Broadband upgrades planned for Lanarkshire communities

iOS - Android Aldi, which now has 96 stores in Scotland and more than 900 across the UK, is looking for freehold town-centre or edge-of-centre sites suitable for development.It says each site should be around 1.5 acres and able to accommodate a 20,000 sq ft store with around 100 parking spaces, ideally on a prominent main road and with good visibility and access.Ciaran Aldridge, National Property Director at Aldi UK, said:: “We have been investing in Britain for more than 30 years now, but we

Hampden. It leaves them with a huge uphill battle to qualify Group D with a trip to Wembley on Friday followed by the visit of Croatia to Hampden for the final fixture.

iOS - Android Planning and building standards manager Tony Finn said: "The proposals represent an amendment to a previous consent that was issued by the Scottish Government in 2018."That involved the erection of 17 turbines at a height of 132m.

supermarket that has been dubbed the Russian Lidl is aiming to open more than 300 stores across the UK within the next decade - including some in Scotland. Mere is seeking to open a raft of supermarkets across the country as it seeks to compete with budget giants Aldi and Lidl.

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iOS - Android Centre manager Gillian Boyle told Lanarkshire Live : "We’re always busy at the centre and have a lot of hungry mouths to feed. “We are appealing for donations of essential food for the dogs in our care.“We are in need of IAMS Small/Medium Breed dry dog food and Arden Grange Mini Adult dry dog food.

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iOS - Android The authority say there is so much to do and see across South Lanarkshire and whether a local or a welcome guest everyone can contribute to making the most of the natural beauty and wildlife by leaving nothing behind when they enjoy the outdoors.The campaign was launched with a national advertising campaign fronted by popular Scottish comedian Janey Godley who lends her voice to radio and online adverts.Janey told Lanarkshire Live: “It’s no secret that I love Scotland and all the

iOS - Android The Scottish Government campaign has been developed in response to Public Health Scotland data that shows around 25 per cent fewer lung cancers are being diagnosed now compared to pre-Covid-19.Dr Jennifer Gibson, Macmillan GP Facilitator for Cancer and Palliative Care, NHS Lanarkshire echoed the campaign call, reminding people that the sooner lung cancer is found, the easier it is to treat.She told Lanarkshire Live: “In Scotland, lung cancer is the most common cancer.

iOS - Android However, crimes of threatening/disclosure of intimate images are up from 76 to 102 in Lanarkshire and there were 356 more fraud crimes according to the Police Scotland figures.A drop of 372 house-breakings were recorded, meanwhile common assaults on emergency workers increased by 185.The force welcomed the drop in some crime numbers but pointed to lockdown contributing to less house-breakings.The pandemic is also thought to be the reason for a huge increase in virtual crime and

iOS - Android But the determined duo are now back in business in their two shop spaces, based in Glasgow's Buchanan Galleries and George Street in Edinburgh - with the former giving Stevie's snaps a special spotlight. Stevie, 58, told Lanarkshire Live : "We are involved with a company called Scottish Design Exchange and rent space within both the stores, which are now open again.

iOS - Android A Police Scotland Tweet read: “There’s been thousands of pounds in damage and it’s extremely dangerous.”Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101.Information can be left anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app?

iOS - Android Earlier this year, communities of Airdrie, Chapelhall and Salsburgh were asked for their input on the future of Roughrigg.An overwhelming majority of people described the positive impact the body of water on their doorstep has on their lives, mental health, and wellbeing.Taking this into account, Scottish Water has further reviewed the options and decided that, at this time, keeping the reservoir offers many community benefits.

World Outlander Day (June 1) couldn't get any better, it's just been announced by the team behind the hit show that season six filming has officially wrapped.With the Outlander cast and crew finishing on set in Scotland, it looks as though this season is heading for post-production.And if that's not all, the producers have confirmed that season six will air in early 2022 with a 90-minute premiere episode planned.Posting a pic of stars Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe, Sophie Skelton and Richard

objections to his plan for two new chicken sheds. Locals say they donated the 12kg bags of tatties to a food bank because they didn’t want to be influenced.

iOS - Android In 2019, 16,310 children in Scotland were looked after or on the child protection register, 850 of which were from the North Lanarkshire region.

East Kilbride-based learning centre has been chosen as one of only two colleges in Scotland to be named as Gender Based Violence (GBV) pilot institutions for a new charter.The college will join Glasgow Clyde College, the University of Strathclyde and the University of St Andrews in the pilot scheme.Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionThe charter has been created by EmilyTest, a Scottish charity working to improve

iOS - Android Over the past few years, the River Clyde has slowly but surely eroded the raised soil bund that separates the nature reserve from the river, leading to the loss of footpaths and impacting on the wildlife that uses the reserve. For many years, RSPB Scotland have been attempting to repair and protect the bund from the increasing pressure of the river - however, despite these efforts, the erosion has continued.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionFunding for this project has been made available by the Scottish Government.The council will work with local and national partners to co-ordinate and deliver holiday activities and experiences, looking at food and wider family support where needed for low-income families.