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Lanarkshire Philatelic Society hosts members’ afternoon meeting
Lanarkshire Lifestyle
The group’s president gave thanks to “all who presented such variable and interesting displays”.
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Hotel plans for former Perth chambers given thumbs up despite flooding fears
Perth
The proposals would see the site on High Street converted into a 74 bedroom hotel - but SEPA and council officers had raised objections over the potential for ground floor flooding.
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Vermin and overflowing bins concerns ahead of new waste collection schedule
West Dunbartonshire Council
The new schedule has been introduced by West Dunbartonshire Council - starting next week - with the aim of boosting recycling rates and generating cost savings.
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East Kilbride man captains Scotland Amputee Football National Team to glory
East Kilbride
The team has been crowned Group D champions of the European Amputee Football Nations League.
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Bellshill opticians to deliver festive cheer with in-store charity toy collection
Lanarkshire News
Specsavers, located on Main Street, is teaming up with Bellshill Salvation Army.
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Tributes paid to Lanark's "true gentleman" Millar Stoddart
Lanark
The hugely-respected community stalwart gave decades of service to local sport and the annual Lanimer Week.
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Scots mum outraged after staff member 'mocked way autistic son entered school'
Autism
Carolann Denvir claims she was left speechless by the incident involving 15-year-old Logan in March.
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Santa Paws is coming to town at Dobbies’ Sandyholm store
Lanarkshire News
On booking tickets, customers can choose to make a donation to the Dogs Trust.
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Clydesdale community groups share a slice of council grants scheme
South Lanarkshire Council
Seven organisations shared £2660 thanks to the Clydesdale Area Committee.
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Three illegal migrants face deportation from UK after cannabis cultivation conviction
Drugs Crime
Jury rejected the trio's claim that they were coerced into being gardeners by the so-called 'Vietnamese Mafia'.
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Appeal for information after car failed to stop for police and made off at high speed
Lanarkshire News
Officers say the vehicle was displaying a cloned registration plate.
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Glowing report for rural South Lanarkshire primary school
Lanarkshire Live
Education Scotland visited Leadhills Primary school and published its findings.
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Irvine councillor celebrated as one of Scotland’s 30 Under 30
Ayrshire News
This year’s list includes 25-year-old Chloé Robertson, who serves as a councillor for Irvine on North Ayrshire Council.
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Airdrie Central representative shortlisted for Young Councillor of the Year accolade at 2025 LGIU and CCLA Cllr Awards
Scottish Labour
Chris Costello, of Scottish Labour, was elected to North Lanarkshire Council three years ago and works tirelessly to help residents with their problems and improve the community.
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Yob launched "bloody spittle" and vodka bottle at partner
Lanarkshire News
He admitted assaulting the woman at her home in East Kilbride.
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Charity hosts Armed Forces Day display in West Lothian village
West Lothian News
The event was supported by the charity’s ambassadors Euan Stainbank MP, Stephen Kerr MSP, and local elected members Angela Doran-Timson and Tony Boyle.
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West Lothian housing officers welcome increased funding for 'buy-back scheme'
Housing
The Scottish Government has pledged to deliver up to £4.9 billion of investment across Scotland in the coming four years with homes delivered through a mixture of public and privately targeted funding.
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Child poverty figures focus of blame game among West Lothian councillors
West Lothian Council
The Local Democracy Reporting Service first revealed West Lothian is in the top ten of highest levels of child poverty in the country. In a list of shame the county’s figure of 24.1% outstrips Edinburgh and neighbour South Lanarkshire.
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Coatbridge community hub in £10k funding boost to grow its services
Coatbridge
Kirkshaws Neighbourhood Centre has secured the cash through the Scottish Procurement Alliance’s (SPA) Community Benefit Fund.
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North Lanarkshire road first in the UK to trial new recycled plastic technology
technology
The trial aims to cut carbon emissions generated by road resurfacing operations whilst maintaining road surface durability.
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'Smells like Teen Spirit' as SNP take Stirling East - and edge closer to control
Stirling Council
The SNP claimed the contest as they took their tally of members to 10 - with their newest member one of the youngest representatives in the UK.
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Four-legged family members can join in Christmas fun at Dobbies Livingston store
Christmas
Dogs taking part in Santa Paws will get the chance to meet Santa and his elves, take part in a sniff-ari activity around the garden centre, capture a special memory with Santa Claus, before receiving a gift for being a good pup.
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Lanarkshire couple celebrate diamond wedding anniversary
Love and romance
Both Thomas and Linda Cunningham originally hail from Monklands and met at the Airdrie ‘Palais’ and married at St Monica’s Church in Coatbridge.
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West Lothian mum follows daughter into midwifery after rekindling dream
West Lothian News
Jilliane McAdam collected her BM Midwifery degree alongside fellow School of Health & Social Care students at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall.
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Organised crimeScots gang war arrests hit 62 as five more people charged in Operation PortaledgeporA further five people have been arrested and charged over recent months in connection with Operation Portaledge, bringing the total number of arrests to 62.
Hundreds of Android apps infested with cyber attack with users told to delete immediately
technology
Android users are being urged to lookout for alerts from Google.
Rangers ultra punches man in street before Celtic semi-final as cops follow 'positive line of enquiry'
Police Scotland
The man was punched to the ground on Victoria Road in the south side of Glasgow on Sunday.
Scots mum outraged after staff member 'mocked way autistic son entered school'
Autism
Carolann Denvir claims she was left speechless by the incident involving 15-year-old Logan in March.
First picture of 'amazing' Scots man killed in horror road crash as tributes paid
Police Scotland
Leighton Buchanan was pronounced dead after the crash on the A92 near Inverkeilor.
HealthWoman told symptoms 'in her head' left bedridden for two yearsKaren Tait eventually found out what was really wrong
Best TV deals for Black Friday 2025 including expert tips on Samsung and Hisense
Black Friday
Buying a TV can be confusing, but I've rounded up some of the top deals for Black Friday and tips to help shoppers choose.
'I just need Jagtar back': Wife's heartbreak after Scot's eight-year ordeal in Indian jail
Justice
Gurpreet Kaur has spoken of the pain she has endured for the last eight years in a rare statement after Jagtar Singh Johal was detained in 2017.
DVLA alert for anyone with this three letter name before November 5 deadline
Motoring News
People with a specific first name have been urged to act fast as there's a time-limited offer
Who is Alison Limerick as 90s singer's anthem given fresh twist in John Lewis advert?
Christmas
This year's John Lewis Christmas advert has landed featuring a 1990's club classic, but who is the singer behind the iconic hit?
dogsVet settles debate on whether dogs should wear coats during cold winter walksA vet has taken to social media to explain whether your beloved pooch needs to wear a coat in the colder months.
Four groups of PIP claimants most-likely to get ongoing payment award of £749
Personal Independence Payments
More than 3.8 million PIP claimants are currently receiving between £29.20 and £187.45 every week.
Full list of Winter Fuel Payment dates and amounts due for pensioners
Fuel bills
Payments of between £100 and £300 will be issued by the DWP from this month.
Major Celtic vs Rangers flashpoints spark 7 top FIFA referees into delivering unflinching verdicts
Premier Sports Cup
The former grade one official has conducted a poll and asked some big names to weigh in on the Hampden fireworks.
Inside the Celtic team talk that flattened Rangers as Martin O'Neill inspires revival
Celtic FC
There's one key message that has been ringing out in the Hoops dressing room from the interim boss and captain
HealthWoman told symptoms 'in her head' left bedridden for two yearsKaren Tait eventually found out what was really wrong
Dunelm shoppers hail 'cosy' throw that keeps 'luxurious appearance' after washing
Home interiors
It has been given the seal of approval by shoppers who say it's 'like a bear hug' and 'the whole family wants one'
'I tried 8 supermarket gravies and one was better than Bisto – and £2.33 cheaper'
Supermarkets
Journalist Sophie Harris decided to try eight supermarket gravy granules to compare to Bisto.
New DWP update for WASPI women impacted by historical State Pension age changes
WASPI
Millions of 1950s-born women across the UK missed out on State Pension payments after increases to the official age of retirement.
Ore Oduba says he is in treatment for pornography addiction he's battled since age of 9
Entertainment
The 2016 Strictly Come Dancing winner said he is 'terrified' to speak out but knew he needed to address the problem