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Piano man fundraiser St Leonards disorder
Police last week told the News they were carrying out nightly patrols in St Leonards as part of a crackdown on violence and youth disorder which has blighted the area in recent weeks.
However, there was a mixed response on the new crackdown on social media.
Chris Ladds commented on Facebook:“I tend to see large groups of teenagers , 25 of them or so up there at night, but all laughing and dressed up to see their friends. They even said hi and were cracking jokes. Never expected to read a story like that.”
Graham Hosie had not seen any issues, posting: “Lived in St Leonards for nearly three years now, never had any bother at all.”
But Marion Wilson felt there was a bigger issue, noting on social media: “The thing that concerns me is the undesirables that hang about the shops, not schoolkids.
“It’s very intimidating. I’ve mentioned it to the Tesco manager.”
Life-changing treatment
An East Kilbride woman has become the first person to receive life-changing treatment.
Sarah Campbell was given a high-tech bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA) after cancer treatment had left her deaf in one ear.
Social media users were delighted for Sarah, as Gillian Duff posted to Facebook:“Aw, fantastic Sarah.
“Hope all continues to go well for you, can’t believe all you have been through.”
Grace Ross was also happy to read the good new story online:“God bless hope all goes well for you.”