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The Scottish Government is being urged to address the impact of long covid in a more serious manner, as highlighted by Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury in a recent piece for the Daily Record. Choudhury emphasises the need for increased support and resources for individuals experiencing prolonged and debilitating symptoms following a covid infection. He criticises…

A whole new world awaits audiences at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility this festive season as they prepare to immerse themselves in the magical world of Aladdin. Presented by Spillers Pantomimes and North Lanarkshire Council, Aladdin is set to run from November 29 until Hogmanay, promising a delightful experience filled with all the traditional panto ingredients.…

Burnside Primary School in Rutherglen is gearing up for its biggest Christmas fayre yet, set to bring festive joy to local families and businesses. The event, scheduled for Saturday, November 23, will feature a host of activities, stalls, games, and delicious homemade treats, with a special appearance by Santa Claus himself guaranteed. The Christmas fayre…

A teacher who gained fame through his appearance on the TV documentary series “Educating Manchester” has been banned from teaching as a result of an investigation by the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted). Drew Povey, who was previously praised for his kindness and charisma, has been found guilty of manipulating…

Queen of the South Football Club paid tribute to Keith Thom, their disability access officer and supporter’s liaison officer, with a minute’s silence before their match against Montrose at Palmerston. Keith Thom, who hailed from Dalbeattie, passed away last month. The club honoured his memory by holding a solemn moment of reflection before the game.…

The Colvend and Southwick Community Council is set to address a critical issue regarding the potentially life-threatening loss of broadband services in the area. Last month, a malfunction in an Openreach cabinet at the Rockcliffe roadend left dozens of households without internet access for 10 days, from October 14 to 24. This outage particularly affected…

Dumfries and Galloway primary pupils have been found to be lagging behind in attainment levels, according to a recent report. Pupils in P1, P4, and P7 are falling below the Scottish national average in key areas of learning, including reading, writing, literacy, and numeracy. The gap in attainment levels becomes even more pronounced by the…

Site works are progressing for the new Monklands Hospital as plans continue to move forward in Airdrie. Following successful earth settlement trials, additional preparatory works are commencing at the site of the groundbreaking hospital at Wester Moffat. Graeme Reid, director of the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP), mentioned that in the upcoming weeks, as part of…