WEEK IN NUMBERS

80,000

The number of pinkfooted geese which have flocked to Angus. The birds’ arrival in record-breaking numbers at the Montrose Basin reserve was noted by rangers. The birds migrate from Iceland annually.

75

The percentage of primary 7 children who had no obvious decay in their permanent teeth. The figure shows that child oral health is improving. Children in Orkney had the best teeth with 90.4% showing no decay.

£16m

The costs to the NHS of bed-blocking in Tayside and Fife over the past year.

In Tayside, the £9m bill for delayed discharge would have been enough to clear the 2017-18 deficit twice over.

68

The age of Billy Joel who has just become a father for the third time.

The musician’s wife, Alexis, gave birth to the couple’s second daughter. Their other daughter is two and he also has a 31-year old daughter.

£1m

The figure almost reached by operating losses at Dundee Airport last year. However, Dundee also recorded the greatest increase in passengers, as a new route to Amsterdam was introduced last May.

50

The number of memory boxes donated by a ladies football charity to Ninewells Hospital. The boxes help to support bereaved families who have lost children and babies.