South Lanarkshire had highest number of Covid-19 deaths in Scotland last week

preyed on vulnerable pupils at the school where he taught.Bruce Rankin abused one girl who was being bullied and another who was suffering from depression.Rankin, 61, of Strathaven, Lanarkshire, admitted charges of lewd and libidinous behaviour and indecent assault when he appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court.He was jailed for 18 months in 2017 for abusing three girls, including two pupils at the Lanarkshire school where he taught.But that sentence was later quashed at the Appeal Court.He was

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.North Lanarkshire recorded its lowest level of weekly deaths in figures released last week at three – one of which occurred in the region’s care homes.A revision in the data provided by the National Records of Scotland shows that three deaths were recorded in North Lanarkshire for the previous week as well and not four as previously reported.As a result, there have been 263 deaths where coronavirus was listed on the

probe has been launched after a man was found dead in a flat in Lanarkshire.The 24-year-old’s body was discovered in a flat in Crindledyke Crescent, Newmains.The man was found dead around 3.55am on Saturday.

Coronavirus deaths in South Lanarkshire remained static last week.Two weeks after recording the highest number of coronavirus deaths in Scotland, South Lanarkshire recorded five deaths for the second week running – the third largest in the country.Figures released by the National Records of Scotland today (Wednesday, June 24) revealed that last week saw the joint-lowest number of Covid-19 related deaths since the first three deaths were recorded in the area in the week ending March 29.Only

A LEADING trade union has warned North Lanarkshire Council that the local authority’s furlough scheme “must not be a waiting room for redundancy”.Councils across Scotland, including North Lanarkshire, announced last week that they have applied to the UK Government’s job retention scheme to fund their staff.Johanna Baxter, Unison Scotland head of local government, said: “The fact that Scottish councils are having to apply for funding from the Westminster furlough scheme is a damning indictment of

Almost 14,000 jobs have been furloughed in East Ayrshire as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.Figures made available reveal the impact of COVID-19 on the back of the country being locked down on Monday, March 23 in a bid to combat the deadly disease – with Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s programmes preventing jobs being axed.A total of 13,700 employments have been furloughed as part of the job retention scheme (JRS) in East Ayrshire.Meanwhile, 3500 claims have been made through the

CORONAVIRUS deaths in South Lanarkshire fell by more than 60 per cent last week to reach the lowest level since the end of March.One week after recording the highest number of coronavirus deaths in Scotland, South Lanarkshire recorded five deaths - the third largest in the country.Figures released by the National Records of Scotland today (Wednesday, June 17) revealed that last week saw the lowest number of Covid-19 related deaths since the first three deaths were recorded in the area in the

Sausage roll fans rejoice as Greggs has announced that 11 Lanarkshire branches will open their doors once again this week.The firm previously carried out a health and safety trial at a number of stores in the North East of England amid the coronavirus pandemic.Following the success of the trial, the fast food retailer has announced plans to reopen 800 stores for takeaway only - 200 of which are in Scotland - across the UK tomorrow (Thursday, June 18).Branches set to open in Lanarkshire include

More coronavirus deaths were recorded in South Lanarkshire than anywhere else in Scotland last week.Figures released by the National Records of Scotland today (Wednesday, June 10) revealed the number of coronavirus deaths in the region had risen for the first time in six weeks.The 13 coronavirus deaths indicated a rise of 62.5 per cent from the previous week and was five higher than anywhere else in Scotland.Of those, seven occurred in care homes and six in the region’s hospitals.That brings the

coronavirus outbreaks in non-covid hospital wards in one of the country’s biggest health boards.NHS Lanarkshire figures also show nearly 100 patients and staff were infected during the outbreaks.An official board document states: “Staff clusters of cases are becoming an area of increased concern.”Get all the top Scottish politics news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our Politics newsletter.We cover Holyrood, Westminster and local councils, with a current focus on how our governments

Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey said: “Our current public health emergency has sadly caused an economic emergency that is  global in nature but also local – impacting on many people and businesses. “The financial support from the Scottish Government will benefit many firms and will help ensure that our economy is on the best possible footing when we get through this pandemic.

Face coverings should be worn in South Lanarkshire churches when they reopen according to guidance issued by the Bishops' Conference of Scotland.Parishioners may be asked to book a place at mass and hand sanitiser should be provided on entry and exit to help prevent coronavirus spreading.Capacity of some churches may be cut by 80 per cent to enable physical distancing when services are resumed.Bishop of Motherwell Joseph Toal, along with his colleagues across Scotland, has written to

Ayrshire is continuing to slow down, new figures show.

Covid-19 to make Volunteer Week a success in Scotland.Tens of thousands of Scots dedicated their time to the country’s emergency response teams, charities and healthcare service as part of the annual initiative, despite the country being on lockdown.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon this week thanked more than 60,000 people who signed up to the Scotland Cares campaign, helping ease the burdon on the NHS, public services and communities.And Volunteer Scotland, who spearhead Volunteer Week, have

Ayrshire & Arran region have been diagnosed with the coronavirus which is an increase of five from yesterday's figure.

South Lanarkshire recorded the lowest number of coronavirus deaths for nine weeks last week.

MURDER, attempted murder and culpable homicide are all down across Lanarkshire in the past year, according to figures released by Police Scotland.

The Scottish Government today said that 1987 people have now tested positive for coronavirus in Lanarkshire.

A Scots mum couldn't believe her eyes when she managed to capture a picture of the SpaceX rocket after it was launched in the US.