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UNCOVERED: Wishaw general hospital - The Untold Story

‘Reasonable precautions’ could have prevented newborn baby deaths, inquiry finds

The inquiry was launched after the deaths in Scottish hospitals of newborns Leo Lamont, Ellie McCormick and Mira-Belle Bosch.

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025

Hospital failings contributed to deaths of three newborn babies – inquiry

Had ‘reasonable precautions’ been taken, Leo, Ellie and Mira-Belle might still be alive

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Hamilton: Police officer in hospital after incident this afternoon

Critical care paramedics arrived on the scene before the officer was rushed to Wishaw General Hospital.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2024

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Hamilton pensioner rushed to hospital with serious injuries after crash

The 82-year-old driver of a Vauxhall Mokka was rushed to Wishaw General Hospital by ambulance for treatment for serious injuries. Police have launched an appeal for information.

Glasgow Live · Jun 30, 2023

26 death notices from Glasgow and Lanarkshire this month

Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one.

Glasgow Live · May 24, 2023

Scots schoolboy 'hours away from losing eye' after Strep A caused major infection

GRAPHIC IMAGE WARNING: Lochlan McDonald, eight, was rushed in for emergency surgery to drain a 3.5cm pocket of bacteria from around his eye at the Wishaw General Hospital just days before Christmas.

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2023

Remembering 13 people who died in Glasgow and Lanarkshire this month

Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one.

Glasgow Live · Apr 21, 2023

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Heartbroken Lanarkshire family's world rocked as five-year-old dies after collapsing at home

Isabella Grace Docherty died at Wishaw General Hospital hours after complaining of feeling sick at home - paramedics battled to save the schoolgirl before she passed away on February 13.

Glasgow Live · Feb 25, 2023

Lanarkshire mum's Strep A warning after daughter left fighting for life

Primary two pupil Ellie Young was rushed to Wishaw General Hospital where medics discovered she was suffering from the bacterial infection

Daily Record · Dec 12, 2022

Bridal dresses transformed into heavenly angel gowns for tiny babies gone too soon

Heaven-sent sewers have turned donated bridal and communion dresses into angel gowns for grieving parents

Daily Record · Dec 11, 2022

Scots mum's Strep A warning after daughter left fighting for life

Primary two pupil Ellie Young, who looked like 'death warmed up' was rushed to Wishaw General Hospital where medics discovered she was suffering from with the bacterial infection last month.

Daily Record · Dec 10, 2022

Scots dad dies from rare flesh-eating disease after cutting leg while moving house

David Hemmings was in extreme pain when he was admitted to Wishaw General Hospital on Friday, September 16, as doctors discovered a cut on his leg had become infected.

Daily Record · Sep 22, 2022

Serious assault victim jailed after being found with knife in Wishaw General Hospital bed

Victor Wright admitted possession of a knife with a three-inch blade at the hospital on August 15 last year.

Daily Record · Aug 29, 2022

Shotts prison guard 'bleeding heavily' as murderer turns violent in jail cell attack

Stuart Murdoch turned on Kevin Hall as he tried to remove a metal pole from his cell at the Lanarkshire prison where he is serving life for stabbing Anthony Laurie to death in Cumbernauld in 2015.

Glasgow Live · Aug 1, 2022

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Daily Record · Jul 14, 2022

Lanarkshire pensioner in court charged with attempted murder

The 66-year-old appeared in court on Monday, before a 69-year-old man later died in hospital on Tuesday

Daily Record · Jul 11, 2022

Man charged with attempted murder after 'serious assault at premises' in Scots town

A 69-year-old man was rushed to Wishaw General Hospital where he remains in serious condition after the incident on Saturday.

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2022

Man and woman charged after man 'seriously injured in early hours disturbance' at Scots home

A 58-year-old man was allegedly seriously injured in Bellshill in the early hours of Sunday, June 26.

Daily Record · Jun 26, 2022

Man seriously injured amid 'disturbance' in Scots street as cops launch probe

Crews raced to Rockburn Crescent, Bellshill around 3.20am and a man was taken to hospital.

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Glasgow Live · May 5, 2022

Woman seriously injured after gang force way into Lanark home and slash her with knife

The 35-year-old woman was rushed to Wishaw General Hospital after she sustained cuts to her body, believed to be as a result of at least one of the suspects using a bladed weapon.

Glasgow Live · Apr 24, 2022

Mum's cute TikTok tribute to midwife after dad sleeps in and misses baby daughter's birth

Megan Burns had planned to blog her labour at Wishaw General Hospital, but things didn't go quite to plan when she delivered baby Gabriella after just an hour and a half.

Glasgow Live · Mar 20, 2022

Disappearance of man from Wishaw hospital sparks appeal amid concerns for welfare

Douglas Johnstone was last seen leaving Wishaw General Hospital around 2am this morning. It is believed Douglas may have travelled to the High Blantyre area, but he also has links to Larkhall.

Daily Record · Mar 20, 2022

Concern grows for missing Scot who vanished after leaving hospital in early hours

Douglas Johnstone was last spotted leaving Wishaw General Hospital and has since been reported missing to Police Scotland.

Daily Record · Mar 19, 2022

Man in critical condition following serious road crash on busy Scots road

The 62-year-old driver of a white Vauxhall Mokka was taken to Wishaw General Hospital.

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