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Community Hero Spotlight: Nicola – Founder of “Families in Need”
In the heart of Lanarkshire Nicola has established a vital community resource through her mobile helping hundreds of Families in Need. With over 15k active members, the group serves as a platform for individuals to donate household items—free of charge—to those facing financial hardship. Nicola’s initiative is a testament to the power of community solidarity…
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Mobility Bus – Healthy And Active Expands Service Provision For Pensioners And The Community
Healthy and Active Expands Community Bus Service to Three Days a Week Local charity Healthy and Active in East Kilbride has announced a welcome expansion to its much-valued Community Bus Service, which will now operate three days a week beginning the week of Monday 7th July 2025. The service will run every Tuesday, Wednesday and…
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SLC Extends Free School Meals to Hundreds More Secondary Pupils Over Summer
South Lanarkshire Extends Free School Meals to Hundreds More Secondary Pupils In a significant expansion of the Free School Meals Programme, up to 425 additional pupils in S1–S3 across South Lanarkshire will receive free meals after the summer holidays. The council has been selected as one of eight across Scotland to take part in the…
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Paying too much for Wifi/Broadband and mobile? – Here’s how to save up to £200 annually
As inflation and the cost of living continue to squeeze household finances, residents may be overlooking a powerful way to save: social tariffs. These subsidised broadband, mobile, and TV packages are tailored to support people on low incomes or means-tested benefits—offering high-quality services at significantly reduced prices. While standard market rates for broadband or mobile…
