Lanarkshire families benefit from £1.6m increased funding for school uniforms

iOS - Android Announcing the changes at a virtual meeting of the Scottish Parliament this afternoon, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “This has been hard-earned, and while this will restore a substantial degree of normality, it does not signal the end of the pandemic or a return to life exactly as we knew it.“Declaring freedom from this virus is premature.

Best Start Foods payments this month. The payment supports low-income families to help them buy healthy food for children under the age of three, and forms part of the Scottish Government’s national mission of eradicating child poverty.

iOS - Android The resort partnered up with Boe Scottish Gin for the showpiece event, known for its first-rate fashion, fast racing and fun atmosphere.On the course, the ground-breaking Silk Series, showcasing a host of talented female riders, was one of the highlights of the race card, alongside the re-scheduled Almada Mile Handicap worth £30,000 where the winner was be presented with the beautiful Watson Memorial Cup.Despite some coronavirus restrictions still being in place, officials worked

iOS - Android A Police Scotland spokesman told Lanarkshire Live : “We were made aware of a crash involving a single car on Greenhills Road around 4.35pm “One man was taken to Hairmyres Hospital as a precaution.

iOS - Android The proposals are being worked on by the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council and trade union chiefs.Cambuslang worker David Laing previously told Lanarkshire Live he and his colleagues had been left devastated by news of the plant's closure.

iOS - Android The quiz breaks down four personas, from the ‘Hipster’ to the ‘Strong, Mysterious Soul,’ ‘The Cool Character’ and the ‘Adventure Seeker,’ and pairs each with a selection of top-quality Scottish craft beers, chosen by experts, to suit the tastes of the individual.For Aldi’s ‘Cool Character’ a simple Lager or Pilsner would be the go-to brew, such as Bellfield’s Bohemian Pilsner or Genius Brewing’s Gen!us Craft Lager.For the ‘Hipster’, Aldi suggests Barney’s Beer’s Cranberry Margarita

There’s no doubt Long Lost Family viewers were wiping away tears last night, as they watched Paula Stillie finally discover the truth about her heritage.

iOS - Android Yesterday's total was the lowest daily tally of new Covid 19 cases in Lanarkshire since June 20 and last week saw the lowest weekly tally for five weeks.However, last week, the rate of new cases in Lanarkshire was the second highest in Scotland after 226.9 cases were recorded for every 100,000 residents in the county.Across Scotland, only Lothian (228.1) had a higher rate while the national average was 195.1 cases per 100,000.Last week also saw the highest number of coronavirus

getting into difficulty in water at a Scots park. The 11-year-old is believed to have been playing with friends at Alexander Hamilton Memorial Park in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire, when he fell into the water.

iOS - Android When last seen she was wearing a green t-shirt with a black t-shirt underneath, grey leggings, black trainers, and a brown chequered ‘Gucci’ baseball cap.A Police Scotland spokeswoman told Lanarkshire Live: “We’re appealing for the public’s help as part of our efforts to trace Kerys.“Kerys was last seen leaving Wishaw Hospital around 9.30pm on Wednesday (July 15).“She also has links to the Ayrshire area.”This is the second time in less than a week that Kerys has gone missing, and

iOS - Android The standard expects patients should wait no longer than four hours from arrival to admission, discharge or transfer for A&E treatment. Of the figures, Central Scotland MSP Gillian Mackay told Lanarkshire Live : “These figures clearly show the extreme pressure being placed on A&E services in NHS Lanarkshire.

iOS - Android The hub is one of 12 projects to be awarded a share of £15.8 million of funding from the Scottish Government through the Advancing Manufacturing Challenge Fund.

iOS - Android Attempted theft of vehicles has increased across Scotland and in a number of divisions, there has been an increase in the number of vehicles successfully stolen too.Officers are now urging the Lanarkshire public to take appropriate security measures in respect of their vehicles and valuables within, to try and prevent further victims of these crimes.Detective Superintendent Joyce Greenhorn, Police Scotland's acquisitive crime lead, said: "With people now able to spend increased

iOS - Android Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that the level zero move would go ahead in a statement to a virtual meeting of the Scottish Parliament this afternoon.However, the First Minister added that “certain mitigations such as the mandatory wearing of face masks will remain not just now but for some time to come”.She said: “This is not just to give added added protection to the population as a whole, but to those amongst us who are particuarly vulnerable and have to shield; lifting all

link!Shoppers will be greeted in-store with a shopping list giving details of the products that are most-needed by their local food bank or FareShare regional centre, and are being encouraged to pick up an item as they shop to drop in special donation trolleys on the way out of the store.The supermarket giant will give a little extra help with top up donations of 20 per cent.Jim Burns, Director of Operations at FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland, said: "The items we receive will help us

Covid-19 at a Scots prison has left families “gravely concerned” as they claim the virus is “out of control.” It comes a week after a nurse described the situation at HMP Low Moss in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire as pure hell. The prison, which houses around 760, currently has 104 prisoners isolating, with 20 confirmed cases of the virus.

missing as her family and friends become increasingly concerned for her wellbeing. Kerys Lynch was last seen around 5.15pm on Monday July 12 at the A70 near to Hyndford Road, Lanark.

iOS - Android Parents who get tax credits or certain benefits could be eligible for family payments, including Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment, Scottish Child Payment and Best Start Foods.The Pregnancy and Baby Payment is open to parents from the 24th week of pregnancy up to the day a baby is six-months-old and Scottish Child Payment is a recurring payment of £40 every four weeks for eligible children.Ben Macpherson, Minister for Social Security, said: "If this year mirrors previous

A96 was closed for over six hours on Sunday following the collision, which happened at around 7pm on the A96 at Wester Hardmuir. Police confirmed a 41-year-old woman - named locally as Kelly Smith - had died in the crash, with loved ones flooding social media with emotional tributes.Her daughter wrote: "Can't believe I'm writing this...