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Daily Record
19 hours ago
- General
- Daily Record
Hamilton charity to benefit from STV Children's Appeal funding
Covey is one of 11 good causes across Scotland to receive support from the new Ignite fund A Hamilton-based charity running a successful project improving school attendance is being supported for a second year by the STV Children's Appeal. Covey – which stands for Community Volunteers Enabling You – is one of 11 charities across Scotland to be sharing in the appeal's newly launched £1 million Ignite fund over the next year, designed to support initiatives working with children and families and which tackle child poverty. The organisation's Flourishing Families project provides one-to-one and group support during key school transitions such as the move from primary to secondary, working to improve school engagement through early intervention and working with the whole family. Download the Lanarkshire Live app today The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7. The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you. Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android It supported 27 young people from 21 families with great success over the last school year, during which the project first received funding from the STV charity. Covey chief executive Lee Johnstone said: 'Since partnering with STV Children's Appeal, our Flourishing Families project has made great strides in supporting young people and families across Lanarkshire with wellbeing, confidence and re-engagement in education. 'In 2024-2025, 92 per cent of young people reported improved school attendance, engagement or attainment, 100 per cent reported improved health and wellbeing, and 87 per cent of families reported stronger relationships at home; joining the Ignite Fund will help us grow our team and support even more families.' Charities being supported by the new fund will also benefit from the Ignite Academy, offering access to STV expertise such as marketing, communications and creative, as well as helping to set goals and growth opportunities and networking with the other supported charities. STV Children's Appeal head Natalie Wright said: 'We're excited to welcome Covey back for their second year of funding. 'We have always focused on ensuring the funding we give is well thought through and with a purpose, which is exactly what we are doing with the Ignite fund; our experience shows that a sustained approach to our partnerships gives real results which make an immediate and lasting impact to those who need it most.' The appeal has raised more than £37 million since launching in 2011, making more than 2400 project awards, and is supported by the Scottish Government which provides £1m of annual match funding. Covey recently earned the prestigious Investing in Volunteers award and celebrated their successes over the past year with a special celebration attended by charity service users and volunteers plus guests including supporters and funders.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
Albanian could be returned to homeland after looking after cannabis cultivation in Hamilton
Rezart Hoxhaj, 33, was jailed this week and is soon to be returned to his homeland. An Albanian who claimed he travelled to Britain to work as a mechanic ended up looking after a cannabis cultivation in Hamilton. Rezart Hoxhaj, 33, was jailed this week and is soon to be returned to his homeland. He admitted producing cannabis and being concerned in its supply at a house in Arran Gardens, Silvertonhill, on October 2 last year. Officers found plants and herbal cannabis worth more than £58,000 in the detached three-bedroom property. Hamilton Sheriff Court heard police officers armed with a search warrant arrived at 9am. Neil Thomson, prosecuting, said: 'As they tried to force entry, they became aware of the accused opening a window upstairs and saw him scaling down to the roof of an extension. 'Thereafter he ran towards a wooded area. The police officers gave chase and the accused was arrested a short time later. 'The officers searched the house and saw that most of the rooms were being used for the cultivation of cannabis plants. 'They found 217 plants as well as 7kg of packaged herbal cannabis in vacuum-sealed bags. 'Expert police officers say the total retail value of the drugs could have been £58,200.' Defence lawyer Peter Malone told the court: 'My client is a mechanic and travelled to the UK with the intention of getting employment in that field. 'However, he allowed himself to become involved in this offence and was caught by the police.' Sheriff Colin Dunipace jailed Hoxhaj for 20 months, backdated to October 3 as he has been in custody since his arrest. Mr Malone added: 'He will be returned to Albania when his sentence expires.' And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
Man due in court accused of carrying metal pole in East Kilbride shopping centre
Police were called to East Kilbride town centre on Thursday, July 17 following reports of a male with a weapon. A man has been arrested for allegedly walking through a Scots shopping centre with a metal pole tucked into his waistband. Police were called to East Kilbride town centre at around 4pm on Thursday, July 17 following reports of a male with a weapon. Officers traced a 39-year-old man who is alleged to have had a metal pole tucked into his waistband. The accused was arrested and later released on an undertaking to attend Hamilton Sheriff Court. A police spokesperson said: "About 4pm on Thursday, July 17 officers received a call to attend at the town centre East Kilbride in relation to a male with a weapon. "Officers attended and traced a 39-year-old male who had a metal pole tucked into his waistband. "The male was arrested for the alleged offence and taken to a police office where he was later released on an undertaking to attend court at a later date." And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook? Head on over and give us a like and share!
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
MOVIE REVIEW: We see if 'Superman' is a soaring start to the new 'DCU'
Vulnerable and battle-hardened 'Man of Steel' rocks in emotional thrill ride. James Gunn, co-creator of the new DC Universe ( DCU) 'media franchise', has taken it upon himself to helm its first big screen outing. David Corenswet stars as the Man of Steel and, thankfully, we dive straight into the action as there was no need for another take on Superman's origin story. Truthfully, despite really enjoying Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy and Suicide Squad, I was nervous for this as the trailers hinted at a humour-heavy tone. There is some of that here but it doesn't overwhelm the story Gunn, also on writing duties, is trying to tell and with the odd exception - turning Skyler Gisondo's Jimmy Olsen into a ladies' magnet - laughs are earned. Raw emotion is often delivered - pretty much any scene involving Corenswet and Pruitt Taylor Vince's Pa Kent - and although we see very little of Corenswet's Clark, this is the most vulnerable cinematic Superman yet. Corenswet excels, whether his Man of Steel is physically and mentally beaten, wrestling with his adopted humanity, sharing tender moments with Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane or soaring through the skies into battle. There are a lot of characters but most get time to shine and Gunn doesn't burden his film with too many teases of what is to come in the DCU. Brosnahan is a steadfast, initiative-taking Lois, Nicholas Hoult's hot-headed, manipulative Lex Luthor is a nice throwback to the hyper-intelligent inventor often seen in animated form, Edi Gathegi's deadpan Mr Terrific is a surprise scene-stealer and, as made obvious in the trailers, Krypto makes for a wonderful canine companion. A late villain reveal is extremely obvious and, at times, there's an overload of CGI amid punch-heavy combat. And Gunn makes a brave change to Superman's origin that may annoy some devotees - but I was on board with it. Superman as a whole soars high on the comic-book movie scale as well as setting the stage for an exciting future for DC fans young and old. ● Are you excited for the new DCU? What characters are you looking forward to seeing on screen? ● Superman is showing in cinemas now. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Record
Coatbridge MSP Fulton MacGregor introduces parliamentary motion hailing 'vital work' of Reach Advocacy charity
Following a drop-in session hosted by Reach Advocacy co-hosted by Mr MacGregor and Richard Leonard, Central Scotland MSP, the group gained cross-party support. Coatbridge's MSP introduced a motion in the Scottish Parliament hailing the "vital work" a grassroots charity in the town does to improve outcomes for vulnerable communities Reach Advocacy provides the only accredited advocacy training in a human rights-based approach. Following a drop-in session hosted by Reach Advocacy co-hosted by Coatbridge MSP Fulton MacGregor and Richard Leonard, Central Scotland MSP, the group gained cross-party support. However, despite this backing, and clear economic benefits of improving advocacy in Scotland, they are struggling to secure clear long-term funding. Recent research reports how for every pound spent on advocacy services, it could save the NHS £7 and local authorities £5. Mr MacGregor said: "Reach Advocacy are delivering vital, right-based support grounded in real experience. "Their accredited training is changing lives and strengthening services. "I'm proud to support them in Parliament and will continue to champion their work.'" Derek McCabe, chief executive at Reach Advocacy, added: "Scotland is facing multiple crises, where many communities need advocacy support to help them get what they are entitled to and to empower them to understand their rights." *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
