Airdrie lodge members donate £1700 to Monklands Hospital and town foodbank

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Scotland’s Health Secretary was joined by the nation’s clinical director last week as they paid a visit to the town’s hospital.Health Secretary Jeane Freeman MSP, joined by National Clinical Director Jason Leitch, visited the University Hospital Hairmyres on (Monday, August 31) to thank staff for their efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic and to see how the hospital has changed as services recover.They

Italian media mogul and former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, who has COVID-19 and a history of heart and other medical problems, was admitted early Friday to a Milan hospital, where tests found that he has the "beginnings" of pneumonia, state radio said. Earlier, one of his top aides, Sen.

Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser last month how he had been alerted to the flooding in a 4am phone call.

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge AdvertiserDunrobin Gardens tenants Rosemary Dornan and Mary McKay, who were part of their development’s pathway project, said: We’ve already seen first-hand what a difference work like this can make to people – since we worked together to get the gate and path installed, residents are much more confident and able to get about.  “We’re thrilled to be part of Out & About as it launches and we’re excited to get started on other work in the

standing down from Holyrood at next year’s election – writes in the Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser: “It would be absurd to build the new hospital on top of one of the most toxic sites in Scotland. That must be resisted.

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge AdvertiserThe three towers previously held 138 properties; their current footprint will be replaced with 55 houses as part of a development totalling 158 new homes at the wider Dykehead Road site, which also includes the current playing field and a nearby car parking area.North Lanarkshire Council plans to demolish all 48 of the area’s high-rise blocks in the next two decades, and already knocked down blocks of flats at nearby Northburn

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge AdvertiserNorth Lanarkshire Council leader Jim Logue, of Labour, said: “Alex Neil is a very unique politician – a former cabinet secretary who isn’t afraid to speak his mind irrespective of party loyalties.“Whether you agree with him or not, he always leaves anyone in his presence little doubt as to his thoughts on the issues of the day; parliamentarians like him are all too few and his direct style will be sorely missed.“Despite our

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our personalised newsletter.AIRDRIE'S MP is leading the SNP’s demands that the UK Government urgently introduces a comprehensive range of new measures to protect households hit by financial issues brought on by lockdown.Neil Gray has made the call after a new report revealed six million people in Britain have fallen behind on bills due to the coronavirus pandemic.The research by Citizens Advice shows one in nine people have

Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser: “I’d been betwixt and between for a long time and originally intended to stand again, but rethought over the past three weeks.

Jordan Moreau Saba Sahar, an Afghan director, actor and activist, has reportedly been hospitalized after being shot by gunmen in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Tuesday.According to a report from the BBC, Sahar was in a car with several other passengers when three gunmen opened fire on the vehicle.Emal Zaki, Sahar’s husband, told the BBC that the shooting occurred as she was traveling to work. He said he heard the sounds of gunshots about five minutes after Sahar left their home.

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser“I took part in the raffle to support the hospice and couldn’t believe I actually won the car; I’m over the moon to win.“St Andrew’s means a lot to me and my family and I always do whatever I can to help and support the cause because of the amazing care they provide for patients and their families, both in the hospice and out in the community.“Times have been very challenging for the hospice this year and it’s great that as well

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser“Prior to that time, the unmarked pitch was already unsuitable for use due to major drainage problems; the other pitch had been available for bookings but use was limited by the absence of any changing facilities, and it was therefore decided to close these and replace them with improved facilities at Airdrie leisure centre.The council housebuilding project also involves making a further contribution to upgrade existing nearby

Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser: “I’m absolutely delighted this is going ahead; it’s one of the biggest housing sites we’re involved in and demolition is taking place just now, with one block almost demolished.

The Scottish Government’s Job Start Payment is a one-off grant of £250 to help with the costs of starting a new job. The upper age limit rises to 25 for care leavers and the payment rises to £400 if the person has a child.

Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser: “Gracie was delighted to be back at school and was very excited to be starting the term on her birthday – she said that it was the best day ever! “It’s probably the only time she will have to go to school on her birthday, as the term is starting a bit earlier than it was originally due to.