Health bosses close two minor injury units at Lanarkshire hospitals during pandemic

An exciting new world of play has opened up for Cambuslang toddler Jack Pringle and other young children like him who have a visual impairment.

A vile man told the mother of his baby that he wished she had a “slow and painful death.”

A leading Nigeria publication have expressed their surprise over the decision to substitute Joe Aribo in their gritty 0-0 draw with Ghana.

Gogglebox fans made time during the latest episode to show their support for Ellie and Izzi Warner as they took time away from filming. Ellie's boyfriend Nat Eddleston was hit by a car in Leeds last Friday (March 18).

A husband and wife team with a joint passion for cycling decided to launch their own cycle cafe during lockdown - and are now reaping the rewards of their prime location close to a 1,000 acre parkland where young and old can cycle at leisure. Kay and Craig Tierney opened their Apus Peak cycle cafe last year transforming an empty retail unit just close to the entrance of Tatton Park in Knutsford.

Tributes have been flooding in from across the rock world following the death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. The band announced the heartbreaking news of Hawkins' death, aged 50, in a statement, saying they were 'devastated by the untimely loss'.

Olivia Bowen and Alex Bowen have revealed that they have already picked baby names as they prepare to become first-time parents this summer. The Love Island stars Olivia, 28, and Alex, 30, have also admitted that as well as being "excited" they are both "very nervous" too.

A section of the M56 near to Manchester Airport is closed in both directions all weekend - causing potential travel chaos to drivers travelling in and out of the city.

Sitting back and watching an ever changing-landscape through the window is one of the things which makes a good train journey so magical. And - as they say - it’s about the journey, not just the destination.

On the first warm day of the year, smoke billows out of the trailer on Upper Chorlton Road, the layby spot next to the Sharon Pentecostal Church where Kool Runnings is always, comfortingly, parked up. If it disappears for any amount of time, as it did after Christmas until it turned up again just a few weeks ago, people start to panic.

Fuel bills are soaring, food bills are rocketing and even money expert Martin Lewis is running out of ideas to help us. It's a stark situation for many shoppers at the moment, particularly families with many mouths to feed.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died at the age of 50 and his bandmembers delivered a crushing statement. Taking to the band's official Twitter account, they wrote: "The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins.MORE: Shameless star Maggie Fox dies after sudden accident "His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever. Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family, and we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect in this unimaginably difficult time."WATCH: Stars gone too soon They were on tour in South America when Taylor died.

Mother's Day takes place on Sunday 27 March this year, and while it's known to be a celebration for some it can be a very challenging day.The day can be painful for those who've lost their mums, especially as people take to social media to share pictures of their cherished mums. If you or someone you know deals with that sinking feeling on Mother's Day then here's a look at the different ways you can cope with grief. How to cope with grief on Mother's Day...

Duke of Cambridge has said the royal family supports "with pride and respect" any decisions taken by the Queen’s overseas realms over their future.GALLERY: Best photos from William and Kate's first full day in the Bahamas - sailing, school visit and meeting frontline workersAt a reception to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, hosted by Bahamas Governor General Cornelius Alvin Smith, Prince William told guests: "Next year, I know you are all looking forward to celebrating fifty years of independence – your Golden Anniversary."WATCH: Prince William says royal family 'supports with pride and respect' any future decision"And with Jamaica celebrating 60 years of independence this year, and Belize celebrating 40 years of independence last year, I want to say this: We support with pride and respect your decisions about your future," he continued."Relationships evolve. Friendship endures."READ: The Queen scaling back duties as she looks set to miss more public eventsThe Duke spoke on the penultimate night of his visit with the Duchess of Cambridge to the three Caribbean nations, suggesting he has taken on board calls for each of the countries to break away from the British monarchy in future.He and Kate, who dazzled in a floor-length aquamarine gown by Philippa Lepley, were guests of honour at the event in the Baha Mar hotel.

42nd Razzie Awards are in — and if you had anything to do with “Diana: The Musical,” you might want to go back to bed.The big, fat Broadway bomb about the Princess of Wales beamed into your living room courtesy of Netflix was this year’s big Razzie “winner,” taking home five of what the group calls its “un-coveted … tacky, gold-spray-painted statuettes.” The streaming version of the stage musical bagged Worst Picture, Worst Actress (Jeanna deWaal), Worst Supporting Actress (Judy Kaye, who actually played two roles), Worst Director (Christopher Ashley) and Worst Screenplay (Script by Joe DiPietro, Music and Lyrics by DiPietro and David Bryan). The group pointed out how richly the “Diana” script deserved the honor, for “featuring some of the year’s most ridiculed dialogue and lyrics — Including rhyming ‘Camilla’ with both ‘Manilla’ and ‘Godzilla.'”Faring almost as miserably was “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” with slam dunks for Worst Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel; Worst Actor (LeBron James); and Worst Screen Couple (James and “Any Warner Cartoon Character or WarnerMedia Product He Dribbles On).” Sadly, that last “Space Jam” triumph meant Jared Leto failed to sweep the two categories in which he was nominated for his Fredo-Corleone-by-way-of-Super-Mario “House of Gucci” performance.

mother. (Jackson explained that it was his “go-to Elmer Fudd stop-stuttering words” as a child.)And while Jackson help up his Oscar statuette and said, “I’ll tell you, this is going to be cherished,” he also made teasing reference to the stereotypical roles he had to take when he remarked, “It’s been a real pleasure making indelible impressions on audiences as Gang Member No.

The news of the loss of one of the world’s great rock drum talents is still cresting on social media, as music greats lined up to pay tribute to Foo Fighter Taylor Hawkins, who died Friday night in Bogota, Colombia.

All GP practices and many community pharmacies across Lanarkshire will be open as normal on the bank holiday this Friday, May 8.

All GP practices and most community pharmacies across Lanarkshire will be open as normal on Friday, May 8, to help alleviate the pressure on other areas of the healthcare system.

St Andrew’s Hospice will accept all acute hospice in-patient admissions from across Lanarkshire during the coronavirus emergency to help create additional healthcare capacity across the county.