Shop workers detain thug
PDSA wants to hear about any miracle pets in the Rutherglen area as it launches its annual Pet Survivor Awards.
The competition is open to any pet that has been treated for a life-threatening illness or injury.
It was won by black cat Dexter who was shot through the mouth in a deliberate airgun attack. Surviving this shocking act of cruelty was a miracle in itself, but he was also left with a fractured jaw and a hole in the roof of his mouth, requiring several operations and months of treatment and recovery.
After cheating death by a whisker, Dexter, from Cornwall, was crowned PDSA Pet Survivor of the Year 2018.
In 2016, the competition was won by a Scottish working Cocker Spaniel, Darcy, from Dundee. This poor pooch survived a 60ft fall down a dam.
It was a miracle she was still alive, but she had suffered life-threatening injuries.
Darcy endured a long road to recovery, including multiple operations and many months of treatment and rehabilitation, including hydrotherapy, physio and acupuncture to enable her to walk again.
The winner of this year’s contest will be decided by a public vote. They will receive a trophy, plus a luxury pet hamper worth £200, provided by this year’s sponsor Petsurance from PDSA. The awards are open to any pet treated by a vet in the UK for a life-threatening illness or injury between August last year and the end of this month. Pet owners can enter at www.pdsa.org.uk/ petsurvivor. Closing date is September 8. Staff at a Cambuslang shop have been praised for restraining a man who allegedly entered the premises brandishing a bottle.
The 28-year-old is said to have shouted racial abuse at workers and threatened them while holding a bottle on Friday, August 2.
The staff, supported by A report by South Lanarkshire Council has highlighted a number of projects completed by offenders ordered to do community service.
Community Payback Orders (CPOs) were members of the public, managed to restrain the man until police officers arrived at the scene on Main Street.
The man was arrested for racially aggravated abuse and for possession of an offensive weapon. A man was detained after reportedly brandishing a initially introduced in 2011 and provide an alternative to custody with the intention of “ensuring those who commit offences make restitution” and engage in services which support their rehabilitation and social inclusion.
The council report revealed 837 CPOs in South Lanarkshire between April 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018.
Relating to 705 sword on in Rutherglen.
Police raced to the scene after concerned calls by members of the public.
A 35-year-old man was detained and arrested for being in possession of an offensive weapon.
He was held in police custody pending an appearance at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday. individuals, the total amount of hours imposed was 101,661.
The report also revealed 41 drug treatment testing orders were imposed in South Lanarkshire, nearly twice the 22 handed out in neighbouring North Lanarkshire.
However, 26 of them were revoked after review compared to just eight in North Lanarkshire. GRAHAM MILLER Health officials are encouraging Rutherglen residents to “seek treatment in the right places” – in order to help reduce waiting times and counter the potential spread of infections in emergency departments.
They are encouraging patients to get help and advice from professionals including GPs, pharmacists and the out-of-hours service for issues caused by summer temperature changes.
NHS Lanarkshire public health director Gabe Docherty said: “Hospitals are extremely busy all year round where staff are dealing with life-threatening emergencies such as strokes and heart attacks.
“People suffering from summer symptoms such as dehydration, rashes, sunburn, bites and stings should be able to treat themselves at home or visit their local pharmacy.
“Although these conditions can be unpleasant, they do not usually require to be seen in an emergency department.”
He added: “Patients can get appropriate medical help and advice from a range of other services such as GPs, the out-of-hours service, pharmacists, dentists and opticians.
“Pharmacists are available on your local high street and are trained clinicians who can provide expert advice and guidance on the best treatments.”
NHS Lanarkshire has also issued advice to residents on preparing for hot weather, to help “prevent feeling unwell and keep safe this summer”.
The tips include regularly drinking plenty of fluids, ensuring cool clothing is worn during hot weather, staying out of the heat between 11am and 3pm, and having a well-stocked medicine cabinet to self-treat if needed.