Christina O'Neill

6 days ago | news.stv.tv | Christina O'Neill

Weight loss jabs could help slash alcohol intake in obese people by around two thirds, according to a study. It is thought the drugs help curb cravings for alcohol, experts said, although more research is needed. Weight loss jabs, also known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, work by reducing food cravings.

1 week ago | news.stv.tv | Christina O'Neill

An unseen version of the original pilot episode of the animated children’s steam train cartoon Thomas & Friends, with narration from the Beatles’ Sir Ringo Starr, is to be released for the first time. The footage from Down The Mine will be shown to co-incide with the 80th anniversary of the British franchise, which follows the adventures of Thomas the tank engine and his friends.

1 week ago | news.stv.tv | Christina O'Neill |Selena Jackson

It’s a debate that’s gathered pace across the UK over the past year; should terminally ill adults have a choice over whether to end their own lives, with the help of doctors? MPs have already supported a proposal to introduce a change in the law in England and Wales. And next week, MSPs will have their say. The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Scotland Bill, introduced by Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur, aims to give terminally ill patients the right to choose a medically assisted death.

1 week ago | news.stv.tv | Christina O'Neill

Two schools in Edinburgh are piloting a phone-free policy in what is said to be a Scottish first in an effort to improve focus and mental health among pupils. Portobello High School and Queensferry High School in Edinburgh will introduce magnetic, lockable pouches for the devices in an attempt to curb distractions in class. It is also hoped the pouches, created by US company Yondr, will improve pupils’ moods, encourage less screentime, and increase face-to-face interaction.

2 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Vidushi Tiwari |Christina O'Neill

Renfrewshire councillors have voted to overturn a nursery age policy change made last year that was costing parents thousands of pounds. The local authority provides 30 hours of free childcare for all three year olds, but the policy change meant it only applied from the start of the school term – not from the child’s birthday. Campaigner Helen Cannon told STV News the policy was “discriminatory” towards working parents.