Flu-like symptoms on the increase in county

THE Scottish Government’s latest reports on swine flu reveal that the NHS Lanarkshire area has seen a rise in the number of patients reporting to GPs with flu-like symptoms.Read

Fundraiser Elaine earns well-deserved accolade

A BRAVE teenager who has raised thousands of pounds for cancer charities while battling a brain tumour is to be rewarded with a national prize this weekend.Read

Police concern over motorcyclists

STRATHCLYDE Police have voiced concern over the number of motorcyclists killed on the region’s roads.Read

Man dies in Baillieston house blaze

A 50-YEAR-OLD man has died in a house fire in Baillieston.Read

St Bridget's Primary going green with its solar panels

ST Bridget’s Primary in Baillieston is set to become one of the greenest schools in Scotland after installing solar panels.Read

Happitots Nursery picks up national award

A BAILLIESTON nursery group is top of the tots.Read

Providing expert help for our local businesses

LANARKSHIRE Chamber of Commerce is expanding the range of services it provides to local businesses by setting up a free Business Mentoring Service.Read

Chamber chief has high hopes for future

MAURICE Logie has outlined higher communication profile, quality members' services and recruitment of new members as his three priorities as the new president of Lanarkshire Chamber of Commerce.Read

New kit is set to fight problem of counterfeit booze

ROGUE restaurant owners who con their customers by selling counterfeit or substitute spirits are about to meet their measure.Read

Handy tips on how to cope with the trauma of fireworks and your pets

A CHARITY has issued some tips on how to calm canine nerves on bonfire night.Read

Free Gaelic course

HERE is a great, free way for adults living in Monklands to learn Gaelic.Read

Credit crunch hits council budget

NORTH Lanarkshire Council is counting the potential cost of the credit crunch on its budget as inflation, food and fuel prices continue to rise.Read

Cops issue warning over use of BB guns

BB guns are easier to get a hold of nowadays than ever before.Read

Scottish Minister has praise for police initiatives in Monklands

MONKLANDS’ Police Superintendent Henry Campbell met MSP Nicola Sturgeon, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing at the NHS Accountability Review.Read

You can reward our healthcare heroes

PEOPLE throughout Lanarkshire are being urged to shout about their local healthcare heroes to reward and celebrate the positive contribution they make to people’s lives and NHS Scotland.Read

Cash for dentistry in Monklands

MONKLANDS residents will soon benefit from improved dental facilities after NHS Lanarkshire was awarded a £6.47 million funding package.Read

Petrol retailers hit back against thieves

POLICE in Baillieston have combined forces with the British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS) in an attempt to reduce crime on local service stations.Read

Summer safety advice and activities for youngsters

POLICE in Monklands are reminding parents and motorists to be more aware of child safety during the school holidays. Read

Secure your shed to keep thieves out

DURING the summer months garden sheds and garages can be targeted by the opportunist thief.Read

Do you fancy being one of the backstage stars at Retrofest?

MONKLANDS music fans have been urged to get involved behind the scenes at one of Scotland’s top festivals.Read

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