Felicity Clifford

Tayside

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From Errol to Ukraine: Charity celebrates 100 lorries of aid to conflict zone

2 days ago | news.stv.tv | Felicity Clifford

A charity in Perthshire is celebrating sending its 100th lorry of humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Tayside and Strathearn Help for Ukraine was set up weeks after Russia invaded in February 2022. Since then, they have sent 26 pallets of food, clothing, and medical supplies to the Ukrainian front. The lorry set off on its 1,700-mile journey to Ukraine last week and is set to arrive on Tuesday. Andri Kharlanova runs a charity that receives boxes of food, clothing, and medical supplies from the charity.
Women's Air Force veteran celebrates 104th birthday on VE Day

1 week ago | news.stv.tv | Beth Franklin |Felicity Clifford

A Scottish Women’s Air Force veteran is celebrating her 104th birthday as the UK celebrates VE Day. On May 8, 1945, at 3pm, Winston Churchill announced World War Two in Europe had come to an end. VE Day was declared after Britain and its allies formally accepted Nazi Germany’s surrender after almost six years of war. For Maisie Milne, VE Day was a double celebration as she marked her 24th birthday.
Perthshire charity send 100th lorry of aid to Ukraine

1 week ago | news.stv.tv | Felicity Clifford

A charity in Perthshire has sent its 100th lorry of aid for the war effort in Ukraine. Tayside and Strathearn Help for Ukraine have been sending supplies to the country since the Russian invasion three years ago. The charity is the main distribution hub for all donations going from Scotland to the war-torn country.
Warning as research finds almost half of Scots suffer sunburn at least once a year

1 week ago | news.stv.tv | Felicity Clifford

A skin cancer patient is urging people to wear sun cream and cover up as new figures show almost half of people in the UK have sunburn at least once a year. Research from charity Melanoma Focus also found 36% of people in the United Kingdom, and 32% of those in Scotland, rarely or never apply sunscreen between May and September. It comes as melanoma skin cancer rates continue to rise in the UK, with around 17,500 new cases each year.
Melanoma: Skin cancer diagnosis at 18 was terrifying - I've had five moles removed since

1 week ago | news.stv.tv | Beth Franklin |Felicity Clifford

A mum from Dundee, who had five cancerous moles removed, is urging people to apply sunscreen after new figures show almost half of Scots have sunburn at least once a year. Laura Russell, from Broughty Ferry, said she was “terrified” when doctors diagnosed with her first melanoma at the age of 18.
Families brand NHS Tayside decision to stop autism and ADHD diagnoses as 'dangerous'

2 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Felicity Clifford

The decision by NHS Tayside to stop assessments and diagnoses for autism and ADHD has been branded as “dangerous” by parents. Last month, the health board announced that it would no longer accept referrals through Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services due to long waiting lists. Young people with a pre-existing mental health condition would still be able to access assessments for autism and ADHD through the health board.
Stopping autism and ADHD diagnoses 'dangerous', say parents

3 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Felicity Clifford

Parents have branded the decision to stop autism and ADHD diagnoses at NHS Tayside as “dangerous”. Last month, the health board said it would no longer be able to conduct the assessments due to the long waiting lists for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. One charity in Perth says calls to their support line from worried parents have increased dramatically.
Action needed to tackle Scotland's litter emergency as '172 tonnes collected in three weeks'

3 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Felicity Clifford

Scotland is facing a “litter emergency” according to an environmental charity. It’s estimated 172 tonnes of rubbish have been collected by volunteers in the first three weeks of Keep Scotland Beautiful’s annual Spring Clean litter pick. The charity say discarded bottles, wrappers and disposable vapes are becoming increasingly common across the country’s streets and greenspaces.
Scotland facing litter emergency, says environmental charity

1 month ago | news.stv.tv | Felicity Clifford

Scotland is facing a litter emergency according to an environmental charity. Keep Scotland Beautiful say they are seeing more discarded bottles, wrappers and vapes every year. STV News joined a group of volunteers clearing up their village in Fife as part their annual Spring Clean campaign. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
New exhibition exploring the historic craft of glass making

1 month ago | news.stv.tv | Felicity Clifford

The historic craft of glassmaking is being explored in a new exhibition at Perth Art Gallery. It documents different types of glass produced – from everyday items to the creative designs, Perth became known for around the world. Artists featured in the exhibition hope it will encourage a new generation to take up the craft.