All eligible care home residents in Lanarkshire receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Biffy Clyro are planning an epic bender at the BRIT awards in May after 18 months stuck at home. The Scottish band are up for Best Group at this year's awards alongside Bicep, Little Mix, The 1975 and Young T & Bugsey.Bassist James Johnston, 40, said he is hoping for a 'pretty wild night' at the 2021 BRITS, which are usually held in February but have been delayed due to the pandemic.

'blue plague' pills after swooping on a Scots home. Officers descended on Auchencraig Road, Faifley, Clydebank, Dumbartonshire and searched an address under warrant.

bank card and visited cash machines on dozens of occasions usually withdrawing the maximum amount. She had learned the pensioners pin number when she took him to a cash point before stealing his card and using it herself.

baby from the day she was born now faces being struck off the social care register. Michael Finlay was jailed in June 2019 for five years after assaulting the tot to her severe injury and and to an extent where her life was in danger.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.MPs and MSPs of every major political party have united in their support for Women’s Aid services continuing in North Lanarkshire.Four sitting Members of Parliament and 10 Members of the Scottish Parliament – from the SNP, Labour and the Conservatives – have formally requested a meeting with North Lanarkshire Council leader Jim Logue and the local authority’s chief executive Des Murray to discuss Women’s Aid

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionIn contrast, neighbouring South Lanarkshire is sitting at 74.3 cases per 100,000.There have been a further 352 cases of coronavirus confirmed in Scotland during the last 24 hours.No further deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours which means 7,584 people have passed away since March 2020.However, data from the National Records of Scotland (NRS) shows 9,897 deaths had been

paramedic after receiving amazing care from the ambulance service. Gina Scanlan has told of her inspiration to join the Scottish Ambulance Service after witnessing the care her baby Willow received before she sadly died.

the social care sector in Scotland in the wake of the covid pandemic and is now calling on political parties to back it.The union wants the next Scottish Government to establish a publicly-owned and funded National Care Service to replace the fragmented existing system which is largely left to private operators.As well as a £15 minimum wage, Unite is calling for social care workers to be offered improved terms and conditions such as enhanced sick pay and consistent pension plans.It comes as the

Temple Road just after 1am on Saturday as fire crews battled the fire for eight hours. Six fire engines were sent out to extinguish the blaze.

coronavirus vaccine after months of leading Scotland’s response to the ongoing pandemic. Nicola Sturgeon shared a picture of her blue invitation letter on Friday afternoon and joked that it helps ‘soften the blow’ of being 50-years-old.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionThe number of people employed in Scotland as a whole currently sits at 2.66 million; a rate of 74.3 per cent.Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said: “We know that the pandemic has had a significant impact on the labour market.“These figures show the scale of the challenge we face to rebuild our economy; and throws into sharp relief just how irresponsible it is of the Scottish

coronavirus vaccine. NHS Scotland is in the process of offering the jab to people who provide vital face-to-face care and support for their loved ones.

Glasgow because cabin crew feared he was going to attack someone after kicking off because the flight was delayed. High Speed 2 worker Andrew Johnston, 46, was travelling on the British Airways flight back to Scotland to visit his family for the weekend.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionFor those who choose to vote in person, polling stations will be following all public health guidance on May 6.The deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on April 6, and for a proxy vote the deadline is 5pm on April 27.For more on how to register, or how to apply to vote by post or by proxy, visit www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voter.“The Scottish Parliament elections are an

SNP's autumn conference by First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, the one-off, pro-rata payment is intended as a bonus for the work done by health and care staff to combat Covid-19. Eligible social care staff, expected to number more than 400,000, will have to have worked in the sector for at least a continuous four-week period between March 17 and November 30 last year.

George Bowie was reunited with his brother after being torn apart for a year amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Clyde 1 DJ shared a heartwarming snap of the catch up with his brother Alan, who has disabilities.

coronavirus vaccine. The Scottish Government announced the milestone which was met today, March 17, a week before the first anniversary of the UK being placed into the first lockdown.

coronavirus vaccinations on Monday after appointment letters arrived late. A number of vaccinations were unable to take place at the start of the week due to the mishap.

link.This can be for a number of reasons such as not being 28 days post Covid infection, being unwell on the day of vaccination or are new residents.As a result, further visits to care homes are taking place to ensure all residents are fully vaccinated as they become eligible.A 90-year-old former carer became the first resident of a care home to get the Covid-19 vaccine in Scotland, back in December.Annie Innes got the initial dose at Abercorn House in Hamilton.