Virus crisis could cost South Lanarkshire Council more than £20 million in just six months

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.A PLAN to support residents and businesses across Monklands through the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic has been published by the council.The document highlights some of the ways in which the local authority has continued to deliver services throughout the health crisis – and it sets out how it will recover services and the principles at the heart of the recovery process.Councillor Jim Logue, leader of North

viewers couldn’t get enough of the tiny tot.When chatting to EVOKE recently, we asked cast members Alex Murphy, Chris Walley and Hilary Rose what it was like to work with a baby on set.Alex revealed that it was twin girls who portrayed Jock’s daughter — Nola and Penny Richardson who are 19 months old.‘It was an absolute delight — they were the best babies.,’ he said.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Elderly and disabled council tenants are to get help to look after their gardens once again.South Lanarkshire Council’s Care of Garden scheme had been suspended in response to the coronavirus pandemic but grounds staff are now able to restart part of the service for some tenants.The scheme is open to residents over 70 or who have a disability.However, some residents who had previously paid for the service will need to

Guy Ritchie will have to pick up cycling.

The Witcher to get the onscreen adaptation it deserves, and while fans won't have to wait that long for the anticipated second season of the Netflix drama, the hiatus has still felt far too long for our liking. Luckily, Netflix has tossed us a coin and announced that The Witcher Season 2 is set to resume soon. The Witcher is inspired by Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher book series, which also spawned the popular video game franchise.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.NORTH Lanarkshire Council is supporting local businesses to reopen safely, in line with coronavirus guidance.A one-stop web page has been set up with guidance from council services and other agencies, as well as a dedicated email address for businesses looking for detailed advice.Specific information is available for each business sector, with links to trade and professional bodies, checklists, forms and the advice they

the Reformer’s Facebook page, Councillor Robert Brown wrote: “There are undoubtedly some capacity problems caused by the Covid-19 situation in catching up with grass cutting. (No council staff incidentally are furloughed).

Rutherglen and throughout South Lanarkshire are losing their jobs, not least skilled workers and young people in the hospitality and tourism industries.

Counting On stars John David Duggar and Abbie Grace Burnett have been laying relatively low on social media since welcoming their daughter, Grace Annette, back in January. But, when the couple does post pics on their joint account, they can’t help but show off their adorable little “Gracie” to their more than 531K followers.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Residents and visitors to Hamilton have made fresh calls this week for South Lanarkshire Council to step up their grass-cutting.The local authority took the decision back in March to suspend a number of maintenance services due to the coronavirus outbreak, however, they were slowly re-introduced in May.

PARIS -- Unlike other museums thumped by the coronavirus pandemic, Paris’ Rodin Museum might have an ace up its sleeve to help see it through the crisis: It can sell limited-edition versions of the French sculptor’s masterpieces. The self-financed museum dedicated to the works of Auguste Rodin is facing a mountain of challenges.

The pandemic is set to cost North Ayrshire Council more than £23 million by March.A total of 220 staff at KA Leisure have been furloughed with lost income from closed swimming pools and other hubs set to reach £2.8 million.Finance bosses have calculated council spend and loss of income during the crisis as well as recovery for this financial year.Cabinet councillors were presented with the figures at a meeting last week.Council leader Labour’s Joe Cullinane described the financial impact on

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Two yobs who caused damage worth £35,000 when they trashed North Lanarkshire Council’s HQ have been freed.Aaron McGurk and Connor McLaughlan wrecked computer equipment and television screens, ripped tiles from ceilings and poured food and drink over floors and walls.Their three-hour rampage at the Civic Centre happened directly across the road from the area’s main police station in Windmillhill Street, Motherwell.The