘Everything’s just muddied and ruined’: Flood damages family home

Nicola Sturgeon will not be prosecuted following a police investigation into SNP finances.



Police confirmed neither the former First Minister nor the party's ex-treasurer Colin Beattie will face charges. But her estranged husband Peter Murrell, who was the SNP Chief Executive, appeared in court this morning charged with embezzlement. 



The announcement follows an inquiry, known as Operation Branchform, during which the three were all arrested and questioned.

Police confirmed no charges will be brought against the MSP. 

Criminal investigation into former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon dropped

Nurseries across Scotland are warning rising costs mean some may have to close in the coming months. 



Several groups says the increase to national insurance contributions as well as higher wage bills are forcing them to push up prices to meet costs. 



Research published today shows the cost of a part-time nursery place for under-twos has risen 7% in the past year.

Political Correspondent

Ewan Petrie

Rising running costs could see many groups close their doors. 

Nurseries warn that rising costs could force them to close

Dundee University is to receive a £22m lifeline as it prepares to axe more than 600 jobs. 



The money was confirmed by the Scottish Funding Council as pressure increased on the university's leadership team to resign over the institution's crippling financial crisis.

It comes after the university announced plans to axe more than 600 jobs. 

Multi-million pound lifeline handed to crisis-hit Dundee University

A total of 150 specially equipped toilets for people with complex disabilities and health conditions are to be built over the next two years. 



The Scottish Govermnent is providing £10m in funding for the Changing Places scheme.



Users say, access to such facilities make a huge difference to their lives.

The Scottish Govermnent is providing £10m in funding for the Changing Places scheme.

Changing Places scheme will increase number of toilets for people living with disabilities

Families waiting for an autism or ADHD diagnosis in Tayside say they don't know if their children will get the support they need. 



NHS Tayside say they would no longer be accepting referrals for diagnosis, unless there is another mental health condition, due to long waiting lists.



Charities that support families and children say people are scared for the future.

NHS Tayside say they would no longer be accepting referrals for diagnosis unless there is another mental health condition.

Concerns over cuts to NHS board’s mental health support provisions

Optimism remains that a buyer can be found for Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Creditors met yesterday hoping to secure a future beyond this season as the club remains in administration. 



 A series of deadlines have already passed for potential buyers to stake an interest in taking on the League One side.

A series of deadlines have already passed for potential buyers to stake an interest in taking on the League One side. 

Inverness Caley Thistle remain hopeful that a buyer can be found

Pupils in Edinburgh have been learning life-savings CPR skills through a new interactive training tool. 



The British Heart Foundation's RevivR technology helps equip young people to gain the confidence needed to help when someone is experiencing a cardiac arrest.

British Heart Foundation's RevivR technology aims to help young people gain confidence needed to help someone experiencing cardiac arrest.

School children encouraged to learn life-saving CPR skills

Billions of pounds of private investment is needed to replace the jobs being lost, with the closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery, according to a landmark study.



Scotland's only oil refinery is due shut down in June, with 400 people set to lose their jobs.



The proposals to attract investment include plastic recycling and hydrogen production.



Project Willow looked at 300 potential projects, identifying nine that were “credible”.



But no matter which proposals are taken forward, the rescue operation will require substantial capital investment from the private sector – somewhere in the region of £3.5bn.



The UK Government is offering £200m and the Scottish Government is backing it with £25m.



The plans could create up to 800 jobs.

Political Editor

Colin Mackay

Project Willow looked at 300 potential projects, identifying nine that were 'credible'.

Billions needed to save Grangemouth jobs, finds study

The works of the legendary former filmmaker turned photographer Fabrizio Gianni are on display at an exhibition in Glasgow.



The collection features portraits and stills of some of the world's most famous actors and biggest names in fashion.

The collection features portraits and stills of of famous actors and big names in fashion.

Works of legendary filmmaker Fabrizio Gianni on display

The largest investment in education in Dundee is nearing completion, ahead of the next school year.



Greenfield Academy will replace the current Braeview and Craigie High School.



It'll also have sports and leisure facilities.

Greenfield Academy will replace the current Braeview and Craigie High School.

Largest investment in Dundee education nearing completion

An admission of incompetence, no money for voluntary redundancy, and only enough cash, to last until the end of June.



Senior figures from Dundee University were ordered to appear before Holyrood's education committee to explain plans to cut 632 jobs and to plug a £35m deficit.



Unions are now calling for the leadership team to resign.

The institution is planning cut 632 jobs in a bid to plug a £35m deficit.

Dundee university head admits ‘incompetence’ amid funding crisis

Families and trade unions say "care is in crisis" after increased charges to disability day services in Aberdeenshire were approved.



The board, which oversees Aberdeenshire’s Health and Social Care, set its budget for the year with a funding gap of more than £17m.



But families say there has been a lack of consultation – leaving the most vulnerable to suffer.

Aberdeenshire’s Health and Social Care budget for the year has a funding gap of more than £17m.

‘Care in crisis’ say families as disability services charges rise

They have been branded the biggest shakeup to the welfare system in a generation.



The UK Government has announced reforms to benefits that will amount to £5bn worth of savings.



The cuts to the health top up for universal credit have been met with strong opposition from charities, as well as some Labour MPs.



The Scottish Government described it as devastating for disabled people.

The Scottish Government described it as devastating for disabled people.

UK Government announces £5bn cuts to welfare system

Scotland has the lowest life expectancy of any of the UK nations and cases of all kinds of disease are only expected to get worse over the next two decades.



New predictions on the future burden facing the country's healthcare system paints an unhealthy picture.



A public health report predicting the nation's future health finds that while the population is expected to drop, the number of people dealing with serious liver and lung conditions is likely to surge over the next two decades.

New predictions on the future burden facing the country's healthcare system paints an unhealthy picture.

Scots with serious liver or lung conditions expected to ‘surge’

The holy month of Ramadan is under way for Scottish Muslims - and for the first time the call to prayer rang out across Ibrox Stadium.



Rangers fans gathered together to break their fast in a show of community.



The Scottish Iftar - which is the name for the meal breaking fast - aimed to break down barriers and bring people together to learn about Ramadan and Islam.

Iona Brownlie

Rangers fans gathered together to break their fast in a show of community.

Muslims gather at Ibrox Stadium to break Ramadan fast

Do you know where your nearest public toilet is? Well soon, you may.



After taking the views of almost 2,000 people, Glasgow City Council is considering identifying and mapping every loo in the city to ensure everyone's within walking distance of a toilet.

Olly Dickinson

It comes after Glasgow City Council took the views of almost 2,000 people.

City council planning mapping public toilets in city centre

It may have passed you by but it's National Black Pudding Day, and one Scottish butcher is celebrating more than any other, after being judged to have the best in Britain.



DH Robertson in Arbroath has been named the Black Pudding "Champion of Champions" after fending off competition from across the UK.

Fraser Nicoll

DH Robertson in Arbroath has been named the Black Pudding 'Champion of Champions'.

Scottish butcher wins UK’s best black pudding award

One family's fight to prevent children with additional support needs from being restrained at school has moved a step closer.



It would be known as Calum's Law - named after Calum Morrison from Angus, who was restrained at a special school 15 years ago.



A Bill's been introduced at the Scottish Parliament.



If passed, it would require all incidents to be recorded and reported to parents, with more training for teachers.

The law is named after Calum Morrison who was restrained at a special school 15 years ago.

Calum’s Law child safety bill introduced at Holyrood

The Royal Regiment of Scotland, 3 Scots, have been training in the Highlands ahead of their deployment to Africa.



Troops have been making preparations for the tour at Fort George Barracks near Inverness.

Troops have been making preparations for the tour at Fort George Barracks near Inverness

Royal Regiment of Scotland train ahead of African deployment

Workers at Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow say they're devastated after losing out on a contract to build seven new ferries for the CalMac fleet.



The vessels will instead be built by a Polish firm after it was named the lead bidder.



Unions say it leaves the yard in a precarious position.



The Scottish Government remains optimistic for the firm's future.

The vessels will instead be built by a Polish firm after it was named the lead bidder.

Workers ‘devastated’ after Ferguson Marine loses new ferry contract bid

Atlantic Salmon are spawning once again in the River Goil in Argyll after a community project helped restore the river's banks.



The river flows into one of the main sea lochs on the Firth of Clyde at Lochgoilhead and had suffered from significant erosion due to the impacts of climate change.



But volunteers and the national park have found a green solution.

The river had suffered from significant erosion due to the impacts of climate change.

Salmon spawn again in River Goil after waterway restoration project

Global tech experts are gathering in Glasgow as they work to shape the future of AI for people with sight loss.



And that includes everything from robotic guide dogs to state-of-the-art smart canes.

It includes everything from robotic guide dogs to state-of-the-art smart canes.

Tech experts gather to shape AI future for people with sight loss

The official charity of Heart of Midlothian Football Club - Big Hearts - is celebrating a decade of supporting kinship carers.



The club provides groups and other forms of support for those caring for family members who are not their biological children.



They say that football can be the perfect vehicle to deliver services.

The club provides support for those caring for family members who are not their biological children.

Hearts charity celebrates decade supporting kinship carers

"We know we can't win, but we can play for time."



They're the words of the family of a 19-year-old student from Kinross, who has been diagnosed with an extremely rare brain tumour.



Joscelyne Kerr is looking to raise £250,000 for treatment that could extend her life.

Joscelyne Kerr is looking to raise £250,000 for treatment that could extend her life.

Student in fundraising hopes after rare brain tumour diagnosis

A first-of-its-kind mental health support service for agriculture workers has been launched.



FarmTalk, a collaboration between Men United and the NFU, will provide help and a listening ear to ensure no farmer faces challenges alone.



Those behind the initiative say the service will offer a lifeline for anyone struggling.

Those behind the initiative say the service will offer a lifeline for anyone struggling.

First-of-its-kind mental health service for farm workers launched

Administrators say the future of Inverness Caledonian Thistle is at significant risk, with no bids received for the club.



It was forced into administration last October and had 15 points deducted after running up significant debts.



A deadline for an offer has now passed.



Administrators say a sale doesn't currently appear to be achievable.

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