The Trust, which operates three hospitals across two regions, offers several learner opportunities for a range of pathways. In the 2022/23 academic year alone, DBTH hosted an impressive 1180 pre-registration students, including nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, and medical and administrative staff. DBTH supports learners from both entry-level to PhD study. A significant amount of our learners are on traditional pre-registration placements, but DBTH also supports alternative career...
When she did need the NHS last year, aged 73, Pat Dawson was full of apologies to the kind and capable paramedics who arrived at her home in Rawtenstall, Lancashire. She was weak and in pain.
Speed cameras at 24 sites across Edinburgh and the Lothians are to be turned off, due to “improved driver behaviour”. Safety Cameras Scotland (SCS), which operates within Police Scotland, said that a comprehensive national performance review found significant progress had been made in enhancing road safety. The review, in collaboration with 33 road authorities across Scotland, found that camera enforcement and engagement had led to improvements in driver behaviour and speed limit compliance over...
Two men have been charged in connection with a “serious assault” on a busy Edinburgh street. An investigation was launched by the police after a 49-year-old man was allegedly attacked on Charlotte Square on Sunday 7 April at around 4.50pm. Officers said at the time the alleged victim was rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh to be treated for injuries. Police said a 26-year-old and a 32-year-old have now been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. They are due to appear at...
A man has been jailed for six years for serious sexual offences including sexual abuse and rape. Duncan Brown, 37, was sentenced today (Wednesday, April 17) at the High Court in Edinburgh for the crimes which took place in East Lothian between 2010 and 2020. Detective Chief Inspector Stephen Wood said: “The actions of Brown were disgraceful and he has now been made to face the consequences of his despicable actions. I hope today’s sentence provides his victims with some form of justice and...
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- A local soldier is being recognized for his service and commitment to fellow service members while deployed in Syria. Isaiah Pleiman has been named a 2023 USO Volunteer of the Year, an award brought about by his unwavering support for his fellow soldiers while deployed at a remote, frontline base in []
What’s especially exciting about Disneyland After Dark events — the after-hours events like Sweethearts’ Nite and Oogie Boogie Bash that shut down Disneyland or Disney California Adventure early to people not holding a separate, pricey ticket — is how different they are. For up to $179, guests can experience a highly themed evening that has exclusive characters and specialty foods, and entertainment not usually offered in the parks. But the park’s Pixar Fest, which started April 26, has added...
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- An event to celebrate 50 years of Community Development Block Grants is being held on Saturday. Montgomery County Community and Economic Development, alongside the cities of Dayton and Kettering, is hosting a celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of Community Development Block Grants. The federal-aid program has transformed communities since 1974, []
Willoughby-Eastlake School District’s upcoming end-of-the-year events will be a snapshot of how the district will close out the school year, according to Superintendent Patrick Ward. “The next six weeks are filled with amazing opportunities for our students,” he said. “I call it the ritual of closing a school year. I’ve done it 25 years and […]
After announcing the finalists last month, the World Photography Organization has unveiled the winners of the annual Sony World Photography Awards. [Read More]
A "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity to see the light from a star that exploded 3,000 years ago is coming this year, NASA officials say.
O’Sullivan Financial Planning has been shortlisted for the Best Enterprising Business Award and the High Growth Business of the Year Award, in recognition of the company’s innovative approach to business, and the way they have contributed to employment growth in the last 12 months. O’Sullivan Financial Planning has had a momentous year. In June 2023, the company moved from remote working to a 610 square feet converted barn office in Lamport, Northamptonshire. The team has more than doubled from...