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Wishaw business leader backing Lanarkshire MSP's plan for new environmental crime law
Environment
Jo Chidley, founder and owner of Beauty Kitchen was a keynote speaker at the launch of Monica Lennon’s consultation on making ecocide a crime in Scotland.
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Cambuslang running group wins mental health award in memory of much-loved member
Lanarkshire Charity
The group has dedicated a massive amount of time into fundraising for mental health charities after one of their members sadly died in 2021.
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Albion Rovers honour wartime heroes with remembrance garden
Remembrance Day
The club unveiled a remembrance garden honouring eight former players in a poignant ceremony on Armistice Day.
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East Kilbride MSP backs tailored medical support for veterans in the town
Armed forces
The scheme will better enable healthcare providers to focus on the specific health challenges they may face following military service
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Muirhouse Primary pupils and staff say fond farewell to school stalwart
Schools
Catherine Allan said goodbye having worked at Muirhouse Primary School for the past 23 years.
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South Lanarkshire to get £14.6 million cash boost from UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund
Lanarkshire News
Shawfield National Business District is one of six projects across Scotland to receive a boost from the Fund.
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Construction start date for bridge at Uddingston railway station
Lanarkshire Travel
Preparations are now underway and the year-long accessibility project will begin in early December
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Dykehead Primary School's parent council aims to provide Christmas cheer to each child
Christmas gifts
Members of the parent council at the school in Shotts are aiming to provide selection boxes to all 261 pupils and are calling on local companies to assist them.
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Serial knife carrier had two blades hidden in sock when searched by police in Wishaw
Lanarkshire Crime
Connor Reilly offered no explanation but later claimed he had taken them away from a friend who had been self-harming.
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Former East Kilbride teacher celebrates 95th birthday in style
East Kilbride
Helen Behan, also known as Eileen, celebrated her 95th birthday surrounded by family and friends during a special luncheon at the Torrance Hotel.
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South Lanarkshire College launches student community larder to help with cost of living
Universities and Colleges
A series of initiatives have been launched aimed at providing student support amid the ongoing financial crisis.
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Labour councillor in Michael Shanks' constituency slams him for Gaza ceasefire abstention
Lanarkshire Politics
Councillor Martin Lennon has criticised the new MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West for toeing the party line in a vote calling for an 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza.
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Gratitude for over 30 years of big-hearted Wishaw gran's unwavering friendship
Wishaw
Pauline Bamford has had more than her fair share of emotional turmoil in recent years.
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Blantyre man chased workers with machete after accusing them of making mess in street
Blantyre
Four men were clearing a house in Traquair Wynd when they were confronted by angry Mason McDermid.
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South Lanarkshire Council carries out essential repairs on popular East Kilbride bridge
South Lanarkshire Council
Upgrades to the Horseshoe Bridge in Calderglen Country Park are complete and it is now open to the public.
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Labour group call on the Scottish Government for fair funding for South Lanarkshire
Labour Party
The Labour group is appealing to the government for adequate funding as Scottish local authorities wait to hear the fate of the government’s budget next month.
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North Lanarkshire Council awards £2.4m contract to update vehicles used by care workers
Lanarkshire News
The local authority chose to award the £2.4 million contract to Suzuki GB.
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Routes to Work service expanding after helping to change the lives of more than 22,000 residents
Lanarkshire Jobs
The Coatbridge Community Engagement Project, which was set up in the town in January this year, is now being rolled out to three other communities in the area.
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Fun for all as monstrous fancy dress event raises money for Lanarkshire charity
Lanarkshire News
Lorraine Andrews from Blantyre organised the event to help The Haven
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Packs containing useful equipment to help communities respond to emergency situations provided to North Lanarkshire groups
North Lanarkshire Council
The packs contain items such as snow shovels, torches, cold weather grip gloves, hand warmers, emergency foil blankets and first aid kits.
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Successful business scheme to remain in Lanark
South Lanarkshire Council
Councillors approved plans to continue Discover Lanark Business Improvement District proposals for the period of September 1, 2024, until August 31, 2029, and for it to proceed to its second ballot.
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Police found cannabis worth £10,000 in Lanarkshire man's bedroom
Courts
Officers also seized cash and equipment associated with drug dealing.
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JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We focus on the facelifted MG HS and preview John Cooper Works model of new MINI Countryman range
MINI
Chinese-owned MG is enjoying spectacular growth as a result of producing well-equipped cars cheaper than most of the opposition.
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MOVIE REVIEW: We examine the 'MCU's' latest blockbuster 'The Marvels'
Lanarkshire Lifestyle
Make space for fun cosmic adventure that is easy to digest with a breakneck pace.
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