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A Lanarkshire community has been left shocked by the tragic death of a popular schoolboy who collapsed while playing football.

Scots who have been without power for four days after Storm Éowyn devastated the country on Friday are expected to be finally reconnected by Monday evening.

four of his band’s guitars, as well as pedals, a laptop, a cajon, a live amp and essential medication was stolen from their van at a service station.Among the missing possessions was a prized guitar that was gifted to Smith by his grandad six years ago. “Absolutely devastated,” was Smith’s response to the theft. “Don’t know what to do.

A Scots schoolboy has tragically died after collapsing while playing a game of football. Corbin Jones, 14, from Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, passed away on Saturday, May 11.

Astonishing wind speeds were recorded in Perth and Kinross through Sunday and Monday as Storm Isha swept through the region - with another storm to arrive tomorrow.

Tartan Army fans have stepped up a campaign to have all Scotland international matches made free-to-air on TV. Fans of Steve Clarke's team currently have to pay for a Viaplay subscription if they want to watch qualifying games in their home.

Storm Babet has cut power from more than 33,000 customers in Scotland but the vast majority are now reconnected, energy firm Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) said.

Lanarkshire Live reported last month, celebrities will go head-to-head with footballing legends at the Diamonds’ Excelsior Stadium on July 31 in aid of North Lanarkshire Suicide Prevention. Not only have Gervais and Evans pitched in to praise the All Stars v Legends pro-celebrity clash, the latter will join other famous faces - including Scottish comedian Karen Dunbar and Still Game stars Jane McCarry, Sanjeev Kohli and Matt Costello - at Airdrie Working Men’s Club this Sunday for a special open day.

A pair of South Lanarkshire schools have received national recognition for professional learning.

Bastille have been announced as the final headliners of Kendal Calling 2022.The four-piece will top the bill at the Lowther Deer Park festival in July in place of The Streets, who were previously set to headline alongside Supergrass, Stereophonics and Haçienda Classical.Bastille, Supergrass, Stereophonics and Haçienda Classical now lead a line-up which includes Craig David, The Wombats, The Vaccines, Pale Waves, Sea Girls, Sports Team, Alfie Templeman, Baby Queen and more.You can see the latest line-up poster for Kendal Calling 2022, which will take place from July 28-31, below.All remaining tickets for Kendal Calling 2022 are on sale now from here.Speaking back in November about the return of the festival, which was cancelled in 2021, Kendal Calling co-founders Andy Smith and Ben Robinson said: “2022’s festival is three years in the making – organising festivals is never easy, yet despite the false starts and setbacks encountered we have never been more geared up as we prepare for the festival of a lifetime.“We are so very proud to announce our largest bill to date, keeping as many of those favourites you all booked for many moons ago while adding a bunch of big acts we have been working to bring to the fields for many years.

Football chiefs are being urged to introduce rehab courses for abusive fans in a bid to help the sport prosper.

Lanarkshire Live Sport: "It's disappointing for England and the three lads that missed.

NHS radiographer who snooped into the records of more than 200 female patients and pestered them for dates has been struck off. Andrew Stewart, 35, used his position at hospitals in Ayrshire and Lanarkshire to look up the files of women.

Andy Smith has admitted he no longer speaks to Manrika Khaira following their fallout on The Circle.The 34 year old finished in third place on the second series of the hit Channel 4, behind runner-up Manrika, 24, and winner Natalya Platonova, 30, who posed as 29 year old hunk Felix. During their time in the Salford apartments, Andy and Manrika went from being "Circle Siblings" to arch rivals, with Manrika urging other plays to vote Andy out.

hereWhile Tania will be mostly answering emails from often desperate members of the public who need help over Christmas, Andy Smith will be answering the phone.“For me being here is in part about giving, to give back to people,” the volunteer told the M.E.N.“People need somebody to talk to, and I’m happy to listen and try and give them a sense of warmth for that short period of time we’re on the call with them.”“While most of the country enjoys the festivities of Christmas Day, it’s important that we are on hand in case of an emergency,” says Louis Edmonds, an emergency medical technician for North West Ambulance Service.He’s working today until 6pm, responding to 999 calls with his paramedic colleague.“We’ll be caring for a variety of

Chester city centre, shortly after midnight, where they found a man - armed with what is believed to be a machete - was damaging the front of a shop. The man fled the scene to a nearby underpass and was subsequently arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, affray and possession of an offensive weapon, CheshireLive reports .