Ho ho ho - it's time to book breakfast with Santa at Lanarkshire garden centre

A big-hearted Kilwinning woman, known as Mrs Claus, is recruiting thoughtful Christmas elves to help needy families this festive period.

The Scottish Parliament's COVID-19 Recovery Committee will meet with employees and service users of two Lanarkshire employment support organisations next week.

Jada Pinkett Smith's ex-fling August Alsina appeared to come out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community on Monday.The Kissin' on My Tattoos singer, 30, discussed his new relationship while appearing on the reboot of VH1′s The Surreal Life. A man was then pictured sitting next to August, and as the two shared a hug August told him 'I love you.'It comes two years after Jada, 51, admitted that she was involved in a years-long affair with the R&B singer, which she famously referred to as an 'entanglement.'  New beau? Jada Pinkett Smith's ex-fling August Alsina appeared to come out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community on Monday while appearing on VH1′s The Surreal LifeIn the beginning of the clip August was pictured describing wanting 'a love that feels limitless.'  The scene then changed to the singer sitting in a confessional as he told the camera, 'And then what do you know? Love showed up, but in a new way.'He went on: 'I want to share that and really honor the person that I love and that loves me back and teaching my so much about love and healing.'full clip of August Alsina coming out & showing his boyfriend to the worldon the new episode of #TheSurrealLife pic.twitter.com/amZ5n9DTC1— Club Ambition (@_ClubAmbition) November 22, 2022 Love: The singer, 30, discussed his new relationship and wanting to 'honor the person that I love and that loves me back' Sweet: He was then joined by a man who sat next to him.

Efforts to improve bathing water quality at a Stewartry beach appear to be working.

A domestic abuser broke into his ex-partner's home and attacked her on the very day a court banned him from having any contact with her.

The decorations are up, the fairy lights are twinkling and the countdown has started for Santa’s arrival in EK, East Kilbride on Saturday December 3.

One Lanarkshire village has paid tribute to its volunteers with its first awards ceremony.

The acting world is mourning the loss of the last surviving member of the 1939 classic Gone With the Wind, Mickey Kuhn.Kuhn - who was just six years old when he played young Beau Wilkes in Gone With the Wind - passed away at a hospice facility in Naples, Florida at 90 years of age, via THR. His wife Barbara, who he married in 1985, revealed that her husband was in good health until recently.  Mourning: The acting world is mourning the loss of the last surviving member of the 1939 classic Gone With the Wind, Mickey Kuhn Child star: Kuhn - who was just six years old when he played young Beau Wilkes in Gone With the Wind - passed away at a hospice facility in Naples, Florida at 90 years of age, via THR Kuhn was born in 1932 in Waukegan, Illinois, though his parents moved him to Los Angeles at a young age, where his father worked as a meat cutter for Safeway.Kuhn had his first role at just 2 years of age, playing an adopted baby in the 1934 Janet Gaynor film Change of Heart, revealing in a 2008 interview with Films of the Golden Age, how he landed his first role. 'Of course I don't remember this day, but my mother and I were in Sears-Roebuck on Santa Monica and Western when a lady stopped my mother and said that Fox Studio was looking for twin babies for a movie they were shooting,' he said.  Born: Kuhn was born in 1932 in Waukegan, Illinois, though his parents moved him to Los Angeles at a young age, where his father worked as a meat cutter for Safeway'She had a baby girl that looked a lot like me and thought we could be cast.

Bob Iger, who was reinstalled as CEO of the Walt Disney Co. yesterday, will be eligible to receive up to $27 million in each of the two years he is under contract to lead the company.

Two-time Grammy winner LeAnn Rimes and her second husband Eddie Cibrian enjoyed a romantic beach stroll on the Hawaiian isle of O'ahu on Sunday.The 40-year-old country crooner flaunted her 5ft5in bikini body in a leopard-print MIKOH Resort '23 two-piece.Specifically, LeAnn (born Margaret) was wearing The OC-based swimwear brand's $124 twist-bandeau 'Takume Top' and $104 high-waisted 'Lami Bottom.' Life's a beach! Two-time Grammy winner LeAnn Rimes and her second husband Eddie Cibrian enjoyed a romantic beach stroll on the Hawaiian isle of O'ahu on Sunday Here kitty kitty: The 40-year-old country crooner flaunted her 5ft5in bikini body in a leopard-print MIKOH Resort '23 two-pieceRimes' 49-year-old silver fox - sporting a backwards baseball cap - bared his chest in nothing more than a pair of swim trunks while clutching a matching oxblood T-shirt.Eddie and the Mississippi-born blonde both wore sunglasses to shield their eyes from the bright sun shining in Honolulu's popular Waikiki neighborhood.And while the married couple of 11 years weren't exactly packing on the PDA, LeAnn could be seen touching Cibrian on occasion.Rimes - who did a 2012 rehab stint for anxiety and depression - dropped her 19th studio album God's Work on September 16.  Fierce after 40! Specifically, LeAnn (born Margaret) was wearing The OC-based swimwear brand's $124 twist-bandeau 'Takume Top' and $104 high-waisted 'Lami Bottom' Silver fox: Rimes' 49-year-old hubbie - sporting a backwards baseball cap - bared his chest in nothing more than a pair of swim trunks while clutching a matching oxblood T-shirt No crowds? Eddie and the Mississippi-born blonde both wore sunglasses to shield their eyes from the bright sun shining in Honolulu's popular Waikiki

QPR chief Les Ferdinand last night insisted he won’t stand in Michael Beale ’s way if the former Ibrox coach is serious about a return to Rangers.

A South Lanarkshire care worker has been nominated to represent Scotland at a prestigious national awards.

Madison LeCroy has been captured exchanging vows with her new husband Brett Randle in new images of her magical Mexican wedding.The couple said 'I do' at the luxury Chablé Maroma hotel in Riviera Maya in front of friends and family on Saturday. Photos capture Madison, 32, and Brett cementing their bond on the beach with the reality star's 10-year-old son Hudson serving as ring bearer.  Man and wife! Madison LeCroy has been captured exchanging vows with her new husband Brett Randle in new images of her magical Mexican weddingMadison looked stunning in her wedding dress, a beautiful Reem Acra gown decked out in petite white floral appliques, according to People.She wore her hair partially swooped up and tucked her sweeping veil. A pair of delicate stud earrings flushed out the look.

Reese Witherspoon looked stunning in new posts promoting the holiday sale event for her clothing brand Draper James.In pictures and videos, the 46-year-old Legally Blonde star modeled a stunning teal blue suit made entirely of velvet.She paired the classically tailored velvet blazer — which is now sold out — with the matching straight-legged pants while demonstrating a tutorial on how to make her 'signature cocktail' complete with champagne and raspberries. 'In a show-stopping teal blue': Reese Witherspoon, 46, modeled a velvet blue suit while making a cocktailThe Morning Show star fashioned the look with a pair of chunky black heels and dangly blue earrings.  Underneath the blazer, she wore a cream lace and silk camisole.The caption on the Draper James' official Instagram page said: 'Cheers to the return of the velvet suit! This year, in a show-stopping teal blue.' The caption on the Draper James' official Instagram page said: 'Cheers to the return of the velvet suit! This year, in a show-stopping teal blue.'The Big Little Lies star kept her iconic blonde tresses in loose waves with one side swept behind her ear to show off her earrings.She wore a light makeup look with monochromatic bright pink on her eyes, cheeks, and lips. As for her 'signature cocktail'? The decorated actress popped open a champagne bottle and filled up a flute to the music of Ariana Grande's Santa Tell Me.

Kim Kardashian took to Instagram on Monday to show off her ultra-trim waistline in a series of throwback pictures from her birthday celebration last month.The beauty, 42, was decked out in Dolce & Gabbana and flaunted her taut torso in a silver metallic bra top with matching sparkly wide-leg trousers.Standing in the aisle of her sister Kylie Jenner's private jet, with her right hand on the ceiling, the stunner displayed her toned figure while her jewel-encrusted cross choker glimmered around her neck. Party plane: Kim Kardashian, 42,  showed off her ultra trim waistline in a series of throwback pictures from her birthday celebration last monthIn the 10-image-carousel shared with her 333M followers, the entrepreneur looked beautiful as her long platinum blonde hair fell naturally with a part in the middle. Keeping with shimmery, smoky eye makeup beneath defined brows, she opted for long lashes and a nude/pink lip.  The mother-of-four captioned the post, 'VEGAS BABY…ALMOST It’s all about the journey anyway.' The reality TV star showed off her disappearing curves and chiseled abs as she  embarked on a trip to Vegas with close friends and family for her birthday.

The success of two South Lanarkshire initiatives was recently recognised at the Scotland Loves Local Awards.

Happy faces were everywhere on Saturday 19 as the Perth Christmas Lights Switch On event went off with a bang!

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture's popular ‘Fitness Live’ event is back for 2023.

EXCLUSIVE: Jaeden Martell (It), Maxwell Jenkins (Lost in Space) and Sadie Soverall (Fate: The Winx Saga) have signed on to star alongside Academy Award winner Nicolas Cage in the survival action-thriller Sand and Stones from Highland Film Group, which will enter production in Dublin, Ireland next week.