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The judging of the third print competition took place at the latest meeting of Motherwell Photographic Society. The judge for the competition was Charlie Moore from Eastwood Photographic Society. Charlie has visited the club many times both as a judge and a guest speaker.

Millie Radford has revealed she spent Valentine's night in hospital with her youngest child.The 22 year old mum, who is part of the UK's biggest family the Radfords, shared with her followers that her nine-month-old daughter Elodie was really sick with coronavirus this week.The mum-of-three said that all her household were suffering with the virus, but Elodie was the "worst." Posting a picture of the baby sleeping in her arms, Millie said: "I can't believe how bad we've been wiped out with Covid. Poor Elodie has been the worst - we spent our Valentine's night in hospital." This isn't the first time baby Elodie has been in hospital, after she suffered a respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV, in November 2023. The illness is common in children but can be dangerous for newborns who are more fragile.

Downton Abbey star Joanne Froggatt stars in ITV1's new coronavirus drama Breathtaking, which follows hospital consultant Abby as she works on the frontline during the pandemic.The three-part drama looks at how NHS workers in one hospital cope with the national crisis, facing shortages of personal protective equipment whilst caring for their colleagues who contract the deadly virus. Ahead of the intense filming process, Joanne, 43, underwent two days in a medical boot camp to prepare for the emotionally-taxing role.

North Lanarkshire councillors have marked this year’s Care Day.

Throughout North Lanarkshire there are some adults who are more at risk from harm, due to illness, trauma and physical or mental health conditions.

Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to explain why "zero" of her WhatsApp messages sent during the coronavirus pandemic were transcribed to the official record.

A popular hot food takeaway is relocating to Ayr, Ayrshire Live can reveal.

Brits are being warned about a new disease that could potentially "cause 20 times more deaths than Covid-19".

Former Lanark Lanimer Queen honoured to follow in her mother’s footsteps as the Crowning Lady for 2024.

Road policing officers are appealing for information to trace a vehicle which shed a load of rubble on the M73.

Police officers found a safe holding cocaine worth more than £8000 when they broke into a Motherwell man’s home.

South Lanarkshire Council has secured over 80 homes for its own stock of affordable housing.

A privately owned Irvine nursery has been given the thumbs-up following a spot check on the service it provides.

Even A-listers like Sharon Stone are struggling out in the online dating world!

Discerning house-hunters in search of a slice of heritage in South Lanarkshire might be enlightened to find what they're looking for in the New Town of East Kilbride.

New details have been revealed of the proposed M74 West windfarm development ahead of an initial public consultation event taking place early next month.

A "high risk" offender who was caught driving a stolen car has been given a chance to sort out his life.

A former office in Wishaw town centre is to be converted into a flat after council planners gave the proposals the green light.

A Cleland woman has been thanked by her daughter and grand-daughter for everything she does for her family.

A huge tree has fallen onto a footpath in Cambuslang Park as the area was hit with two storms in a matter of days.

More than 13,000 households in South Ayrshire face one or more forms of housing need, according to a new report.