Wishaw Specsavers launches dry eye relief service
Specsavers in Wishaw introduces ZEST, a quick, non-invasive procedure using okra-based gel to deep-clean eyelids and improve dry eye symptoms.
Specsavers in Wishaw introduces ZEST, a quick, non-invasive procedure using okra-based gel to deep-clean eyelids and improve dry eye symptoms.
William Dunne, 40, admitted being concerned in the supply of cannabis worth over £54,000 after police investigating an assault found the drugs in a holdall at his Wishaw home.
Wishaw charity founder Les Hoey joined other local heroes at the official opening of the Scottish Parliament as guest of MSP Clare Adamson, receiving praise from King Charles for his work with the DreamMaker Foundation.
The Cherry Tree in Netherton, Wishaw, will close under current management on July 19, with new management taking over for a renovation. Regulars have launched a petition against the planned transformation into a sports bar.
Thousands of Orange lodge participants will gather in Wishaw on July 11 for the Battle of the Boyne commemoration, causing road closures and significant travel disruption.
Wishaw FC have appointed Johnny Fallon as their new manager, fulfilling his ambition to lead the club. He replaces Brian Crawford and aims to restore success.
Besnik Perleka was sleeping when police searched a Wishaw house and found 130 cannabis plants worth up to £78,000. He admitted cultivation and was remanded.
Police Scotland investigates serious sexual offending by deceased officer Alan Greer, 47, from Wishaw, and appeals for victims to come forward.
Matthew McCann, 31, broke into a neighbour's flat and attacked him with a machete. He was jailed for 15 months at Hamilton Sheriff Court.
Stewart Parker, 67, was given an 18-month supervision order and ordered to pay £1,500 compensation for attacking his wife in a Wishaw supermarket car park.
Wishaw social care worker Barry McCandless received a stern warning from the SSSC after pulling a service user by the ankles, causing injuries, and failing to report the incident.
A 29-year-old man has been charged in connection with an alleged assault at Pather Park in Wishaw on June 17. The victim, 47, was hospitalised. The suspect is due in court.
A 47-year-old man was rushed to hospital after an attempted murder at Pather Park football pitches in Wishaw. Police are following a positive line of enquiry.
Holland Brogan, 21, Scotland Women's Six Nations player and Glasgow Warriors captain, graduates with a Psychology of Sport degree from the University of Stirling, turning professional.
North Lanarkshire Council's Driving Digitally Locally project was successfully piloted with St Aidan's High School, pairing pupils with older adults to strengthen digital skills and build intergenerational connections.
Wishaw extreme metal band BrainBath will release debut album HeadHunted on 7 August via Macho Records and Memento Mori, with a hometown launch show in Glasgow on 11 September.
Wishaw Men's Shed members reflect on the first year of the group being part of the community, now with 76 members and snooker champion John Higgins as patron.
Residents at Drummond Drive Retirement Complex in Wishaw are enjoying a brighter, more welcoming home after a £1.5 million refurbishment programme was completed.
Lian McCulloch, Slimming World consultant in Lanark and Wishaw, celebrates 15 years of supporting thousands of members to lose weight, improve health, and rebuild confidence.
Openreach's £3m investment brings Full Fibre to 10,000 homes and businesses in Wishaw, with over 75% of properties eligible to upgrade. Residents urged to switch for faster, reliable connections.
Motherwell and Wishaw MSP Clare Adamson has chosen Wishaw charity founder Les Hoey MBE as her Local Hero guest for the official opening of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood.
Total Concept Logistics Ltd receives £8,951.54 from North Lanarkshire Council Business Growth Fund, enabling investment in energy-efficient equipment and workforce expansion.
Ayley Crawford, a trainee nurse in remission from leukaemia after a stem cell transplant, was guest of honour at Cancer Research UK's Pretty Muddy in Strathclyde Park, raising over £400,000.
Ifeyinwa Oraukwu, a support worker in Wishaw, received a 12-month warning from the SSSC after threatening a resident with loss of cigarette breaks.
The Lanarkshire Association for Mental Health has closed its Wishaw Wellbeing Class Programme, based in the old Classic Cinema, citing difficult decisions.
MSP Clare Adamson encourages residents to take the HPV vaccine, noting 83.6% uptake in North Lanarkshire and no cervical cancer cases in fully vaccinated women since 2008.
Wellness in Wishaw returns August 4 at Houldsworth Centre, 11am-2pm, with free health advice, walk-in clinics, and family activities. No booking required.
Lucy Cairney, an optometrist at Specsavers Wishaw, celebrates five years of service. She joined as a Saturday team member while studying and now pursues an Independent Prescriber qualification to treat minor eye conditions.
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke MP Pamela Nash visited St Aidan’s High School to discuss Parliament's role in supporting local communities and the importance of youth engagement.
The Blakeway family from Wishaw traveled to New York and Boston to support Scotland at the World Cup, enjoying a 1-0 win over Haiti and unforgettable experiences.