The country’s national dishes often involve processes we’re not familiar with, but so long as you accept that it’s probably not quite the same as what you’d chow down on in Bologna, your homemade pasta recipe is none of my business.
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One thing I do think we can all stand to learn from the masters themselves, though, is which pasta goes best with which sauces ― after all, l if you’ve spent hours sweating over a ragu, you’ll want to pair it with a shape that’ll make it sing most.
How can I work out which pasta shape goes with which pasta sauces?
There are over 350 different types of pasta in Italy. So how are you meant to go through each one?
It turns out that that vast array of carbs can be organised into five general categories per Italian food site Eataly:
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Tubolare, or tubed shapes like rigatoni or penne, is great with hefty, meaty sauces like a ragu, cheese, or chunky veg.
Attorcigliaita, or twisty pasta shapes like fusilli, are great for capturing small specks of more finely chopped ingredients, like tiny sausage specks in a tomato sauce or pesto.
Lunga, or long pasta like spaghetti, tagliatelle, and linguini depends on its thickness. Thin angel hair pasta might do better with seafood or creamy sauces, while thicker tagliatelle can stand up to thicker veg.
Ripiena, or stuffed pasta like tortellini and ravioli, are likely already so flavourful and thick that they don’t need much more than a butter sauce or even a broth.
Pastine, or teeny-tiny pasta like orzo and stelline, fare best in soups where they can thicken up the broth and get slurped from a spoon.
Of course, some pasta (like spirali) are both tubed and twisty; others, like shell pasta or gnocchi, evade these categories.
But in general, the thickness of your sauce should correspond to the capacity of your pasta to retain its ingredients; more delicate, thin pasta should be paired with lighter fare, while thicker, more robust shapes can be better paired with meat, mushrooms, heavy cream sauces, cheeses, and other things you want to taste in every bite.
The statement comes four days after the actress, 36, was found unresponsive in a South Carolina apartment.
‘Hayden’s death remains under investigation and it is important to allow that investigation to proceed,’ said Hickerson’s attorney Sloan Ellis, from the Ellis Hinton law firm.
‘As has been publicly reported, police confirmed there were no signs of foul play.
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‘Out of respect for Hayden’s loved ones and the ongoing investigation, there will be no further comment at this time.’
A Greenville police officer who responded to the residence Sunday afternoon was met by the brothers and then observed paramedics performing CPR on an unresponsive woman, according to a police report.
‘The patient did not seem to have any obvious physical reasons to be unresponsive,’ the officer noted. After attempting lifesaving measures, the emergency workers declared Panettiere dead at 2:31 pm on Sunday.
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Hayden Panettiere’s on-off boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, has addressed the star’s death through his lawyers
The Greenville County Coroner’s Office has said Panettiere’s cause of death remains under investigation, however a dispatcher said she had a ‘cardiac arrest’ during a 911 call from her apartment.
The dispatcher could be heard in the audio saying that Panettiere had suffered a suspected overdose, and sources told TMZ that Narcan – a nasal medication used to treat an opioid overdose – was also found on a mattress at the property.
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Panettiere, who soared to fame in the TV shows ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ while enduring struggles with alcohol addiction and depression, would have turned 37 on Friday.
She first began dating Hickerson in 2018, however, their on-off relationship became tumultuous as he was arrested several times on domestic violence charges.
Panettiere had spoken of her troubled childhood in the spotlight in recent months and revealed intimate details of her relationship with Hickerson in her memoir published three months before her death.
She had an 11-year-old daughter with her ex-partner, Wladimir Klitschko, a former boxer turned Ukrainian government official who has full custody of the youngster.
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In her memoir, titled This Is Me: A Reckoning, Panettiere alleged that Hickerson once beat her so severely that she had to remain in her house for weeks to keep her injuries from the public.
She said she tried to keep the alleged abuse from the police because she feared the public would find out, and described her relationship as a ‘very dark and complicated time in my life.’
The 36-year-old actress was found unresponsive in a South Carolina apartment on Sunday
Hickerson and his brother Zach were also at the Greenville property, police say
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Hickerson was arrested for one alleged incident in May 2019, and court records show he was charged with injuring a spouse or girlfriend.
He pleaded no contest to the allegations in April 2021, and he was sentenced to 45 days in county jail and four years’ probation.
Just three days before Panettiere’s death, Hickerson’s request to reduce his past felony charges was denied by a judge.
Panettiere’s relationship with Hickerson appeared to end in 2020, and in July of that year, she filed for a restraining order against him. The outcome of her request is not stated in court records.
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The Greenville Police Department said in a statement that ‘the preliminary investigation’ into Panettiere’s death ‘has not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.’
An autopsy found ‘no signs of trauma were discovered that would have contributed to the death.’
The man in his 40s has since been charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, failing to provide an evidential specimen and driving without insurance along the A64.
Officers said they had initially received calls about a man driving while under the influence of alcohol at a Scarborough caravan park late on Wednesday (August 19).
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North Yorkshire Police said: “Officers located the vehicle on the westbound A64 at Scagglethorpe and attempted to stop it after York Road, where the dual carriageway merges into a single carriageway.
“However, the driver failed to stop and instead continued driving dangerously, including travelling on the wrong side of the road and exceeding the speed limit.
“A stinger was successfully deployed at Barton Crossroads, but the vehicle continued for a further eight miles towards Hopgrove Roundabout.
“Despite both front tyres rapidly deflating, shredding and eventually being reduced to the wheel rims, the driver continued his attempts to evade police.”
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The pursuit had come to an end at Hopgrove Roundabout, police said, when the vehicle collided with a nearside verge.
A force spokesperson said: “Let us be clear: failing to stop for police and putting other road users at risk is completely unacceptable.
“Last night’s incident demonstrated the determination and professionalism of our Operational Support unit, who safely brought this pursuit to a conclusion.
“24/7 day in day out we are relentless in our pursuit of those who choose to evade us, and we will do everything we can to bring them before the courts.”
Todd is often seen at the moment drinking alcohol, and the fact that he becomes defensive when his mates comment on his booze intake is perhaps the biggest sign that he’s not really coping.
Turning to drink to drown her sorrows, Christina ends up falling over while in the ginnel. Jake (Bobby Bradshaw), Gary Windass’ (Mikey North) lad, finds the whole thing hilarious and films Christina before pouring his water over her.
Watching this is Ollie Driscoll (Raphael Akuwudike). Assuming the worst, Ollie chases after Jake, and Christina and Glenda soon find Ollie with Jake pinned to the floor.
Christina tells Ollie to stop, revealing that Jake actually only poured water over her.
Ollie gets the wrong end of the stick (Picture: ITV)
Todd’s been hitting the booze a little too much (Picture: ITV)
In the week, as a nervous Christina tidies the house in preparation for George’s return, Todd heads to work and is surprised to find him already there.
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George wastes no time in having a go at Todd for trying to bury his problems with alcohol, so Todd turns the tables and tells George about Christina’s drunken antics in the ginnel.
Pondering over the past couple of weeks, George heads home and tells Christina that he’s had time to think.
The 2026 Darlington Arena Car Boot Sale opened on Sunday, August 16, and will run every Sunday at the Neasham Road venue.
Here’s everything you need to know:
When and where is the car boot sale?
The next Darlington Arena Car Boot Sale will take place on Sunday, August 23.
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It is held at Darlington Arena on Neasham Road, Darlington, DL2 1DL.
What time does the car boot sale open?
Sellers can arrive to set up between 9am and 1pm.
Early-bird shoppers can enter from 10am until noon, while general public entry begins at noon.
How much does it cost?
Sellers pay £10 per stall, regardless of vehicle size.
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Payment is cash only on arrival and no advance booking is needed. Organisers say there is unlimited space, no extra cost for trailers and no restriction on vehicle size.
Early-bird entry costs £3 per person between 10am and noon.
Entry costs £1 per person from noon onwards.
Visitors have been asked to bring the correct change to help reduce queues.
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Is parking available?
Free on-site parking is available for shoppers.
The sale takes place on a hard-standing surface, which is available for stallholders and visitors.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, the Darlington Arena Car Boot Sale is dog-friendly.
Dogs must be kept on leads at all times, and owners are asked to clear up after their pets and dispose of any mess responsibly.
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Will there be food, drink and toilets?
Street-food vans will be on site, offering visitors a choice of food and drink.
Indoor toilets are also available at the arena.
What can shoppers expect to find?
Organisers are promising bargains, vintage finds and antiques at the weekly market.
The arena has hosted car boot sales previously. The earlier events, called The Big Darlington Car Boot Sale, were organised by National Car Boot Sales and began in September 2025 before continuing into 2026.
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The market has since been relaunched as the 2026 Darlington Arena Car Boot Sale, with revised opening times and pricing.
US actor David Krumholtz has announced he’s taking a step back from acting, claiming that the industry had left him feeling “frustrated”, “fed up” and “fried”.
Posting on Threads, David explained that he’d decided to take an “indefinite break” from acting work, after “years” of contemplating it.
“I kinda sorta put my acting career on hold the other day. It’s been something I’ve been petrified to do for years,” he wrote (as reported by Deadline). “Specifically, the fear was that I’d go broke and not be able to handle being out of the game. But I sent the definitive email.”
He told his followers that, after doing so, “a huge wave of relief washed over me”, and while he admitted he was “not sure what I’m going to do for money instead, or how I’m going to do it”, he still felt like a “humongous burden” had been lifted, which he “truly didn’t fathom the weight of until it was gone”.
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David later said: “Acting professionally is a very different concept than the exercise of acting itself. I’ve enjoyed every single minute of exercising the muscle. I’ve enjoyed the fanfare.
“There was a time when being competitive and self-involved really served my pursuit. That time has passed. Much to MY overwhelming surprise. There will always be great joy in the exercise. But for me, the profession has lost its gleam.”
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and David Krumholtz in 1999’s 10 Things I Hate About You
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He also insisted that his career as an actor was “not over”, but he was “rather, redefining my terms” and “hoping to find a new, more rewarding passion”.
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David also clarified he was “not quitting entirely” but “just taking a bit of a step back and an indefinite break”.
“The stress of the moment has me wondering if there’s a higher calling to pursue,” he shared.
Cillian Murphy and David Krumholtz in Oppenheimer
In the early 90s, David began his career as a child actor, appearing in Disney’s The Santa Clause and the comedy Addams Family Values, before roles in 10 Things I Hate About You, Bobby and Superbad followed.
More recently, he’s been seen in the TV dramas The Good Wife and The Deuce, the Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere and Christopher Nolan’s Best Picture-winning Oppenheimer.
This year alone, he has starred in four films, as well as an episode of the police drama The Rookie.
That was the punchy eight-word opener delivered by Melania Trump with a broad smile as she made her first public appearance with her husband Donald in more than a month.
The outing came amid a slew of headlines about the president’s close personal aide Natalie Harp after vicious innuendo leveled by Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff at a rally in Georgia last week.
The couple appeared together in the White House‘s Rose Garden to celebrate Melania’s ‘Fostering the Future’ initiative.
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She announced a partnership with IndyCar and Fox Sports to expand scholarship opportunities for kids aging out of the foster care system. The effort includes funding for programs at Indiana University and Purdue University.
The timing comes just ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, DC, that IndyCar is hosting to celebrate the nation’s birthday.
‘Fostering the Future graduates will build new companies, launch new industries, and redefine what is possible for all Americans,’ Melania declared. ‘Fostering the Future is more than an educational initiative; it is generational investment in America’s talents pipeline.’
It marked a rare public outing for the presidential couple after the two have not been spotted together since the July 19 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey.
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First lady Melania Trump speaks during an event announcing the expansion of a foster care initiative in the Rose Garden of the White House on August 20
Melania and Donald heading to the Rose Garden on Thursday
Trump, from right, first lady Melania Trump, Roger Penske, chairperson and founder of Penske Corp., and his wife Kathy Penske attend an event in the Rose Garden
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(L-R) IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi, first lady Melania Trump, and driver Scott Dixon
Trump appeared to close his eyes during the event while sitting next to Melania
While Melania has seemingly shifted her focus from public appearances to championing policies impacting children reports have indicated she has been upset by the coverage of Harp.
‘The first lady doesn’t like these types of things,’ a source close to the White House told Semafor.
The joint appearance comes against the backdrop of a deluge of press coverage about Harp.
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Trump’s executive assistant has been thrust into the limelight since Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia noted how the president would rather ‘build his ballroom and travel with Natalie’ than his job.
A cancer survivor, Harp credits Trump’s first term initiative called the Right to Try Act – legislation allowing sick patients access to non-FDA approved drugs – with saving her life.
She has written the president affectionate handwritten notes, with one proclaiming that ‘you are all that matters to me,’ and has ridden in the trunk of a motorcade SUV to maintain her close proximity to the executive when she did not have an assigned seat.
Donald and Melania hold hands as they arrive for the event
The First Lady wore a powder blue shirt and long scarlet skirt
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The First Lady and the President on Thursday
Harp stands behind Trump at a dignified transfer event in Dover, Delaware, to honor soldiers who have died in the Iran war. Melania was noticeably absent from the July 22 event
Harp is a near-constant present at the president’s side. She frequently travels with him to his clubs and on Air Force One
She reportedly takes little time off and often travels with the president, and she is known to type his social media posts after the president dictates them to her.
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After Ossoff’s pointed attack against Harp, outlets have rushed to publish a deluge of reports about the omnipresent executive assistant.
In the Rose Garden, IndyCar executives and racers presented Melania with a racing helmet with her name emblazoned on it. It will be worn during the race on Sunday.
Perched next to the First Lady was an IndyCar decked out in signage championing Melania’s ‘Be Best’ campaign.
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In addition to her foster care efforts Melania has advocated for the safe use of AI for children and reuniting children with their families who were separated due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Earlier this week, the First Lady announced that she worked to reunite another group of Ukrainian children with their mothers, marking the 34th reunion of a mother and child separated by the over four-year war.
Kevin Kennedy, best known for playing Curly Watts in ITV’s award-winning soap Coronation Street for over 20 years, will appear at Darlington Hippodrome in October as part of the cast of The Picture of Dorian Gray – A New Musical.
The production is a brand-new adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s famous gothic novel and will see Kennedy take on the role of Mr Issacs.
The show, which premieres on October 19, also stars Christopher Twyford as Dorian Gray, and Kingsley Judd as Lord Henry Wooton.
Christopher Twyford as Dorian Gray. (Image: Darlington Hippodrome)
The musical follows Dorian Gray, a young man blessed with youth, beauty and charm, whose life changes when a wish links his fate to a mysterious portrait.
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As he falls under the influence of Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian is drawn into an increasingly hedonistic lifestyle, with every sin and wrongdoing reflected in the portrait rather than on his own appearance.
Kennedy will play Mr Issacs, a theatre manager who introduces Dorian to the talented young actress Sibyl Vane.
Although initially dismissed by Dorian, the character plays an important role in bringing him into Sibyl’s world, setting in motion events that help drive the story’s dramatic descent into obsession, vanity and moral corruption.
Picture of Dorian Gray Musical. (Image: Dorian Gray Musical)
The 64-year-old TV star shared his excitement in a video on social media, and said: “Get your tickets. It’s brand new. Be the first.”
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Kennedy is no stranger to musical theatre, having previously starred in productions including Rock of Ages and We Will Rock You.
His appearance is expected to be draw in a large crowd when the show premieres for the first time at the Darlington Hippodrome.
The original novel, first published in 1890, is one of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated works and explores themes including vanity, morality, influence and the consequences of pursuing pleasure without limits.
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Audiences can expect a dramatic retelling of the story, complete with a few more gothic twists and a new original soundtrack.
The Picture of Dorian Gray – A New Musical will be performed at Darlington Hippodrome on Monday, October 19.
Tickets are on sale now and in high demand, with locals encouraged to secure their seats as soon as possible.
The mayor of Como has banned riding bicycles in certain areas of the historic Italian city after he was hit by an electric one.
Alessandro Rapinese said the ban was necessary to improve public safety. It means from September, cyclists will have to dismount through an area of around 30 streets.
He told Italian news agency Ansa: “People act based on their own experiences and I know what it’s like to be hit by one of these beasts.”
Several other local authorities around Europe, including in the UK, have restricted where and how e-bikes and other single-person vehicles can be used.
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The measure put forward by Rapinese is part of a package of new traffic regulations, establishing a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) to manage tourist growth, and which impose stricter rules on cars and vans in the city centre.
Many of the roads covered by the ban are the widest in the old town and are popular with delivery drivers.
The measure applies to both electric and push bikes, as the Italian highway code does not distinguish between models.
Rapinese explained his decision in a video as part of a series of online videos he produces himself, known as RapiNews24.
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He recounted an incident in which he had been leaving city hall in July and collided with an e-bike shortly after his administration had discussed traffic restrictions in the city centre.
The cyclist involved in the collision has not been identified.
“In this case, I didn’t even end up in the hospital,” Rapinese said. “I was hit by a bike. I gathered information, and that’s where the measure came from.”
Regular exercise has long been linked to decreased dementia risk. A 2022 paper found that just 3,800 steps a day may reduce your likelihood of developing dementia by 25%, with increasing benefits up to 9,800 steps, for instance.
The NHS recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity, 75 minutes of higher-intensity exercise, or a combination of both every week to help us see the benefits of movement.
But a new paper has found that why we reach those goals might matter a lot more than we thought when it comes to dementia risk.
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Exercise done at work may actually be linked to higher dementia risk
The paper, published in the journal The Lancet, looked at data from 74 studies, involving 4.2 million participants overall.
These participants were from 30 different countries and were aged between 45 and 93. On average, researchers tracked them for a decade.
After analysing this data, the study authors found that exercising more often was linked to a 24% lower likelihood of developing dementia.
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But that only seemed to be the case for leisure-time activity and (maybe) housework.
Those who exercised a lot due to physically demanding jobs appeared to face a 20% higher dementia risk, while active commuting (like cycling to work) seemed associated with a moderately higher risk too.
Researcher Natan Feter, the study’s first author, said: “The findings challenge the long-held assumption that ‘every move counts’ for brain health.”
This may be part of the “activity paradox”
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The authors of this meta-analysis suggested that this higher risk may be linked to factors common in very physical workplaces, rather than the movement itself.
This phenomenon – sometimes called “the activity paradox” – has been seen in other research, too.
Some studies have found that work-related exercise may raise your risk of some health conditions, like heart problems, long-term sickness and related absences, and even an increased risk of death, although leisure-time activity lowers those same risks.
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And a 2021 paper found that even the burnout-reducing potential of leisure-time activity might disappear when someone has a very physically demanding job.
Pollution could also be a factor involved in why those engaging in ‘active commuting’ might experience a heightened risk. As the Alzheimer’s Society says: “Exposure to a high level of air pollution increases a person’s risk of developing dementia.”
Professor David Raichlen, who led the research team, said that we should therefore be considerate when issuing advice telling people to “move more” without considering the context of activity.
“When it comes to protecting the brain, the context of physical activity may matter just as much as movement itself,” he said.
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“Improving access to safe parks, walking trails and recreational facilities, ensuring people have adequate leisure time for exercise, and reducing harmful workplace exposures may ultimately prove as important as promoting physical activity itself.”
The health board apologised to children and their families affected and said it is committed to offering them new dates for their procedures as soon as possible.
Dr Hugh Farrow-Bishop, NHS Grampian medical director, said: “In June 2026, we identified concerns about the quality and safety of paediatric surgical care at Dr Gray’s Hospital, which resulted in a pause of emergency paediatric surgery, with defined exceptions.
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“Earlier this year – in April – Healthcare Improvement Scotland carried out an unannounced inspection at Dr Gray’s Hospital.
“Following this, we met with HIS to discuss their concerns about paediatric care at the hospital. In particular, HIS sought assurances around the number of available staff with appropriate advanced paediatric life support training.
“In response to their concerns, we have reviewed all rotas and current procedures and made changes to ensure staff with the appropriate training are available on-site in the event of emergencies. We have also reviewed training records and are arranging for training to be renewed where required. This is taking place as a matter of urgency.
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“While this is underway – and with the safety of patients being our top priority – we have further paused planned paediatric surgical procedures at Dr Gray’s Hospital.
“The pause now comprises all planned, including elective dental and ear, nose, and throat procedures, and emergency surgery, with defined exceptions.”
He said after the review and renewal of required training, the health board, alongside HIS, will determine the profile of paediatric surgery that can safely be delivered at the site. It expects the process to be completed by the end of the year.
Outpatient paediatric care is not affected, and the health board said families should continue to attend those appointments as usual.
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Dr Farrow-Bishop said: “In an emergency situation, parents or carers should continue to bring children to the emergency department. More generally, all other inpatient and outpatient care continues at Dr Gray’s Hospital as before.”
Laura Mitchell, the SNP MSP for Moray, said: “I’m deeply concerned by the safety and training issues in paediatrics that have been identified at the recent inspection at Dr Gray’s Hospital.
“Of course, the safety of children in Moray and across Grampian is paramount, so I understand NHS Grampian must take urgent action to ensure our service in Elgin is safe and delivering a high quality of care for patients.
“My constituents will be concerned by this serious situation, and NHS Grampian must assure the Moray community that these training issues will be urgently addressed, to allow surgical services to resume as soon as possible.”
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An HIS spokesperson said: “Concerns were identified about paediatric surgery at Dr Gray’s Hospital. NHS Grampian has taken steps to address the concerns, and we continue to engage with them in the interests of patient safety.”
Highlands and Islands Scottish Conservative MSP Tim Eagle said he is seeking “urgent answers” from both NHS Grampian and the Scottish Government.
He said: “I am absolutely furious about this latest development at Dr Gray’s. This shocking situation stems from years of mismanagement by both NHS Grampian and the Scottish Government.
“These failings are completely unacceptable, putting the health and safety of children across Moray at enormous risk.”
Scotland’s Health Secretary, Angela Constance, said: “I am concerned about these changes and I am making clear to NHS Grampian my expectation that these services be resumed as soon as possible.
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“However, patient safety must always come first and whilst NHS Grampian carries out its review of paediatric surgery at Dr Gray’s Hospital, I expect the Board to liaise with any affected patients and their families.
“The Board has sought to assure me that families with children in emergency situations should continue to bring their children into Dr Gray’s with all other inpatient and outpatient care continuing as normal.
“I will be meeting the management team of Dr Gray’s in Elgin next week to discuss this further.”
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