Bogus caller fraud

The police have charged two men who are believed to be responsible for a number of scams across Lanarkshire.

Around 10am on Friday, February 5, police received a report of bogus callers at a property on MacArthur Wynd in Cambuslang.

In recent weeks, there have been a number of instances reported across the area of two men visiting houses and offering a new boiler in a fraudulent scheme.

Police were called to MacArthur Wynd and apprehended two men, aged 31 and 39, onn suspicion of fraud.

CID officers continued the enquiry and the men have been charged with a number of frauds and trading standards offences.

A supermarket chain with two stores in Airdrie is looking to recruit more than 100 apprentices across its shops.

Aldi’s apprenticeship programmes creates new employment opportunities every year and this year the firm wants to take on 106 new recruits.

It works with schools across the country to support local communities and help young people enter the workforce, as well as providing equal opportunities for all.

Since launching its apprentice programmes in 2012, Aldi has hired over 2000 apprentices, the majority of which have been successful in securing permanent roles.

Aldi recruitment director Kelly Stokes said: “Our apprentice programmes are a fantastic way to identify and support new diverse talent and ensure we employ the best people to help us achieve our ambitious growth plan and lead us into the future.

“Our apprentices are trained and mentored by some of the most experienced people in the retail sector, so all new colleagues receive the best training possible.”

Visit www.aldirecruitment. co.uk/apprentice for further details on the apprentice roles available, and to apply.