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Lanarkshire Philatelic Society returns for new session in September
In Your Area
Stamps of all countries, of sports, of nature and much more are collected by enthusiastic members.
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Scottish Water calling on West Lothian locals to use water as efficiently as possible
Scottish Water
Following the driest spring in Scotland in 70 years, August has been drier than average, meaning many reservoirs are below normal levels.
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Locals urged to get involved in consultation over Crianlarich Fire Station
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
A public meeting has also been arranged over the future of the station - which has been non-operational since 2016 due to difficulties in recruiting on-call firefighters.
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Rural Stirling villagers show support for call to clean up "eyesore" green space
Stirling Council
A petition organised by the village's community council has attracted signatures of almost half of the residents, calling on Stirling Council and police to help restore the green space.
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Postman cleared of causing serious injury to elderly woman by dangerous driving
Courts
The 73-year-old sustained multiple fractures when she was knocked down by Alan Russell's van in Cumbernauld.
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Perthshire pooch was dressed to impress at county dog show
Perthshire News
The winner in the Best Dressed Dog award was 14-year-old Andy who was rescued from Chinese dog shelter.
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'Significant strengths' found at Troon nursery following inspection
Ayrshire News
The day care centre, in Barassie Street, was graded ‘very good’ across three quality indicators and ‘good’ across one other.
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Moment thugs storm Scots pub and 'launch bricks at bar' in terrifying attack
Police Scotland
One punter jumped into action and stood by the door of the Krossbar in case the men returned after the incident on Wednesday.
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Objectors voice 'dangerous' concerns over Ayrshire town's petrol station plan
Ayrshire News
A planning application has been lodged with East Ayrshire Council, seeking permission for the new business venture.
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Energy park plan could see giant wind turbines planted in Ayrshire countryside
Ayrshire News
Global energy producer and service provider, Voltalia UK Ltd, has identified a 440 hectare site for the proposal.
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Domestic abuse figures on the rise in South Ayrshire
Ayrshire News
In total, 874 incidents were recorded in the region over the last financial year.
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Dramatic rise highlighted in victims of accidental South Ayrshire home fires
Ayrshire News
The highest casualty rate was in the Ayr North ward.
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JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We try out Audi's classy Q5 SUV and look at why GEM is backing eye tests for drivers of all ages
Motoring Features
The Audi Q5 is a good example of a premium SUV that is comfortable, roomy, loaded with technology and is very refined and still powered by ICE units.
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Next sale drops 50% off 'fabulous' jacket hailed as 'very similar to Chanel'
Fashion deals
Fashion fans are flocking to Next to pick up the boucle jacket that is 'very similar' to Chanel's iconic style
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Coatbridge firm a finalist in Glasgow Business Awards' Inspiring Future Talent category
Engineering
Founded in 1978 by James Hughes, KRG Specialist Engineering began as a family-run business carrying the initials of his three sons.
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Round Strathaven 50 cycle fundraiser sees best ever turnout
Cycling
Over 800 cyclists took part in the annual fundraising challenge - the highest ever number of entries.
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Woman suffered serious head injury after assault in Motherwell town centre
Courts
Luke McKillop shoved the woman, causing her to fall back and strike her head against a wall.
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Celtic Park won't spook us, insists Livingston winger as Lions head to Glasgow giants
Livingston FC
Connor McLennan says Livingston have enough Premiership experience in their squad
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ADVICE COLUMN: Lanarkshire expert on reviewing your mortgage options
Mortgage Advice
This time of year traditionally sees a lot of people looking at reviewing their mortgage options as their current mortgage deal is coming to an end.
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Police issue new description of missing Lanarkshire man
Police Scotland
Lewis Cuthbert was last seen around 4pm on Monday, August 4, in the Lesmahagow Road area.
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OnPath Energy achieves financial close on South Lanarkshire wind farm
Lanarkshire
Essential infrastructure work is completed and all the turbine foundations are constructed.
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Breaking ground on a bigger, bolder Clyde Cycle Park for the West of Scotland
Cycling
The £1.6 million expansion will see the facility grow from a 250m circuit to a full 1km track.
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Calls for reduced speed limit signs near Dunblane to be installed 'as quickly as possible'
Dunblane
Stirling Council approved the reduction of the speed limit on section of the B8033 from 60mph to 40mph back in April last year following road safety concerns from nearby residents.
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Drivers advised diversions will be in place during upcoming Monklands road closures
Lanarkshire Travel
Be aware of the roadworks and plan ahead with your journeys.
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GoogleEveryone with a Gmail account issued 'red alert' over new AI scamTech experts have explained how a new sophisticated scam using artificial intelligence is targeting 1.8billion Gmail accounts using Google's own AI model, Gemini
Mum raped by best friend's husband as children slept upstairs
Sex crime
Sarah Glen, 39, was raped by evil David Devine, 44, at his home in Busby, East Renfrewshire, in December 2022.
Teen girl charged after reportedly seen with bladed weapon on Scots street
Police Scotland
Police Scotland were called to the incident in Dundee on Saturday.
Son who collapsed in seizure on street offered 'remote consultation' instead of ambulance
NHS Scotland
Martin Logan accused the Scottish Ambulance Service call handler of 'just reading off a menu' after his son Gregor hit his head when having a tonic-clonic seizure.
Experienced climber suffered life threatening bleed after falling at notorious chain walk
RNLI
Jo Randall, an experienced boulderer, was tackling the the Elie Chain walk in Fife, when she plunged to the ground.
North Lanarkshire CouncilNorth Lanarkshire Council’s Trading Standards Service gets Enforcement Order against Coatbridge firm and company directorOrder is against SPM Roofing and Rendering Limited and company director Sean Paul McFarlane and follows a high number of consumer complaints.
Jay Slater's mum furious as pal films bizarre video at scene of teen’s death
Social media
Jay Slater’s heartbroken mum Debbie Duncan has blasted pal Stephen ‘Rocky’ Roccas as 'sick' over his latest stunt in Tenerife, where her son died in summer 2024.
Toddler dies after being pushed non-stop on swing for 44 hours by his own mum
Courts
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Romechia Simms was 24-years-old when her schizophrenia pushed her to a deadly extreme
'I was 14 when I was forced to marry my 19-year-old cousin and live in a polyamorous cult'
Justice
Elissa Wall was just 14 when she was forced to marry her 19-year-old cousin in a ceremony conducted by the notorious Warren Jeffs, the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Beat the Street returns for six weeks to Rutherglen and Cambuslang
Lanarkshire
The aim of the free game is to score points and win prizes for walking, running, cycling and scooting as far as possible.
North Lanarkshire CouncilNorth Lanarkshire Council’s Trading Standards Service gets Enforcement Order against Coatbridge firm and company directorOrder is against SPM Roofing and Rendering Limited and company director Sean Paul McFarlane and follows a high number of consumer complaints.
Jay Slater's mum furious as pal films bizarre video at scene of teen’s death
Social media
Jay Slater’s heartbroken mum Debbie Duncan has blasted pal Stephen ‘Rocky’ Roccas as 'sick' over his latest stunt in Tenerife, where her son died in summer 2024.
Marcelo Saracchi to sign for Celtic as exact transfer details revealed amid unexpected Boca call
Celtic FC
The 27-year-old Uruguayan is bound for Glasgow after an agreement was reached for his services
Toddler dies after being pushed non-stop on swing for 44 hours by his own mum
Courts
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Romechia Simms was 24-years-old when her schizophrenia pushed her to a deadly extreme
'I was 14 when I was forced to marry my 19-year-old cousin and live in a polyamorous cult'
Justice
Elissa Wall was just 14 when she was forced to marry her 19-year-old cousin in a ceremony conducted by the notorious Warren Jeffs, the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints