Lanarkshire Live's review of 2022, part two

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JULY- A new initiative to tackle anti-social behaviour was launched in Hamilton town centre.Due to a rise in incidents outside pubs in the town, taxi marshals were introduced to help keep locals safe.The collaborative effort between the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), Police Scotland and the bosses of local watering holes aimed to ensure pub-goers and members of the public are looked after at weekends.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android - South Lanarkshire Council held a suitably special celebration marking the 75th anniversary of East Kilbride with a film that starred TV’s Lorraine Kelly.As the town turned 75 years of age, a flick, EK@75, was created to mark the milestone.In it, former East Kilbride News reporter Lorraine shared her memories of when she first moved to the area, saying: “Going to East Kilbride was – oh my goodness – it couldn’t have been more different.

I had my own room. We had a downstairs loo, we had a bath, we had a tiny little garden. The change was extraordinary.”AUGUST- A dynamic Wishaw duo took on a monster fitness challenge in aid of a local suicide prevention charity.Brave Avryl Henry and Lyndsay McManus endured the lung-bursting 24-hour workout at Rivals Gym in the town in aid of Chris’s House.Avryl said: “Over the 24 hours, we had professional boxers and