East Kilbride councillor who is monitoring the success of the UK Government’s pilot testing scheme in Liverpool.
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East Kilbride hospital has confirmed that the blaze last night broke out in ward one, which was caring for 13 COVID patients.And Russell Coulthard, site director at University Hospital Hairmyres, has praised staffs' swift action which saw all patients evacuated safely.Investigations into the blaze, which began just before 10pm, are ongoing and the fire service confirmed at total of three wards were evacuated.Three crews raced to the scene after the alarm was raised.Emergency patients are
.East Kilbride councillor who is monitoring the success of the UK Government’s pilot testing scheme in Liverpool.
East Kilbride will be limiting access to essential stores only from Friday as Lanarkshire moves to a level four lockdown. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the tighter restrictions across the region yesterday (Tuesday) in a briefing to the Scottish Parliament.The new restrictions will come into place from Friday and will be in place for three weeks, lifting on December 11.It follows access being restricted during the first lockdown in March.
link.And there are calls for urgent improvements to Test and Protect but all are calling on everyone to follow public health advice to bring COVID cases down.Tory MSP Graham Simpson said: “It will be a bitter blow for businesses here and could mean even greater restrictions on our freedoms.“I would need to be convinced by hard data that it is necessary and that has been lacking.“Obviously our priority is to get on top of the virus but there is a balance to be struck.“And we all want to be able
East Kilbride say they fear for their future with Lanarkshire plunged into lockdown this week.
East Kilbride has decked the malls to help spread a little festive cheer – although Santa and his elves will sadly not be dropping by his grotto this year due to the COVID pandemic. There is no doubt it has been a difficult year for communities everywhere, including East Kilbride, but as we head into the festive season, EK, East Kilbride is looking to bring a bit of Christmas cheer to the town.
Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse announced she will not be in the BBC studio for two weeks due to having to self-isolate at home, Anton Du Beke has been confirmed as her replacement.The dancer, who heartbreakingly revealed his father physically abused him, will be joining the judging panel alongside Craig Revel-Horwood and Shirley Ballas.Anton has a wealth of knowledge, after taking part on Strictly as a professional dancer since the very first series which aired in 2004.The 54 year old
East Kilbride in the last week - despite a fall in South Lanarkshire as a whole. In total, 898 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the region between Monday and Sunday, November 2 and 8 - the lowest since the start of October.The Hamilton area remains the region's COVID hotspot with 370 confirmed cases last week - down from a peak of 522 in week beginning October 19.
East Kilbride generates almost half a tonne of waste a year – that’s the equivalent weight of a small dairy cow. Statistical data released by SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) has revealed that households in South Lanarkshire generated 0.44 tonnes of household waste per person during 2019.
East Kilbride mum whose vulnerable son is self-isolating after being exposed to the risk of COVID-19 says her pleas for action are being ignored.
straight to your inbox every day, freeDonny van de Beek has revealed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has instructed him to remain patient until he gets his opportunities for Manchester United. The 23-year-old is yet to start a Premier League game for United following his summer transfer from Ajax, though has impressed in fits and starts for the Old Trafford club.
link.Now his mum is renewing calls for home schooling for vulnerable children and their families and says she is now on tenterhooks in case her son develops symptoms and falls ill due to underlying health issues.She has contacted MP Dr Lisa Cameron who has raised her concerns with the Cabinet Secretary for Education.The letter sent to our worried mum reads: “Your child has been identified by NHS Lanarkshire as a close contact of a person who has tested positive for COVID-19.
East Kilbride MP is renewing her calls for the Y-People project to be moved out of the Village. Dr Lisa Cameron backed residents, businesses and a high-profile News campaign calling for drink and drug fuelled anti-social behaviour linked to the facility to be tackled for once and for all.
East Kilbride MSP, Linda Fabiani, called the development an “important scientific breakthrough,” but urged caution going forward.
link.However, a move to level four in future wasn't ruled out as case numbers in the region have stabilised at a "stubbornly high level".The First Minister also confirmed 171 new coronavirus cases in Lanarkshire for yesterday - the lowest daily total since October 18.The test positivity rate in Lanarkshire remains very high and the forecast for hospital admission also remains very high.However, the forecast for new cases in the coming weeks has been revised down to moderate.The Scottish
East Kilbride man has been fined after a road rage incident on the A90.
link.Dharma first got into drag by visiting clubs in Glasgow. He said: “It started by going to alternative clubs in Glasgow and falling in love with the scene at the time.“There was something inside me crying to burst out and make an impact.
link.Keryn Knox and Cleo Proctor were last seen on Wednesday morning at their school and returned their on Thursday.Cleo's aunt, Nikkie McCann, told the News she thought the pair may have gone missing in relation to a social media challenge, where children try to get as many likes or views as possible on Tik Tok for staying away as long as possible.No more information is yet known about such a challenge.Have you heard anything more about this? Why not get in touch with the News via Facebook DM
East Kilbride shop workers after the retailer revealed it was closing their Olympia supermarket in January, concentrating operations in the town at the Kingsgate superstore.
link.Thirteen-year-old Cleo’s mother passed away just two months ago and her family say it is “out of character” for her to disappear and “stay away”.Worried aunt Nikki McCann told us: “She’s been doing okay since her mum passed.“She gets dropped off and picked up at school in a taxi, but she didn’t turn up for the one on Wednesday afternoon.“The girls had been messaging on one form of social media about bringing leggings and doing a Tik Tok video.”Describing her niece as a petite “feisty red