Arrests as £32k of drugs seized in Lanarkshire raids

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionNHS Lanarkshire is asking residents to use alternative community healthcare options where possible – and say that future healthcare services will be delivered differently, including building on the increased use of technology and remote consultations.Medical director Dr Jane Burns said: “Unprecedented may be overused, but there is no other way to describe the situation.“We usually see spikes in activity for various health services throughout the year, but there is currently a lot of demand for all services.“Attendances at emergency departments are at record levels and GP practices in Lanarkshire are busier than ever,

drug raid. Police stormed a property in Aberdeenshire before uncovering the massive drug stock yesterday.

iOS - Android The couple, who have been together 22 years and have another son, Ben, eight, established a GoFundMe page ahead of Baby Loss Awareness week in October 2020.They decided to share their story in order to raise some funds and as a tribute to their son Arran who was sadly born sleeping on July 1, 2020.Angela explained: "As sad as it is to donate these Cuddle Cots, unfortunately, the reality is that stillbirths do happen."We are not the only ones, other families have gone through this and other families will go through this but the staff at Wishaw General are a tremendous support through this most difficult journey."We were shocked to discover how many parents and families have to go through the same heartache.

iOS - Android The Rutherglen and Hamilton West UK parliamentary constituency had the highest number of claimants on the scheme with 19,100, while Airdrie and Shotts had the lowest number of people on with 15,500.There were 7500 Self-Employment Income Support Scheme claims in North Lanarkshire totalling £20.8 million while in South Lanarkshire there were 7,400 claims totalling £21.1m.Across the UK, more than a million workers came off the furlough scheme in May as the economy in England reopened, leaving the scheme supporting the fewest people since the start of the pandemic.At the end of May, 2.4m people still relied on the scheme for their income, the latest HMRC figures show.The furlough measures are being phased out by the end of

iOS - Android A follow-up inspection was carried out on June 4 to follow up on outstanding improvements required of the home in relation to catheter care.On June 4, the Care Inspectorate found “significant improvements” in catheter care risk assessment and care planning at the home, run by Hudson (Lorne) Ltd.The inspection report laid out to the Scottish Parliament on June 23 stated: “All staff had completed comprehensive training in catheter care, appropriate to their role."Management had supported staff to reflect on their learning and how this had improved their practice.“Quality assurance auditing of catheter care needs had been strengthened and people’s care plans were being reviewed and evaluated monthly.”“The provider had sought

The Job Start Payment is available to 16 to 24-year-olds who have been on certain benefits for six months or more.Eligible young people can apply for the one-off payment worth £252.50, or £404 if they have children.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

iOS - Android She then went on to study nursing at Motherwell College, met and married her beloved husband, Darren and continued her career as a carer in Lanarkshire, while also looking after her family.Ellona then decided to continue with her studies and is currently studying nursing at the University of the West of Scotland in Hamilton, as well as working as a carer.Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionHer son Jamie enthused: “My mum has made us really proud because of all she has done for us.“She has worked hard as a carer throughout the pandemic, and despite her health issues, she has always worked hard to bring us up and is also studying to be a nurse.”And

iOS - Android And with his dad’s passing earlier this year, Robert Jnr - known as Robbie - successfully won the recent Murdostoun by-election taking his father’s seat. Speaking to Lanarkshire Live this week following his first week in the job, the new Councillor McKendrick said: “I hope people have seen the hard work my uncle and dad have done over the years.

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iOS - Android The charity posted on their Facebook page: “Thanks to the National Lottery players for funding this vital work, and securing our service for another year.”The charity has been working since March 2016, with the aim of helping children and families in local communities.They currently provide three services in the local area - a school uniform bank and a baby bank - and local drop in community cafes, called 'Communiteas'.These aim to support children and families in need, through community recycling and donations.The school uniform bank provides school uniform free of charge to those families most in need in the area, through a system of referrals.Packs provided to children and young people consist of new and pre-loved items.But

iOS - Android And it looks set to peak again at the weekend, with temperatures as high as 21 degrees celsius predicted for Friday.Tomorrow will see temperatures steadily increase throughout the day, peaking at around 4pm in the afternoon.The high mercury will continue into the late evening, serving up balmy summer nights with temperatures still as high as 17 at 10pm.But it’s not a one hit wonder, with Saturday serving up more of the same.Temperatures are expected to peak earlier at 21 degrees Celsius at around 1pm, lasting till 6pm at night.The warm summer evening will again continue till around 10pm.Warm temperatures will continue into Sunday, however, a higher chance of rain is predicted.

iOS - Android Awards have gone to Taylor Wimpey trio Scott McCreadie, Iain Alexander and Dougie Kirkland for their respective sites at Burnside View in Coatbridge, Benthall Farm in East Kilbride and Newton Farm in Cambuslang.Barratt and David Wilson Homes managers Ricky Blackley, Stuart Kelly and Michael Roarty were honoured for their work at Thornton View in East Kilbride, Brackenhill View in Hamilton and The Fairways in Bargeddie.The same “pride in the job” recognition for exceptional performers also went to Alex Chisholm of Miller Homes for his site at Green Park Gardens in Bellshill.All seven will now go forward to compete for seal of excellence and regional awards this autumn, with the national award winners to be announced in

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Renewable Energy Fund has awarded £9066 towards the overall £19,811 needed to install a 10kWh ground-mounted solar photo-voltaic system at the popular local airfield just outside the town. And with the 14kW battery storage, the project has been identified by Zero Waste Scotland as the way to make airfield operations - other than aircraft - carbon neutral.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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arrested after allegedly beating a young girl and a woman in a Scots park. Police were called over the alleged assault of the 13-year-old girl and 31-year-old woman in Leith Links Park in Edinburgh at around 5.40pm on Saturday.

Page Six, the LAPD confirmed the incident, which was also described by Elisa Jordana on her YouTube show Kermit and Friends. Dick is said to have been arrested on June 26.Jordana claimed Dick assaulted his lover, a man named Lucas (last name not disclosed), with a metal chair.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!A glam international DJ and her husband have been named as the couple at the centre of a huge criminal trial into international money laundering.Izzat Khanim Javadova, the daughter of an Azerbaijani oligarch, is suspected of being a crucial part in the laundering of over £14 million of dirty money from Azerbaijan, it can now be reported.Javadova is known for running club events in Ibiza and at London bars with celebrities.The couple lost a court battle yesterday to maintain their anonymity in a case brought by the National Crime Agency in which more than £6 million of their assets have been frozen.The DJ and her husband are facing allegations that their lavish lifestyle was funded using

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!A woman who has been blamed for 'causing the worst Tour de France crash ever seen' has been arrested and held in police custody over her conduct amid an ongoing probe.The incident happened after Jumbo-Visma rider Tony Martin hit a supporters' cardboard sign, which was held in front of the pack.The supporter didn't seem to be looking at the cyclists, and with Martin having nowhere to go, he looked visibly concerned as he realised what was about to happen.He veered straight into the cardboard message before coming off his bike and tumbling to the ground, which caused a domino effect on the road. French radio station RTL have detailed that the woman is now being held in custody.