Lanarkshire Carers Commended at Prestigious Awards Lanarkshire Carers is celebrating being commended as a best practice employer for leading workplace support of staff members who are carers at the Carer Positive 10th Anniversary Awards. The awards ceremony, which marked 10 years of the Carer Positive Employers in Scotland scheme, brought together employers from various sectors…

A butcher from Lanarkshire has been honoured with a national award for his exceptional mentorship of an apprentice. Allan McLeod, aged 45, who owns Allan Alexander McLeod Craft Butchers in Kirkmuirhill, was named Mentor Of The Year at the annual Scottish Craft Butchers training awards. With nearly 30 years of experience in the industry, Allan…

Conor McGregor, the mixed martial arts fighter, is facing serious accusations in a civil case alleging rape and battery against Nikita Hand at a hotel in south Dublin. The High Court in Dublin heard closing arguments from both sides, with John Gordon SC, representing Ms Hand, condemning McGregor as a “devious coward” and a liar…

Princess Diana’s former chauffeur discovered betrayal after watching The Crown Stephen Davies, who was Princess Diana’s chauffeur until March 1996, found out the reason behind his dismissal after watching an episode of The Crown. The 61-year-old driver realized he had been betrayed after the Netflix drama hinted at allegations made against members of Diana’s inner…

Loose Women Star Predicted to be First to Leave I’m A Celebrity Jungle The first star likely to leave the jungle on this year’s season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! has already been predicted by bookies as the hit ITV show makes its return to our screens. The new campmates of…

A crisps enthusiast has recently tried out the £10 Walkers’ advent calendar and highlighted a major flaw in the product. With the festive season approaching, many are on the lookout for unique advent calendars to mark the countdown to Christmas. Traditionally, advent calendars have been associated with chocolates, toys or illustrations hidden behind cardboard doors,…

A man has shared his experience of being called out over his behaviour on a plane, with some saying he was in the wrong for not considering his fellow passengers. The 26-year-old guy faced intense criticism for ‘manspreading’ on a six-hour Spirit Airlines flight. He explained that his tall stature led to knee pain when…

SNP Leader John Swinney assures party’s financial strength amid staff cut plans John Swinney, the SNP Leader, has reassured that the party remains “financially strong” despite proposals to reduce staff numbers from 26 to 16. Swinney acknowledged the necessity of the move to maintain the party’s financial stability. The party’s national executive committee (NEC) approved…

Man Charged After Woman Found Dead in East Kilbride Flat as Family ‘Completely Devastated’ A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a woman in East Kilbride, leaving her family ‘completely devastated’. The victim, identified as Phoenix Spencer-Horn, aged 21, was discovered in a flat on Glen Lee at around…