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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.
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North Lanarkshire Council successfully applied for lottery funding towards two environmental projects.
Environment
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £2.7 million for the Nurturing Natural Connections partnership.
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M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park announces details of annual Pumpkin Festival
Halloween
A family favourite Autumn activity, the Festival features a variety of attractions including ‘Pumpkin’s Got Talent’, a captivating interactive story telling event held within the Indoor Theatre.
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Crossbasket Castle fundraiser for Smile Children's Charity
Lanarkshire Charity
The glittering event on November 8 will raise funds for the charity's plans to open a retreat at a former Stonehouse nursing home.
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Hamilton Mausoleum makes appearance in hit Apple TV+ period drama The Buccaneers
Hamilton
The mausoleum, one of South Lanarkshire’s most iconic landmarks, was selected for its striking architecture and unique character.
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119 jobs lost as Uddingston traffic management firm goes into administration
Lanarkshire Jobs
Apex Traffic Management provided barriers, signage and traffic lights for roadworks projects
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NHS Lanarkshire stats prompts call for volunteers to support stroke survivors
Lanarkshire News
In 2024, only 41.4% of stroke patients attending NHS Lanarkshire hospitals received the stroke care bundle – which is associated with better patient outcomes – against a Scotland-wide health board average of 52.9% and a national, government target of 80%.
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Scots hotel and theme park slam 'false' and 'defamatory' rumours they are housing illegal migrants
Immigration
The Alona Hotel and M&D's theme park's comments came after numerous posts were shared claiming asylum seekers were being moved into the Alona Hotel at Strathclyde Park in Motherwell and The Bellziehill Farm in nearby Bellshill.
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Lanarkshire teacher beats 'crippling' heartburn losing 4.5 stone with Slimming World
Slimming World
Yvonne Waring is now walking the equivalent from John O'Groats to Land's End.
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Councillor ejected from meeting after claiming his garden waste permits petition had been mishandled
North Lanarkshire Council
Councillor Greg Lennon (Progressive Change North Lanarkshire, Gartcosh, Glenboig and Moodiesburn) had presented petition calling for reversal of decision to introduce charges for brown bin collections.
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Attacker 'haunted' by brother's death
Lanarkshire News
Ross Murray admitted punching a man and causing him severe injury at a house in Laburnum Road, Viewpark.
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Hamilton community groups and schools get slice of £50k council fund
Schools
The money went to the Hamilton West and Earnock ward.
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Biker seriously hurt in road smash on Strathaven back road
Strathaven
The 48-year-old rider was rushed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for treatment.
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Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke MP backs major expansion of cadets in Lanarkshire
Lanarkshire News
Under a new ‘30 by 30’ campaign, launched this week, Labour will expand cadet opportunities for a new generation of young people – boosting cadet forces by 30% by 2030.
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Triple FIA World Champion Petter Solberg to join celebrations of Colin McRae at the International McRae Rally Challenge
Lanarkshire
He said of the Lanark legend: "It’s not often we have this chance to remember such a great friend, to honour his memories and be among other friends and family."
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MOVIE REVIEW: We cheat death one again with Netflix sequel 'The Old Guard 2'
Netflix
Mediocre plot and production issues hamper likeable leading crew.
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Neighbourhood Watch awards for Rutherglen volunteers
Rutherglen
Frank Conway and Barry Cathie were honoured for their contribution to the organisation and their community
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Campaign to stop engine idling around South Lanarkshire schools
Lanarkshire News
Following complaints from members of the public regarding engine idling, posters will be displayed for an eight-week period outside some schools.
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North Lanarkshire welcomes Archie as he takes on epic stadium fundraising challenge
Charity
Archie Whitfield was welcomed to Motherwell FC’s Fir Park Stadium by Provost Kenneth Duffy, who praised his determination.
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North Lanarkshire Council encourages residents to shop local and support your town
Wishaw News
As part of this year’s Scotland Loves Local campaign, North Lanarkshire Council is highlighting the important role of local businesses and asking people to use them instead of shopping online or further afield.
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Report detailing efforts to increase burial space in North Lanarkshire approved by councillors
North Lanarkshire Council
Forecasts show that, with the exceptions of the new cemetery at Pather Farm in Wishaw and Eastfield and Cambusnethan Muslim burial areas, space available for burials is likely to be fully used within nine years.
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South Lanarkshire education chief hails pupils after attainment levels increase
Lanarkshire
There were improvements in Nationals, Highers and Advanced Highers as well as National Progression Awards, Skills for Work Awards and National Certificates and Awards.
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Lanarkshire man caught with more than 1500 child sex abuse photos and videos
Courts
Thomas Closs, 36, admitted downloading the vile material and sending dozens of images to other paedophiles online.
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Rutherglen woman clocks in to help bring 9 to 5: The Musical to the stage
Rutherglen
Michelle Lynch is vice-president of one of Glasgow’s most beloved amateur theatre groups, The Minerva Club.
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