Emergency appeal fund set up for Hamilton family whose house collapsed around them

a new map published by Public Health Scotland has revealed how those cases break down across different neighbourhoods.In the week from Monday, September 28, to Sunday, October 4, the Hamilton area had 222 of the 450 cases in South Lanarkshire.It has a rate of 2.19 cases for every 1000 residents - and 21 of the 46 neighbourhoods across the region with at least one case per 1000 residents are in the Hamilton area.Rutherglen and Cambuslang saw an average of 1.31 cases per 1000 residents last week

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Two more people at Holy Cross High School in Hamilton have tested positive for coronavirus.Parents and carers were notified via the school app earlier on tonight (Monday, October 5) that NHS Lanarkshire's test and protect team have been carrying out contact tracing following the positive test results.The individuals are currently self-isolating at home.The letter from NHS Lanarkshire's interim health

who continues to fight for life in hospital after being knocked down in Hamilton. Daniel Dixon, was struck by a car while he was cycling on Motherwell Road in the South Lanarkshire town, at around 10.40pm on Saturday September 26.

link.She said: “I was just below 30,000th in the queue at 8am and got through just after 11am. There were only a few slots available and I managed to book for October.“The frustration is that the queues are so long because England and Wales are using the same gateway.”Another local experienced issues helping his son to book a test.He added: “His test was cancelled.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Scottish judges have ordered protected documents held by the UK Government be released to the court as part of an appeal to clear the Lockerbie bomber.The family of late Libyan intelligence officer Abdelbaset al-Megrahi want to review secret files as part of their case.Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has said producing the documents, which are covered by a public immunity certificate, would cause “harm to the

Will Thorne Staff WriterThe cast of Peacock’s music comedy “Girls5eva” has added another impressive singer to its cast.Renée Elise Goldsberry, best known for originating the role of Angelica Schuyler in “Hamilton,” has joined the upcoming series from Tina Fey, Robert Carlock and Meredith Scardino.She will star alongside Sara Bareilles, who was announced as one of the leads back in August.

mum has been warned she is on the Police's Covid "alert list' after a neighbour reported her for having family 'nipping in' to her house to deliver birthday gifts for her daughter. Ayrshire mum Leanne Macdonald, 36, celebrated her 10-year-old daughter, Myla's birthday yesterday, but due to coronavirus restrictions decided to just stay at home in Irvine with partner Gary, 37 and the couple's youngest daughter Rylee, two.

link.“I’d also ask drivers who were in that area around 10.40pm on Saturday to check their dashcam footage.”Anyone with any information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 4491 of 26 September 2020.

Surviving the Silence follows the story of three lesbian women in the military, the repression they faced, and the military review board hearing that ultimately set the precedent for overturning Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.

Hamilton.Mum-of-two Helen said: "I couldn't believe my eyes. I didn't think it was real at first.

link.“If you were in the area late on Sunday night or the early hours of Monday morning, and noticed anything at all suspicious, please get in touch. We would also ask any motorists with dash-cams who were in the vicinity to check their footage in case they have captured anything which could be of significance.“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland through 101, quoting incident numbers 4179 of Sunday 20 September or 0291 and 0345 of Monday 21 September 2020.

link.“To continue to provide the animals at our centre with the best possible care, we need your support.“We would greatly appreciate donations of towels which are listed on our Amazon wishlist.“Items purchased through Amazon can be sent directly to our centre, but they can also be bought elsewhere and dropped off to us.“We understand that times are difficult just now but we, and the animals, would appreciate anything that people can spare.”Towels needed are detailed in the centre’s Amazon

coronavirus lockdown.More than 1.6 million people across the UK in receipt of Universal Credit had an average of £60 deducted from their benefits in May when thousands had to claim benefits because of lockdown, according to the Department of Work and Pension’s own figures.The staggering sum has been uncovered by Glasgow MP Chris Stephens who has campaigned for the UC advance loans to be abolished and converted into grants.In his own Glasgow South West constituency some 3,800 people, 48 per cent

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Two more pupils from Holy Cross High in Hamilton have today been identified as having coronavirus.NHS Lanarkshire confirmed the cases with a letter to parents/carers of those at the school on Wednesday afternoon.The Advertiser understands that a number of pupils linked to those who have tested positive were sent home this morning as a precaution.Today’s announcement marks the fourth pupil to test positive

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A £200,000 fund is set to be repurposed by Renfrewshire Council in a bid to support the area's "vulnerable" cultural sector in its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.Back in March, elected members agreed to create a new Culture, Heritage and Events Fund (CHEF) which would be available to any local artists and organisations who were looking to showcase talent or enhance the area's cultural calendar with a

In an obviously completely taped ceremony, hosted by Nicole Byer, the first night of the 2020 Creative Arts Emmys kicked off with Netflix and National Geographic tallying the most wins for networks counting trophies. On the nominee side, “Apollo II” and led all individual winners with three trophies each.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A second pupil at Holy Cross High School in Hamilton has tested positive for coronavirus.NHS Lanarkshire confirmed the case with a letter to parents/carers of those at the school on Saturday evening.It is the second pupil to test positive in the last few weeks and fourth person associated with the school, after two staff members were also confirmed to have Covid-19 last week.The NHS Lanarkshire Test and

High winds caused part of a building near to a popular Lanarkshire pub to collapse. Emergency services raced to The Barleycorn in Hamilton this morning after masonry fell from the building as torrential rain and winds continue to batter the West of Scotland.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A body has been recovered from the River Clyde in Hamilton in the search for missing Catalin Stan.Police say formal identification is yet to take place however the family of the 37-year-old, last seen on Wednesday, September 2, have been informed.The discovery was made at around noon on Monday, September 7, after officers appealed for Catalin’s whereabouts a week prior.He was last seen at the Days Inn at