7 h. ago Households urged to upgrade to smart energy meters to avoid disruption or higher costs

Advice Direct Scotland is urging people with RTS meters not to postpone the switch to smart meters.

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25 h. ago Lanarkshire locals urged to upgrade energy meters to avoid disruption

Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the energy advice service energyadvice.scot, is warning of waning interest among customers about the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) switch-off.

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69 h. ago M8 closures: Drivers warned of disruption ahead of overnight closures on M8 slip road near Livingston

Drivers are being told to plan ahead to avoid disruption.

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3 d. ago Locals are being invited to have their say on 'radical' masterplan for East Kilbride town centre

A public consultation will take place at East Kilbride Central Library this Thursday (October 30).

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8 d. ago St Andrew’s Hospice preparing for latest Light Up a Life campaign

People have the opportunity to dedicate a light on local Christmas trees throughout Lanarkshire in memory, or honour, of a loved one.

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9 d. ago Lanarkshire Law Estate Agent finalist for Best Local Estate Agent of the Year at the Herald Business Awards 2025

The achievement follows an impressive winning streak for the team, having been awarded Best North Lanarkshire Estate Agent 2023 at the Scottish Business Awards and Best Estate Agent in Lanarkshire 2024.

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1 week ago Do you really need to buy a new laptop? When to upgrade – and when to hold off

Don’t splash out just yet! Your existing laptop may have plenty left to give• From smash-proof cases to updates: how to make your smartphone last longerSo you want a new laptop. Of course you do. Everybody always does, except for perhaps during that short honeymoon period after you’ve just bought one. But the glamour wears off, technology marches on, and before you know it, a newer, younger, more powerful model is wandering into your thoughts.I’m not here to judge, but as a technology specialist I can share a few thoughts that might help you fight the urge to upgrade. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Millions of Windows 10 users urged to upgrade now or be left vulnerable to attacks

Windows 10 users will stop receiving crucial security updates from next week.

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2 w. ago Coatbridge school St Bernard's Primary secures tenth Green Eco

The school hosted a special day to mark the milestone and invited local councillors and representatives from North Lanarkshire Council along to share in the joy.

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2 w. ago Business Gateway Lanarkshire supports local firms on the road to net zero

Business Gateway Lanarkshire is supporting this movement by offering fully-funded expert consultancy support and one-to-one business advice.

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3 w. ago Everyone with an iPhone urged to download 'important' free upgrade from Apple

If you have an iPhone in your pocket, you must install the latest version of iOS 26 immediately.

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3 w. ago Airdrie Library marks 100th anniversary with programme of events

To mark the occasion, Jim Logue, leader of North Lanarkshire Council, joined local children from the Time Travellers initiative to bury a capsule filled with memories and creative work.

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3 w. ago Lennon Miller among Lanarkshire five called up for Scotland double

Steve Clarke has announced his 23-man squad for Greece and Belarus

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3 w. ago People urged to send in energy meter readings before new price cap starts this week

Ofgem will apply the new price cap from Wednesday, October 1.

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3 w. ago People in 7million homes told to press energy meter button by Wednesday

Bills are going up by an average of almost £80 from next week

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3 w. ago Households urged to send in meter readings ahead of latest energy price rise

The energy price cap will rise by 2% from Wednesday for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales.

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4 w. ago Exact date you should take a meter reading to avoid surprise energy charge in 2025

The average energy bill for a dual fuel households is set to rise in just a few days

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4 w. ago Exact dates to submit meter reading as energy bills to RISE in days – or face being overcharged

ENERGY bills are set to rise next week for most households across the UK. From October 1, over 22million Brits will see their gas and electricity costs increase by £35 to £1,755 a year under the price cap set by regulator Ofgem. If you're on a standard variable tariff, you'll be impacted by the price...

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4 w. ago Illicit tobacco seized from eight local businesses in North Lanarkshire

The seizures were made during two separate operations in Airdrie, Wishaw and Motherwell in August and September.

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4 w. ago Airdrie councillor nominated for prestigious local government award

Labour’s Chris Costello, who represents Airdrie Central, is in the running to be the Young Councillor of the Year at the the 2025 LGIU and CCLA Councillor Awards.

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