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An NHS worker’s first trip to the opticians in over 40 years stopped him from suffering a fatal stroke - after optometrists realised he needed urgent medical attention.

An NHS worker's first trip to the opticians in over 40 years stopped him from suffering a fatal stroke – after optometrists realised he needed urgent medical attention.

A firm commitment to offer support to service personnel, veterans and their families has been made by representatives of North Lanarkshire Council on Armistice Day.

Bonnie Barrels competition.They created beautiful displays in the distinctive planters around the main streets and prominent locations; with Airdrie North councillors Alan Beveridge and David Cullen choosing the winners after a walking tour to judge the many entries.In Plains, the competition was won by John and Elaine Grant, with Pauline Sullivan and Claire Sneddon coming second and third respectively.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Bottle banks have become the new waste tips for householders in Livingston - and it’s time to snitch on the dumpers.That was the message from Livingston North Local Area committee.Councillor Andrew Miller told the meeting that the Houston Road bottle bank site was a favourite, being filled with rubbish every other day. He said: “It’s just getting crazy.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Residents in Plains and Caldercruix came up roses as they ensured their home village was splashed with colour through the annual “bonnie barrels” competition.Neighbours in the two villages each planted and tended floral displays around their home areas in the growing contest run by residents’ group Plains community futures (PCF), with local councillors Alan Beveridge and David Cullen carrying out the socially-distanced judging.Robbie McGarry of Caldercruix was crowned the winner, with Alison Rafferty and Gillian Clark coming second and third respectively.Plains resident Alison won the top title in the Plains bonnie barrels judging, ahead of runner-up

The 75th anniversary of VE Day was marked across Monklands with poignant commemorations and events which brought neighbours together even as they stay apart during the lockdown.

Monklands residents are being encouraged to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday, despite the cancellation of the planned public events due to the coronavirus pandemic.

North Lanarkshire is marking this weekend’s armed forces day by flying the flag for those giving their service.Airdrie North councillor David Cullen joined provost Jean Jones and council chief executive Des Murray to raise the flag at the authority’s Civic Centre headquarters in Motherwell.Planned events for national armed forces day this Saturday have been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak, but the council is still marking the occasion by flying the flag throughout this week.Armed forces champion Councillor Cullen, who himself served in the army, said: “Armed forces day gives us the chance to show our appreciation for the selfless sacrifice and dedication given to our country by our services both past and present.“No better example