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A GP has debunked four common myths about eczema, shedding light on the realities of the skin condition that affects many individuals in the UK. Dr Donald Grant, a Senior Clinical Advisor at The Independent Pharmacy, provided insights to Glamour magazine to help clarify misunderstandings surrounding eczema. These myths, if believed, could worsen the challenges…

A series of road closures are scheduled to take place in Monklands over the upcoming weeks. The roadworks, initiated by North Lanarkshire Council, will involve footway resurfacing and ironwork repairs. One of the closures will affect Corsewall Street in Coatbridge, which will be shut from December 4 for 10 days, spanning from West Canal Street…

Kirkmahoe SWI members celebrated a significant milestone with a special event at the Woodlands House Hotel, marking their institute’s centenary. President Doreen Martin welcomed attendees to commemorate the 100th birthday of the institute, with special guests including Mary Burney, SWI national chairman; Mima Telfer, Dumfriesshire president, and Jane Chalmers, the Cairn Valley president. Together, they…

A man has disclosed the intriguing reason why his dog may seem particularly sociable with strangers when out on walks, and it has nothing to do with seeking attention or affection from new acquaintances. Dogs are known for bringing joy to people’s lives, especially when they display friendliness towards passersby in the park, eagerly seeking…

Home Instead, a care company in West Lothian, is calling on the community to participate in their annual Christmas gift-giving campaign, ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’. This initiative, now in its fifth year, aims to collect presents for isolated older individuals in the region during the festive season. The company, which has been providing…

Anas Sarwar, the leader of the Scottish Labour Party, is facing a challenge following a recent debacle over Winter Fuel Payments. The decision by Rachel Reeves to cut the Winter Fuel Payment caused significant upset among pensioners, a key demographic in elections. This move had a detrimental impact on Scottish Labour, leading to a drop…

Delighted West Lothian School Achieves 10th Green Flag Award Linlithgow Bridge Primary School in West Lothian is celebrating a significant milestone after being awarded its 10th Green Flag Award for its dedication to being environmentally friendly. The Green Flag Award is the top honour in the international Eco-Schools programme and was presented to the school…

Police officers are present at a flat in East Kilbride following the tragic death of a woman, as reported by the Daily Record. The incident took place at a block of flats in Glen Lee, St Leonards, with the area remaining cordoned off by police tape. Emergency services responded to the scene at approximately 12.10pm…

North Lanarkshire Council is currently engaging with the community to gather feedback on the updated design for the East Airdrie Link Road. The planned single-carriageway road will stretch from just north of the M8, at the A73 Newhouse Interchange, to the A73 north of Stand and Riggend. It will serve as the access route to…