New funding allows South Lanarkshire Council to quadruple fleet of electric cars

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have launched the website for their new charity organisation - with a sweet nod to their baby son Archie. Archewell is set to be the home for the couple's projects going forward, after they were forced to close down their SussexRoyal site when they quit their senior roles.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A South Lanarkshire councillor has welcomed moves to increase participation in classes for new parents.Clydesdale West councillor Lynsey Hamilton was “gutted” when a class she and her daughter Erin attended in Hamilton had to be cancelled after stricter coronavirus restrictions were brought in.However, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Monday, October 5, that limits on class sizes would double from five

Rutherglen South, made the remarks after the Reformer revealed some locals are so disgruntled with the proceedings that they have submitted a complaint to an ombudsman.

link.“Our emergency motion focused heavily on supporting businesses across North Lanarkshire at this time, and building on the business support fund, an additional £40m and the job retention scheme, we’re clear in making additional calls for government to provide even more support.“We [will] encourage people to shop locally more than ever, and our business support team can help those across North Lanarkshire during this challenging time.”Conservative councillors had proposed an alternative

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott. The reality star and the rapper — who share 2-year-old daughter, Stormi — posed together in a steamy new pair of pics while modeling Givenchy.The cosmetics mogul rocked what looked to be a semi-sheer ensemble and a dark jacket while the artist stood behind her.Jenner shared the pics in a slideshow on Instagram on Saturday.

link.The changes can’t be implemented for at least eight weeks as current legislation - set out in 1973 - requires an eight-week public consultation to take place.After that, any changes would need to be backed by two-thirds of councillors at the next meeting of the council.If any amendments to the proposals were put forward at that point, the process would be required to restart with a further eight-week consultation.

The Supreme Court Tuesday rejected an attempt by South Carolina Republican lawmakers to block public funding for Planned Parenthood. The case, which sought to omit abortion clinics from the state's Medicaid program, was one of the first reproductive rights cases reviewed by the court since the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Dominic Patten, Anthony D'Alessandro “Families should begin planning safer alternatives now” when it comes to Halloween because of the coronavirus, California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said today with a new loosening on in-person social gatherings.In a topic on Hollywood’s mind and bank balance, Dr.

published by Public Health Scotland - with 389 of those in the Hamilton area.

the Reformer she is “privileged” to be its principal.

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

A new semi-permanent coronavirus testing centre has launched in Tameside as seven neighbourhoods in the borough recorded 20 or more cases in a week.The new testing facility has opened on the council car park at Darnton Road in Ashton-under-Lyne, opposite Stamford Park.It is open from 8am to 8pm seven days a week and is expected to be operational for six months.People must pre-book with the NHS on the phone or online before visiting the site, which can be accessed either on foot or in a

“Fern does have a strong desire to chase after fast moving objects so will need her own secure garden where she can spend time off her lead.“Fern has never lived in a house before and will need her owners to help her develop some life skills and keep her company during the day.”If you think you can offer Fern or any of the other 50 dogs currently available for rehoming please contact the centre on 01506 873459.You can also follow Dogs Trust West Calder on Twitter @DT_WestCalder for regular

link.“Emissions from fuel used within our fleet has continued to reduce.

Khloé Kardashian clapped back at a fan who tried to shade her for her ever-changing look.The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, 36, shared a series of Instagram photos on Friday, October 2, revealing a new hairstyle.“Man this heat wave is intense!! Isn’t it October???” she captioned the photo shoot, before giving her longtime assistant Alexa Oklye a shout-out.

was about recruitment statistics for the council – an issue, along with the online abuse, that almost drove Mo to quit because he was “fed up” with the lack of change. Mo added: “What happens with an ethnic minority councillor or politician is that you are put up to a higher standard.“Anything at all gets put in and you get slaughtered.

Laura Jane Grace has released her surprise new solo album ‘Stay Alive’ — you can listen to the record below.The Against Me! and The Devouring Mothers musician’s new LP features Grace on her own with just an acoustic guitar and a drum machine for company.

link.Mr Sneddon added that the councillor will be interviewed by NHS Scotland's Test and Protect service and any close contacts will be identified and asked to self-isolate for 14 days.A close contact is someone who has been within 2m of a person for at least 15 minutes.Council leader John Ross added: "I would also like to extend my best wishes to the individual."Most councillors did not physically attend the hybrid executive committee or full council meetings yesterday and instead joined

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A coronavirus outbreak has been identified at a council building in Motherwell.It is understood eight staff members at North Lanarkshire Council’s Dalziel building have tested positive for the virus over the last week.An entire floor within the building has been closed for a deep clean whilst investigations are being carried out.Council bosses say the cause of the Covid-19 cases has yet to be identified,