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Brutal cage-fighting contest shelved by bout of ‘Man-Flu’

By Oliver Farrimond A HISTORIC cage fighting showcase pitting Scotland against England has been put on hold – because of a bout of “man flu”. The...

Swine flu victim said she would “get through it” before she went into coma

By Cara Sulieman THE WORRIED sister of Ibiza swine flu victim Lindy Paterson has told how she texted home to say she wasn’t feeling well shortly...

Swine flu claims seventh victim in Scotland

By Michael MacLeod SCOTLAND’S swine flu death toll rose to seven last night when it was revealed a 52 year-old man has died from the...

GPs throw toys out the pram in swine flu scare

By Michael MacLeod TOYS have been banned from Scots doctors’ waiting rooms because of fears they could spread the deadly swine flu bug. Crèches at...

Hotel turns into rescue centre

By Cara Sulieman THREE little piggies destined for the chop after being sold to a Scots hotel so customers could enjoy home reared bacon have...

Viruses found in most homes

By ALEXANDER LAWRIE THE WORLD Health Organisation may have reported the first global flu pandemic for over 40 years but Scots are continuing to put...

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