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South Lanarkshire Council has paid out over £62,000 for pothole damage on roads in the region, a recent report by the Scottish Liberal Democrats has revealed. The investigation conducted by the party unveiled that Scottish councils have compensated more than £4 million for pothole-related claims since 2019. Willie Rennie MSP, the communities spokesperson for the…

West Lothian residents who have been campaigning against the issues of crumbling concrete in their homes are gearing up to make their voices heard at a protest outside the Scottish Parliament. The campaigners are seeking assistance in dealing with the costs related to managing the deteriorating concrete in their properties, which has become a widespread…

The famous Lanarkshire whisky firm, Glencairn Crystal, has recently launched a charity crime fiction collection that has been receiving widespread acclaim. The collection features gripping short stories by 16 up-and-coming crime authors who have participated in the Glencairn Glass Crime Short Story competition over the past three years. All proceeds from the book sales leading…

Plans to legalise assisted dying in Scotland are under scrutiny as concerns are raised about the potential inclusion of people with mental illness. The Scottish Parliament’s health committee is currently examining the proposed legislation put forward by Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur. The bill, if passed, would grant individuals aged 16 and above with a…

Police have closed a road in Dumfries and Galloway following an accident near Langholm. The A7 north of Langholm has been shut down by authorities, with motorists being advised to avoid the area. Both directions of the road have been closed, and a diversion has been set up to redirect traffic. The incident occurred at…

A tragic incident occurred during a cosmetic surgery procedure in Turkey when a British woman, Hayley Dowell, lost her life while undergoing a Brazilian butt lift. Hayley, 38, had travelled to Istanbul in October last year for a package of surgeries which included a tummy tuck, BBL, and liposuction. The surgery took place at the…

Emergency services were quickly mobilized to Kilmarnock Water in Scotland after a pram was discovered in the river, sparking concerns on Tuesday morning. Police and fire services rushed to the scene on Sandbed Street in Kilmarnock town centre following reports of the pram at 9:55 am on November 12. Upon reaching the location, rescuers found…

The Inner Wheel Club of Motherwell & Wishaw recently marked its 77th birthday with a celebratory dinner at the Bentley Hotel in Motherwell. Members of the club were joined by their family and friends, along with some members of the Inner Wheel Club of Lanark, highlighting the special relationship between the two clubs. The event…

Residents in Dumfries and Galloway have benefitted from almost £50 million in Scottish Government benefits, according to new figures released by Social Security Scotland. The data shows that a total of £1.9 billion in support was distributed across Scotland during the 2023/24 fiscal year, with half of the 14 benefits distributed exclusively available in Scotland.…

Scots to Show Support for Paddy McGuinness’ Children in Need Cycle Challenge Lanarkshire locals are gearing up to line the streets and cheer on Paddy McGuinness as he embarks on the final leg of his challenging cycle journey in aid of Children in Need. The 51-year-old Top Gear presenter is taking on a gruelling 300-mile…