MSP stands up for Lanarkshire students as attainment gap widens following exam results

iOS - Android There are over 90,000 people living with dementia in Scotland, and Fosters want to ensure their team have the knowledge and skills to provide the best possible service to every family or individual who visits their Lanarkshire funeral home. Jackie Wilson from the firm told Lanarkshire Live : “The training was very insightful and engaging.

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iOS - Android One concerned Bothwell resident told Lanarkshire Live : "My tap water has been running brown, on and off, for around week now. "I've had to source bottled water from the shops as I don't my children to drink from the tap.

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Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterA local MSP has said there is a “crisis” in NHS Tayside’s Accident and Emergency Departments and across Scotland.NHS Tayside has said there has recently been a “marked increase” in people attending A&E at Perth Royal Infirmary and Ninewells.The health board is urging members of the public only to attend A&E if they have a “life-threatening emergency”.The request came after Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser said he

Afghanistan told a protest of his disgust over the chaotic Allied withdrawal from the country. Paul Sweeney, whose best friend Bobby Hetherington was killed in Helmand, said there had been so much sacrificed by so many and it now felt in vain.Sweeney was addressing a protest in Glasgow, organised by the Afghan Human Rights Foundation and the Glasgow Stop the War Coalition. Hundreds of people held up placards demanding “no more war” and “Afghan refugees welcome here”.He said: “I felt numb

iOS - Android So far more than 1.4m people and 4000 schools have taken part in games across the UK and beyond, with evidence showing the programme helps adults and children become more active.Since it was created by GP Dr William Bird, the game has been played in more than 120 locations in the UK and beyond.Children use a fob which will be provided by participating primary schools, and adults can pick up a free card from one of the distribution points listed on the www.beatthestreet.me/northlan

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iOS - Android It recognises that this will involve significant cultural and system change that will need to be supported by new laws, and new ways of working. Mr Gray, the convener of Holyrood’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee, told Lanarkshire Live : "It is important that a service to help those who need care, work in care or support those who need care really works for everyone.

iOS - Android Hodgkin's lymphoma is an uncommon cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels and glands spread throughout your body.Ashleigh knew she would have to fight the disease so she could see her new baby grow up. She told Lanarkshire Live : "I gave birth to Grace in the September and immediately knew something wasn't right, I kept finding lumps.

climate crisis summit will be staged in Glasgow this year and Scotland’s own record on cutting greenhouse gas emissions is under the microscope. Given that fossil fuels are a major contributor to climate change, activists are furious the Cambo oil field plan is still on the table.

iOS - Android Chief Superintendent Alan Waddell told Lanarkshire Live: “The danger involved in illegal use of off-road motorcycles and quad bikes on public footpaths, parks and roads is something we are not willing to tolerate.“We will deploy the motorcycles in problematic areas and target those who are placing the community in danger, which in turn will address our commitment to tackling the issues local people are telling us about.“My message is clear – do not use motorcycles or quads

iOS - Android Locals also reported seeing a young bull on the loose in Greenhall Park.A farmer was also seen trying to round up the escapees and get them back to their field.However, police were eventually called to assist in moo-ving the animals along.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 8.25pm on Tuesday, August 10, officers were called to a report of cows loose on Bardykes Road, Blantyre.

iOS - Android A 30-year-old man was subsequently taken to the University Hospital Wishaw for treatment following the incident.His injuries are serious but not life-threatening.Now, specialist cops are calling on the public to come forward with any information regarding the incident.Detective Inspector David Lamont, of Wishaw CID, told Lanarkshire Live: “Our enquiries into the incident are ongoing and we would urge anyone with information that could assist our investigation to come forward.“The

Christina Applegate's friends and fans are showing love to her after she publicly revealed on Tuesday that she's been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The 49-year-old actress shared the news on Twitter, writing, «Hi friends. A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS.

secondary pupils face an anxious wait this morning as exam results are revealed across the country today. The majority of young people in Scotland should receive their results from around 9.30am this morning.

covid pandemic. From 8am today kids will be able to access their grades online with the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) expected to release the results at 9.30am.