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Lanarkshire MSP welcomes promise over tactile edging at train stations

The UK Government committed to fit tactile paving on all railway platforms by March 2029.

Daily Record

MSP 'alarmed' at sharp increase in cases of bullying at NHS Lanarkshire

The number of cases has increased by 71 per cent over the last year according to latest figures.

Daily Record

College staff accused of carrying out construction 'homers' for pals and colleagues in work's time

A leaked report into goings-on at South Lanarkshire College contains a string of allegations, including major homers carried out by staff and the use of college materials for personal gain.

Daily Record

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Scotland’s rail network suffers major disruption as workers go on strike

Union leader warns that the dispute could continue for months

Insider UK

MSP urges Lanarkshire groups to bid for share of £150m Community Ownership Fund

The cash can allow community groups to take control of pubs, music venues, sports facilities, historic buildings and other facilities for the benefit of the public, which could otherwise be lost forever.

Daily Record

MSP challenges SNP to address the number of cancelled operations in Lanarkshire

In April, there were 1700 operations cancelled on the day, or the day before, they were scheduled to take place.

Daily Record

MSP challenges council on when East Kilbride EV-chargers will be up and running

The new substation was installed early this year costing £160,000 but the units are still covered over and unavailable for use by those with electric vehicles

Daily Record

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Lanarkshire MSP says Chancellors measures to help with rising energy costs 'barely scratch surface'

Residents in South Lanarkshire are already paying 31.9 per cent more than the price cap

Daily Record

Senior MP urged to speak out about what she knew while HR chief at troubled Lanarkshire college

The SNP's second most senior politician at Westminster has been told to declare what she knew about damning allegations at South Lanarkshire College.

Daily Record

Tory MSP 'sad' about lack of Union flags in Scotland

Something has got Tory MSP Graham Simpson a "little sad".

The National (Scotland)

Tories drag SNP Westminster deputy leader into college 'scandal'

The SNP’s deputy Westminster leader is under pressure to say what she knew about historic accusations of fraud and intimidation at a college…

The National (Scotland)

'We'll lose more than £20m by staying in the Union': Praise for actor's independence argument

AN actor has been praised for her comments surrounding Scottish independence during BBC Debate Night on Wednesday evening.

The National (Scotland)

Rail union to put new pay deal to members after talks resume

Aslef has negotiated a pay offer of 4.2%, a three-year, no compulsory redundancy deal

Insider UK

Train drivers in Scotland to have new pay offer put to them after talks resume

Aslef union members are set to have the pay rise offered to them with an aim of trying to get Scotland's railways back up and running.

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Extra ScotRail train services to be announced soon, says Jenny Gilruth

THE announcement of extra train services could come on Thursday or Friday, Scotland’s Transport Minister has said.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire MSP slams ScotRail's reduction of rail services

Central Scotland representative Graham Simpson says move will be 'hugely damaging' to the area's passengers.

Insider UK

ScotRail boss says train driver demands for 10% pay rise ‘unsustainable’

A reduced timetable began this morning, with more than 700 services cut across the country

Daily Record

Tory MSP refuses to answer SEVEN times about how he would resolve ScotRail dispute

Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland and the Tories transport spokesperson, hit out at the SNP government for not engaging with the drivers over the dispute.

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Daily Record

Lanarkshire college fraud and bullying claims 'could be a matter for police'

Claims of intimidation, bullying and fraud at South Lanarkshire College have again come under the scrutiny of the Scottish Parliament.

Daily Record

Community organisation offers free period product deliveries for women in Lanarkshire

The Cycle initiative is making period products available to all

Daily Record

MSP blasts 'shameful' report revealing 13k Lanarkshire children on social housing waiting list

Central Scotland MSP Graham Simpson blamed the SNP for failing to meet their housebuilding targets for the current crisis

Insider UK

Government branded 'corrupt' over missing CalMac ferry documents

Labour and Conservative MSPs take aim at Ivan McKee over the latest instalment in the Ferguson ferry saga

Daily Record

Fresh calls for light to be shone on 'serious issues' at troubled Lanarkshire college

Damning allegations of fraud and theft at a Lanarkshire college have again come under the spotlight at the Scottish Parliament

Daily Record

Lanarkshire MSP calls on SNP to help reduce autism assessment waits

It comes after woman was told her son may have to wait 21 months to see a community paediatrician

Daily Record

Opposition MSPs blast Lanarkshire's 'deplorable' A&E waiting times

Across NHS Lanarkshire only 63 per cent of patients were seen within four hours

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