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Stroke survivor Gordon Robb, from Bonnyrigg in Midlothian, who is warning others to watch out for unusual symptoms after joining a study funded by the British Heart Foundation.

'I thought I was tired when I couldn't read texts but it was a stroke'

Lorna Slater, Scottish Greens MSP

Big business should be brought to book over plans for Leith - Lorna Slater

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland’s site health and safety advisor, Peter Goldie, with Aftaab Rafique, local shopkeeper and owner of Costcutter in Greendykes, Edinburgh.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland donates a lifesaving defibrillator in Greendykes, Ed...

Heavy lifting help from Edinburgh Rugby players

Edinburgh Rugby players swap boots for bargains in support of British Heart Foun...

Iain Sinclair

Why I’m backing Sinclair’s swim - Sue Webber

Burning Rubber as Caotaun Beany's trainers melt during his long journey in the heat

Guinness World Record holder Captain Beany makes stop in Edinburgh on his charit...

The Edinburgh Marathon got underway at Bristo Square at 10am on Sunday, May 25

17 pictures of the Edinburgh Marathon 2025

Runners make their way past the Parliament building

All planned road closures and diversions for the Edinburgh Marathon

A serial thief who is currently serving more than four years in prison has been convicted of further offences and told she will be deported.

Brazen pickpocket steals purse from diner's coat in Costa Coffee

East Lothian man runs London Marathon for baby son

A hotel receptionist won £500K after she was told to buy an Omaze ticket - by a guest who previously scooped a £2.5M home.

I'm a hotel worker and got the world's best tip...winning £500k

‘Healthy Hearts’ offering expert advice to tackle the UK’s cardiovascular health crisis

New publication addresses national crisis in quest for ‘Healthy Hearts’

The latest Omaze dream house is an absolute stunner

Less than two weeks for a chance to win the £4m Omaze Bath house

Increase your odds of winning this incredible house with our guide to entry pricing

Cheapest way to get the best odds on winning a £4 million dream home

The latest Omaze dream house is an absolute stunner

Breaking Take a look inside this £4 million mansion you could win for a tenner

John Cory with Allison Swaine-Hughes, Retail Director of the BHF

Octogenarian wins volunteering award after surviving cardiac arrest
An 87-year-old cardiac arrest survivor has received a Volunteer of the Year award for his work within the local community.
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Football team includes heroes suffering with critical heart conditions

Edinburgh schoolboy Jamie Skinner, 13, died after suffering cardiac arrest on the pitch during his debut match for Tynecastle FC.

Family of footballer, 13, hopes 'people will always remember him'

The top 40 things that Brits have been proud to achieve

The British Heart Foundation has confirmed a cyclist in his 60s died while taking part in the London to Brighton Bike Ride on Sunday.

Man dies during London to Brighton charity bike ride

The common examples of ultra-processed foods include ice cream, ham, sausages, crisps, mass-produced bread, breakfast cereals, biscuits, carbonated drinks, fruit-flavoured yoghurt, instant soups, and some alcoholic drinks including whisky, gin, and rum.

Ultra-processed foods - are they really harmful

British Heart Foundation said the number of people with a heart rhythm condition has passed 1.5 million.

People diagnosed with irregular heartbeats surpassed 1.5 million

The British Heart Foundation sells rare Beatles album

The Beatles rare White Album sells for £2,350

Tesco offer free walk-in blood pressure checks in store for Heart Month 2023

Check your blood pressure for free at Tesco pharmacies

A Cartier watch, which was discovered in a bag of donations to the British Heart Foundation, has sold for almost £10,000 on eBay.

Donated Cartier watch sold nearly £10,000 on eBay

Virgin Media O2 has partnered with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to make defibrillators more accessible on the high street.

Virgin Media O2 stores to install defibrillators to save lives

One lucky person is guaranteed to win a stunning North London town house worth over £3,000,000 - along with £100,000 in cash - as part of a new prize draw.

£3m London townhouse up for grabs in British Heart Foundation £10 draw
The lucky winner of the townhouse in North London will also pocket £100,000 in cash
Sophie Wills

The Edinburgh Marathon will take place in May next year.

How to enter the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2023

Professor Hugh Watkins, from the University of Oxford and lead investigator of the CureHeart project

Breakthrough in genetic heart condition that kills 260,000 people a year

A defibrillator can mean the difference between life and death for someone suffering cardiac arrest

Tesco stores play a key role in saving cardia arrest victims

Scott Allan applauds the Hibs fans as he is substituted in the second half of the 3-1 League Cup win against Dundee United

Allan exit leaves Hibs without a showman and role model

Members of the British Legion receive defibrillator from Taylor Wimpey’s Deryck Schendel

Roslin residents are a lot safer knowing they have a defib close to hand when ne...

Competitors running through Cowgate during the 2018 Edinburgh Marathon. Photo:Jane Barlow/PA.

How to take part in Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2022

In the first study testing heart imaging techniques in type 2 heart attack patients, scientists at the University of Edinburgh have found that performing a combination of heart scans on patients who are suspected of having a type 2 heart attack can drastically increase diagnosis of underlying heart conditions

Edinburgh scientists discover 'hidden heart disease' in heart scan

3D Illustration Concept of Human Internal Organs Circulatory System Heart Anatomy

Team looking to prevent heart failure by ‘training’ blood vessel cells

Professor Marc Dweck, chair of clinical cardiology at Edinburgh University. Picture: John Angerson

Trial of heart scanning technology could lead to life-saving treatments

Deryck Schendel from Taylor Wimpey presents the defibrillator to Councillor Derek Milligan

Taylor Wimpey donates lifesaving defibrillator in Lasswade

Peter Wilson.

Active man 'felt ground disappear' when told of high risk of heart disease

How to choose a blood pressure monitor for home use

Scott Allan is keen to make up for lost time ater fearing he would have to quit the game he loves

Allan opens up on heart condition he feared would force him to quit football

HeartSafe has a map of the UK's publicly available defibrillators (HeartSafe)

This is how to find your nearest defibrillator - and how to do CPR

One of the new Covid symptoms is a headache (Shutterstock)

These are the latest symptoms of coronavirus - including for long Covid

Dr Rubina Ahmed, Research Director at Stroke Association

Study to look at possible link between Covid-19 and stroke

UK study looked into how much protection the human body produces after natural Covid infection. (Pic: Shutterstock)

How long do Covid antibodies last?

A crumpet can contain as much salt as two portions of McDonald’s chips

He is donning his highest heels and HEEL we go on jumper to raise awareness

Heart-attack survivor, 28, walks 100k in heels for British Heart Foundation

Lee Anne Porteous had a heart attack in May.

Edinburgh scientists test lifesaving algorithm to help prevent heart attacks

Professor Joanna Wardlaw.

Study re-launched into treatment which could prevent dementia

UK charities have released their Christmas cards for 2020

UK charities have released their 2020 Christmas cards and you can buy online

You can donate your Tesco Clubcard points to help people in need - here’s how

A man died after consuming "excessive amounts of liquorice" (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the possible side effects of eating too much liquorice after doctors l...

The supermarket introduced a charity scheme during the pandemic allowing shoppers to contribute spare pennies. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Tesco accused of rounding up shopping bills to the nearest pound - without permi...

Eating chocolate could make you eight per cent less likely to suffer heart disease (Shutterstock)

Eating chocolate could lower your risk of heart disease - here’s what the study ...

This is everything you need to know about Afib (Photo: Shutterstock)

Atrial fibrillation explained

All British Heart Foundation stores have temporarily closed

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