13+ hour, 38+ min ago  (165+ words) North Lanarkshire Provost Kenneth Duffy joined local childminders and families at today's Teddy Bear Picnic in Duchess of Hamilton Park in Motherwell as part of Childminding Week. (Image: WSH) The event celebrated the fantastic work Registered Professional Childminders do every…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (306+ words) The flag of Ukraine flies at council HQ. (Image: Stuart Vance/Reach Plc) South Lanarkshire Council is planning to change its Care at Home service under plans aimed at streamlining support for vulnerable adults and strengthening responses across the area....

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (404+ words) Most children gain hugely from having a pet, developing responsibility, caring skills, and a love of animals An expert trainer has given what he says is a 'life-saving tip' for anyone who has dogs and young children in the same…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (630+ words) Families across Scotland may be entitled to a wide range of benefits, grants and one-off payments designed to help with the cost of raising children. Low income households could also be eligible for help with heating bills and Council Tax....

1+ week, 11+ hour ago  (540+ words) TGJones has launched a nationwide literary-themed contest for Lanarkshire primary schoolchildren and primary schools, with a total prize value of over "17, 000 up for grabs. The "Bitesize Bookworms" competition supports the National Year of Reading 2026, the biggest campaign in a generation…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (516+ words) A measles outbreak is sweeping across the UK in 2026, with 477 laboratory-confirmed cases recorded between January and late April Brits are grappling with a surge in measles cases, with nearly 500 confirmed infections this year as the Victorian-era illness continues its spread....

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (179+ words) Thousands of young people in Airdrie and Shotts may have unclaimed savings worth over "2, 000. Kenneth Stevenson MP is urging young people across his Airdrie and Shotts constituency to check whether they have unclaimed savings held in Child Trust Funds. More…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (385+ words) Blueswinger Jesse Derry was stretchered off during his first Premier League start after suffering a head injury in a clash with Nottingham Forest defender Zach Abbott Chelsea youngster Jesse Derry had to be stretchered off following a nasty collision of…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (507+ words) The mum was baffled when she spotted the 'unfortunate' detail in the viral trousers from Next (stock image)(Image: Getty Images) Next has often been praised by parents for their delightful children's clothing, which features charming designs and patterns suitable…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (307+ words) Young people across Lanarkshire are being reminded mental health and wellbeing support is available during the exam period. Sitting exams can be a time of great pressure for teenagers and their families, with many young people experiencing stress, anxiety or…...