Families in Viewpark are enjoying a brand-new play area at Bairds Avenue offering young people a range of fun and inclusive play opportunities developed by our Community Partnership Team and working with local residents and children from Viewpark Family Centre has transformed the area into a vibrant space for fun and recreation Local children were actively involved in the planning process sharing their ideas and preferences for the play equipment they most wanted to see installed The area was officially opened just before Christmas by Logan from Viewpark Family Centre whose talented design won the ‘Design-a-Sign’ competition that now greets visitors at the entrance The park features a number of exciting facilities new picnic benches and seating options have been added to provide a welcoming and comfortable space for all “We are absolutely delighted to see this new play area come to life,” said Geraldine Woods “This project is a great example of the community coming together to create something that will be enjoyed by everyone for years to come We’re delighted to offer a space where families can meet and the wider community can benefit from a new resource.” The play area was made possible through a funding grant of £99,578 from the Local Development Programme We're sorry this page didn't meet your expectations this time Please let us know if you have any feedback to help us improve the content If you have a question or comment about a council service or would like a reply, please contact us Sign up to our monthly newsletter to keep you updated with whats new in North Lanarkshire Stay in touch with council news and services with regular email updates Severn View Park is a dementia care home that avoids an institutional feel in favour of providing a sense of familiarity and self-determination Set amid an incipient housing estate outside Caldicot in Monmouthshire Severn View Park Care Home consists of four low-lying villas enclosing a wide courtyard with a large gable-roofed hall at its centre untreated timber and careful landscaping confirm an impressive level of ambition in form and aesthetic Each single-storey villa acts as an independent household for eight residents with dementia fronted by its own small garden to act as an orientation point Residents have an unusual freedom to roam around the planted courtyard with its ‘sensory’ and ‘activity’ zones and a flock of chickens A simple hall for hats and coats leads to a long space broken down into four smaller areas to provide intimacy while maintaining sightlines then a large ‘farmyard’ dining table with a comfortable snug alongside if people want a calmer environment for meals are colourful high-backed armchairs and a lifelike electric fire surrounded by open brickwork there is a wallpapered lounge with seating The driving force behind the relocation and reimagining of the home’s well-loved but outdated 1960s predecessor in Chepstow was Colin Richings integrated service manager at Monmouthshire County Council ‘It’s all about trying to live well with dementia,’ he says ‘and to achieve that you need the same ingredients you and I need: a sense of purpose an emotional resonance with the space.’ Pentan Architects has achieved this mix with sensitivity The Cardiff-based practice has a strong record in the care sector and responded closely to Richings’ brief to produce an effective yet attractive domestic space Enjoying the cheerful clutter that has built up since his last visit associate director Dafydd Tanner says: ‘We already knew what the private sector wanted but here we went back to square one.’ Some of the resulting changes are small but all contribute to the desired familiarity reducing distress for incoming residents and lessening the risk of isolation institutional qualities have been minimised in residents’ rooms storage and facilities are integrated and unobtrusive while a tall L-shaped window provides generous natural light and views out to the large garden behind each villa a long window seat provides a social space enhanced by carpeting and a lowered ceiling creating the relaxed setting for conversation absent in so many such rooms the position of the bed has also been altered with residents not immediately visible from the corridor Richings explains: ‘Safety is always key but it’s not necessarily the only benchmark of quality of life There should be risk in everybody’s life and that goes for people living with dementia too.’ gently curving bedroom corridor has a small sitting room at one end for private conversations or quiet reading one of the villa’s diversity of spaces giving residents the freedom to be who they want to be Opposite the main entrance is the garden room This leads out to the main household garden with its beds the link to the adjoining villa contains staff rooms keeping noisy services and utilitarian equipment out of the way But there is an equally important change at Severn View Park one that is fundamental to its philosophy and synergistic with its architecture Rather than staff specialising in caregiving uniform-free ‘household staff’ now undertake all tasks living as much as possible among the residents and the process was not without challenges especially for those long established in roles with specific skill sets as well as the closer relationship with residents Other outcomes include more social contact between staff greater flexibility around rotas and holidays and easier recruitment for these more rounded roles It’s an approach to staffing that mirrors the ‘butterfly’ model of dementia care with its more personal Its success is perhaps best seen is the kitchens here they become part of the communal space with the farmyard table acting as a social centre Deputy head of care Kim Wallace says: ‘The staff sit down and eat lunch with residents at the tables – it’s great to see them all together They’re used for craft and cooking too – everyone’s been joining in the MacEwen Award jury was particularly affected by this aspect with Mike Worthington of People Architects saying: ‘I’m really struck by the reframing of relationships between staff and residents living together Staff also made significant contributions during two years of consultation a cinema room was inserted at the top of the courtyard to provide safe internal access to all villas and now hosts film showings and exercise groups which is large enough to accommodate everyone for Sunday dinner It was only added when staff pointed out the lack of a gathering place in the original plans ‘I was just a bit obsessed by the household model keeping it domestic,’ Richings admits ‘I hadn’t sufficiently considered the need for all the residents to come together as one.’ The Barrow has proved key to achieving another ambition Those from the surrounding estate are welcome to use it as a much-needed community space holding parent-and-baby groups or craft fairs so long as those in the home can be involved too Wallace says: ‘You see the residents dancing listening to the brass band rehearse each week enjoying local children coming to read to them.’ Drawing on Irish practice the intention is to make the home part of the local community an emotional attachment to its life and residents Severn View Park survived design-and-build – and Covid – more or less intact aided in part by the committed support of the Welsh government which funded roughly 60 per cent of the total cost viewing the home as a flagship for its integrated support and living programmes Some low-hanging fruit did suffer – the Barrow’s proposed ‘crinkly tin cladding of a traditional village hall’ was ousted for a Scandi-barn functionality The contractor was responsible for the surrounding estate hence the suburban entrance and reduced glazing but became increasingly invested in the success of the project a dedication since rewarded by industry praise Tanner says with justifiable pride: ‘I can’t quite believe this was built.’ And it may well be challenging to replicate Severn View Park in its entirety it has been about demonstrating a different model I don’t think a private care-home provider is going to build a space like this but they can create different spaces so people can remain individuals in a group-living environment and they can implement community integration they can look at staffing – any of these make such a difference to wellbeing.’ There are difficult choices to be made around design models for dementia care homes and thus a significantly higher chance of developing dementia but it seems clear to me that the optimistic example of Severn View Park should now be adopted as the yardstick for dementia care in this country See more MacEwen projects and architecture for the common good  Latest articlesRIBAJ Spec: Architecture for Housing and Residential Development Webinar20 May 2025SpecRIBAJ Spec: Architecture for Housing and Residential Development Webinar Chelsea Waterfront integrates public realm and affordable housing to hold out the possibility of an inclusive future Baillie Baillie Architects used contemporary techniques while drawing inspiration from local traditions Sign up to receive regular briefings, updates and our weekly newsletter – all designed to bring you the best stories from RIBAJ.com Sign up to receive regular briefings, updates and our weekly newsletter – all designed to bring you the best stories from RIBAJ.com updates and our weekly newsletter – all designed to bring you the best stories from RIBAJ.com Severn View Park Care Home wins MacEwen Award 2025 Monmouthshire County Council’s state-of-the-art care home in Caldicot has been awarded the prestigious RIBA MacEwen Award 2025.The award is a celebration of architecture for the common good – celebrating projects that demonstrate a mutual willingness of architect and client to push at the edges of design and practicality.Designed by Pentan Architects and constructed by Lovell the care home opened its doors in March 2024 It was funded through a partnership between Monmouthshire County Council and the Gwent Regional Partnership Board via the Welsh Government’s Integrated Care Fund and Housing with Care Fund.Working closely with the architects and developers Integrated Service Manager at Monmouthshire County Council played a vital role in developing the care home Throughout the seven-year development of Severn View Park his philosophy was consistent: allowing people to live well with dementia This transpired into creating a home with a sense of familiarity for all residents.The care home’s design aims to support people with dementia Front doors open directly into the living spaces unlike the typical reception desk and office setup the care home is centred around a new village hall for the new housing community with gardens and allotments creating shared spaces for all Located on the new Crick Road housing development Severn View Park Care Home maintains connections with the surrounding community By creating opportunities for the residents through events and shared spaces residents can maintain a sense of personal identity and inclusion.Along with the innovative design the care home is at the forefront of developing best practices in care staff will ensure that all residents are included in all aspects of daily living Monmouthshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Social Care Safeguarding and Accessible Health Services said: “Severn View Park Care Home is at the forefront of care the home provides a fantastic opportunity for staff to innovate how care is delivered The care home is a jewel within our social care portfolio; along with its fantastic design staff are making this a real home for the residents to live connected to their community.”Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government said: “When I visited Severn View Park Home last year I was so impressed by the work undertaken to create such a beautiful space to deliver independent living and specialist dementia care in the community It’s wonderful to see this innovative care home receiving such prestigious recognition and I am so pleased that we were able to support the project through our Integrated Care Fund and Housing with Care Fund.”Chair of the RPB and Chair of ABUHB “We are grateful for the significant funding support from Welsh Government which has made this flagship dementia provision scheme a reality not only as an exemplar for Gwent but also in sharing best practice across Wales we have worked collaboratively with communities Congratulations to everyone involved in this project.” Privacy Notice © Copyright 2025 Monmouthshire County Council Staff Login We use cookies to improve your experience of using our website Please let us know if you agree to the use of these cookies A parishioner at Viewpark Parish Church has been recognised at this year's North Lanarkshire Provost's Awards for her substantial work in her community Over 150 nominations had been submitted across the various categories who was born with an ultra-rare chromosome condition with only 64 known instances worldwide whose husband Jonathan is a Church of Scotland minister has been a volunteer since Viewpark started its food but began working at the church last year as the project's coordinator In 2023 the project has clothed 566 people provided homeware for 175 homes and fed just under 3000 people hosts between 65 to 95 children aged between 11 and 16 each week an Additional Support Needs (ASN) group for parents and carers Mrs Lyall said: "Due to the success of Same we now have local autism charities hosting events within the church to further support the people who are accessing Same "God is moving in our church and we are very blessed that we are a congregation who are listening and then trying to do what He says," she said "We are always trying to show people who Jesus is by who we are." Triple cause for celebration as Church of Scotland welcomes three new ministers Philatelist minister set to make his stamp on new Angus congregation Eight Church of Scotland members to receive Maundy Money from King Charles III Contact us (Image: Sunday Mail)A drugs offender has avoided jail after claiming he was forced to look after cannabis worth nearly £30,000 for some "unsavoury" characters admitted being concerned in the supply of the Class B substance at a house in Burnhead Street Defence lawyer Scott Jones told Hamilton Sheriff Court his client had made "a terrible error of judgment" by becoming involved in the enterprise The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now Get all the news from your area – as well as features sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips 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 Mr Jones stated: "He was persuaded to store this for some fairly unsavoury characters Quite serious pressure was put on him to do so "In some ways having this come to court is a relief as it takes him away from what was a difficult situation for him and his family." The solicitor added that his client has had substance abuse and mental health issues that a prison sentence had been "at the forefront of my mind" given the high value of the cannabis She added: "I think I can step back from that but it you fail to comply with the orders I am about to impose it's likely custody will be the only option." Connor was placed under supervision for a year and must carry out 200 hours of unpaid community work He will be confined to his home between 7pm and 7am each day under a four-month electronic tagging order * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook? Head on over and give us a like and share! Innovative Severn View Park Care Home opens Monmouthshire County Council’s brand-new care home Severn View Park Care Home will innovate how care is delivered to people with dementia allowing them to live a life that matters to them The care home brings a bespoke environmental design based upon innovating best practice standards for people with dementia and a relationship-centered care model.  Residents have now moved in and Monmouthshire County Council would like to thank all residents and their families for helping to organise and facilitate the move The new care home aims to maintain connections with the surrounding community on the new Crick Road housing development residents can maintain a sense of personal identity and inclusion.  the care home is centred around a new village hall for the new housing community with gardens and allotments creating shared spaces for all.  The new care home was constructed by Lovell and funded through a partnership between Monmouthshire County Council and the Gwent Regional Partnership Board via the Welsh Government’s Integrated Care Fund and Housing with Care Fund The new design aims to support familiarity for people with dementia – a sense of being at home Front doors open directly into the home where people and the life of the home would be more familiar than a reception desk and offices The development of the new home sits alongside a new approach to staffing that aims to ensure inclusion for the residents in all aspects of daily living Ian Chandler said: “Severn View Park will allow Monmouthshire County Council to provide the best possible care for people with dementia The innovative design and staffing structure aim to ensure inclusion for the residents in all aspects of daily life Thank you to all our partners for supporting us in developing this new care home We are committed to providing the best possible care to the most vulnerable residents and the opening of this new care home will allow people in Monmouthshire to receive the best care.” ALPENA — Phase one of a large improvement project at Bay View Park in Alpena will commence soon it will offer improved amenities for people who enjoy outdoor sports and recreation demolition of the basketball and tennis courts will begin and then the Friends of the Alpena Courts and Alpena officials will begin construction of new tennis New lighting is planned for the park and the work is expected to be complete by July 1 Phase two of the project will include the construction of a new pavilion that will be built by Mike Kendziorski who constructed the wooden bridge and water tower at Duck Park and three basketball courts will be in place New LED lights will illuminate the entire complex and new fencing surrounding the tennis and pickleball areas will be erected Windscreens surrounding the tennis and pickleball areas will also be installed The total cost of phase one of the project is approximately $340,000 with the project being paid for with local donations as well as a generous $100,000 grant from the Alpena Youth and Recreation Commission The commission allocates tax revenue from the county-wide property tax earmarked for recreation a member of the friends group and point person for the project said the increasing popularity of pickleball and a shortage of available courts for people to play were the primary reasons the project got off the ground He said the friends group made improvements at McRae Park and maintains the courts and the plan is to do the same at Bay View Fusina said the park is in dire need of a refresh and he believes the location of the complex and the amenities it offers will help accommodate current players and new ones “The current Bay View Park tennis and basketball courts are in disrepair,” he said “The tennis courts have multiple cracks and aging fencing surrounding them The basketball courts are not regulation size and are in desperate need of re-surfacing and the hoop systems are worn and outdated We believe that having the new Bay View Sports Complex in such a highly visible location in Alpena will provide the Alpena community a source of pride by promoting both physical and social activities.” a Patronicity fundraising campaign is ongoing until May 3 People who wish to donate can go to the Patronicity website and search for Bay View Sports Complex to get to the donation page the additional funds will be used for phase two of the project Fusina said all donors contributing $250 or more will be recognized at the new Bay View Sports Complex on a donor recognition board “This very worthwhile project and one that we can all be proud of,” Fusina said The new complex won’t be the only new addition to the popular park where the city’s bandshell is also located The city is utilizing grant funding from the state to build a public restroom facility that will also include a small pavilion That project is also expected to be completed this year Steve Schulwitz can be reached at 989-358-5689 or 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The regular meeting of the Rogers City Parks and Recreation Commission scheduled for Thursday Copyright © 2025 Alpena News Publishing Company | https://www.thealpenanews.com | 130 Park Place Development of Severn View Park Care Home continues Work continues on the development of Monmouthshire County Council’s brand new care home in Portskewett that will open its doors in March 2024 to provide long-term support for people living with dementia and also short-term support in the form of respite Severn View Park Care Home brings a bespoke environmental design based upon best practice standards for people with dementia and a relationship centred model of care The new innovative and inclusive 32-bedroom care home is being constructed by Lovell’s and funded in a partnership of Monmouthshire County Council Welsh Government via Gwent Regional Partnership and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board The four dwellings for eight people will establish a new way of providing care creating individual households around a communal courtyard garden The new design aims to support familiarity for people living with dementia – a sense of home and being at home The development of the new home sits alongside a new approach to staffing that aims to ensure inclusion for the residents in all aspects of daily living.  An important aim of the new care home will be maintaining connection with the surrounding community By connecting and creating new opportunities in the local community through events and shared spaces residents will maintain a sense of personal identity and inclusion Shared spaces will be utilised e.g gardens village square and village hall where residents and the community will be able to create connectivity The brand new care home will innovate the way care is delivered to people with dementia Improving the quality of life for people living with dementia in a care home Monmouthshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Social Care Ian Chandler said: “It’s exciting to see the development of Severn View Park Care Home The innovative way of providing care to people with dementia will allow them to truly stay connected to the community We have a duty to provide for the most vulnerable residents in our community and the opening of this brand new care home will allow people in Monmouthshire to receive the best care possible.” Enjoy all your local news and sports for less than 7¢ per day Home » News » News By Town » Marble Falls news » Park View Park to be ‘destination’ and other online content are copyrighted property of Victory Media Reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited without the express written consent of the publisher It’s city land that has been designated for park use for decades It’s great that a city councilman gets the park for his kid not in his neighborhood All the surrounding neighbors of the park did not want this yet a councilman pushed it through since he didn’t want to use the park land for development in his neighborhood BTW there is no water and hasn’t been for years 400 Services (2) 900 Rentals (1) TRIBUTES have been paid to a schoolgirl who was found dead in Lanarkshire Taylor Malcolm, 15, was discovered in Viewpark Emergency services raced to the scene but she could not be saved Police have said there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death Devastated family and friends have left heartbreaking tributes to her online It is the second tragedy to hit the family in recent years after sister Rhiannon Ford, 18, took her own life in June 2019 "Totally numb right now. Rest easy baby sister, you’re with Rhiannon again." Janice Ford added: "Rest in peace our beautiful angel, God only takes the best. Rhiannon will look after you now." Nadine Malcolm said: "Life is so, so cruel, don’t take anything for granted ever! Rest easy beautiful girl Taylor Malcolm. we all know you're with Rhiannon now and she’ll be looking after you for us Chloe McKenzie posted: "So sorry for your loss Taylor was such a lovely girl she’ll be sorely missed Gemma Rundle wrote: "Not been able to post this you beautiful angel were far too good for this world I just know you're with Rhiannon Ford again I loved watching you grow up into the most beautiful young girl Taylor had attended Bellshill Academy where pupils have now been told of the news of her passing The school's headteacher Jodie McGraw said: “Taylor was a much-loved pupil and we are devastated at this news "Our thoughts are with her friends and family and we will provide pupils with our full support including psychological services if required.” the body of a 15-year-old female was discovered near Union Way "There do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.” EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide touching the lives of people in every corner of society - from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors It's the biggest killer of people under the age of 35 And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice That is why The Sun launched the You're Not Alone campaign The aim is that by sharing practical advice raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health Let's all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others...You're Not Alone needs help dealing with mental health problems the following organisations provide support: We pay for your stories and videos! 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For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here BAGUIO CITY – City officials recently requested the City Engineering Office (CEO) to implement the immediate renovation and improvement of the Mines View Park view deck local legislators stated that there is a need for renovation upgrading and further improvement of the Mines View Park view deck since due to its small space and floor area During the Senior Citizens Officials for A Day (SCOFAD) session held on October 14 the SCOFAD Council adopted the proposal of SCOFAD Councilor Jethro G Carantes that sought the implementation of the immediate renovation and improvement of the Mines View Park view deck The council claimed that Republic Act (RA) 9593 or Tourism Act of 2009 recognizes that tourism is an indispensable element of the national economy and an industry of national interest and importance which must be harnessed as an engage of socio-economic growth and cultural affirmation to generate investment foreign exchange and employment and to continue to mold an enhanced sense of national pride for all Filipinos the body stipulated that one of the priorities of the present administration is to promote tourism in the city The council added that one of the popular tourist destinations in the city is the Mines View Park view deck which captures the scenic view of Benguet’s gold and copper mines together with a panoramic view of the Cordillera’s mountain ranges Copies of the approved resolution will be transmitted to the CEO for information Herald Express is a news organization based in Baguio City that has a weekly publication and an online news portal The newspaper is circulated in the different provinces of Northern Luzon The name of the fastest-growing publication in town is coined from the word ‘quick messenger’ which is self-explanatory © 2024 Baguio Herald Express | Website Design and Development by Neitiviti Studios Please enter your username or email address to reset your password © 2024 Baguio Herald Express | Website Design and Development by Neitiviti Studios Police say the same group carried out both crimes in Uddingston. A group of five men entered a property in Bent Crescent in the Viewpark area and assaulted a 27-year-old man at around 6.30pm on Wednesday, January 3. Police say the same group vandalised the home and and a car parked outside before entering a second property on Alexander Avenue, vandalising the home and another car parked outside a short while after. The group made off in a dark-coloured Volkswagen Golf and the man who was assaulted was taken to hospital but released after treatment. The force are appealing for information on the incidents as they believe the addresses were ‘targeted’ and are asking anyone who noticed a vehicle matching the description to contact them. Detective Constable Stephen Rose of Wishaw Police Station said: “We are linking these two incidents and we believe these addresses were targeted, however we are appealing for any information that may assist our investigation. “This is a busy area and I would appeal to anyone who was in the Viewpark area on Wednesday evening and noticed a dark-coloured Volkswagen Golf, or anything suspicious to contact us. “I would also ask people to check their dash-cam, doorbell or any personal footage. If you hold any information that may be relevant to this enquiry, please contact 101 quoting incident number 2993 of 3 January. “Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”  STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country '+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text+' "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title+" "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text+" John Burns, 22, admitted planting the device to scare a man who owed him £400 for drugs. Burns sparked a full scale emergency after he ignited three fireworks strapped to a glass beer bottle packed with batteries, stones and screws between two properties in Viewpark, Lanarkshire. Hamilton Sheriff Court heard he was looking for a man called 'Paul' but did not know the correct address so left the explosive in a close between the two homes. One of the homes was occupied by a man and his mother, 83, who was left terrified when she heard an explosion outside and saw black smoke. Emergency services including bomb disposal experts raced to the scene and homes were evacuated while an investigation was carried out to find out what had caused the blast. Nobody was injured during the incident and the only damage caused was scorch marks to the ground. Burns, of Uddingston, admitted culpably and recklessly lighting the fuse of an explosive device causing the improvised explosive device to explode in February 2018. Depute fiscal Jennifer McLaren said: "Around 4pm the witness was within his home address which he shared with his 83-year-old mother when they heard a loud bang just outside of their house. "They both got a fright and jumped and on looking out of the window, his mother saw black smoke passing and said to her son that she was terrified. "Due to this he ran outside and found a device situated in the close between their house and that of their neighbours. "The device was a glass bottle with something inside with fireworks and lighter attached and held together with what looked to be masking tape." He said he just wanted to blow the door off to get the message to Paul about his drug debt." The court heard a 70-year-old neighbour saw a man with his hood up running away from the property in the aftermath but Burns evaded police for almost a year before handing himself in. He told officers that he had only intended to blow the front door off the property - a classic line from hit flick The Italian Job. In the 1969 film Michael Caine's robber character Charlie Croker says: "You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off" after his explosives expert blows a van to pieces. The court was told 'numerous' police officers attended at the scene which was later cordoned off and that the damage caused was consistent with a firework explosion. Miss McLaren added: "The inside of the bottle was found to be filled with batteries, screws and stones and taped to the outside were three commercial fireworks which had functioned along with two fluid lighters. "The accused attended at Motherwell police office in February last year and gave specialist knowledge. "He said he was under the influence and that a male he knew as Paul owed him £400 for a drug debt. "He said he did not mean for it to be so serious with bomb disposal and that he just wanted to blow the door off to get the message to Paul about his drug debt." Sheriff Douglas Brown deferred sentence until next month for reports and continued bail We pay for your stories and videos! Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? Email us at scoop@thesun.co.uk or call 0141 420 5300 The vandalism spree happened in the Langside Avenue and West Avenue area of Viewpark.(Image: Lanarkshire Live)Cops in Lanarkshire are probing a spate of car vandalisms where up to 10 vehicles were damaged The cars and works vans had the wires to their anti-lock braking system cut in the Langside Avenue and West Avenue area of Viewpark Some of the vehicles targeted were mobility cars causing great concern as the tampering causes the brakes to work at reduced capacity Police have launched an appeal over the vandalism spree but they currently believe it's "completely random" The incidents happened between August and October 2022 Some vehicles were targeted in Langside Avenue(Image: Google Maps)Constable Neill Campbell, Community Policing Team, Bellshill, told Lanarkshire Live : “We are urging people to contact police if their vehicle has been tampered with "Our understanding is that if the anti-lock braking system is not working we have been advised that the vehicle’s brakes will still work The anti-lock braking system (ABS) is designed to stop your car from skidding when you brake sharply “Officers have attended local community meetings to advise of the vandalisms and have been carrying out enquiries in the area since it was first reported to police "Local CCTV and doorbell footage has been checked in the streets affected but so far no one has been seen at the vehicles “Why someone would commit this reckless act has still to be established There doesn’t appear to be any link between anyone involved other than they live in this particular area "We have had no reports of this happening anywhere else in the Viewpark or the wider Lanarkshire area it appears to be completely random but concentrated in this particular area “Officers will continue to patrol the area but would appeal to people to check any dash-cam or doorbell footage they may have or get in touch if they have seen anyone acting suspiciously around vehicles in the area “If you have any information that may assist officers with their investigation please call police via 101 quoting reference number 3118 of Friday Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here RECKLESS fly-tippers who dumped 20 tons of toxic asbestos at a beauty spot have been blasted by wildlife campaigners. A massive mound of the deadly material appeared after being ditched by unscrupulous crooks. Tons of charred roofing material appeared overnight in the Viewpark Glen, near Uddingston, Lanarkshire. Disgusted volunteers highlighted the incident at the area which is home to wildlife including foxes, birds, and deer. Authorities have been alerted to the discarded rubbish after it appeared on a cycle path on Friday morning and CCTV cameras are being checked for clues. It is thought the material has been dumped by rogue builders in a bid to avoid expensive removal fees. The public have also been warned to stay away from the area until specialists have cleared the debris. Grace McNeill, chair of the Viewpark Conservation Group, hit out at the incident and estimated between 15 and 20 tons of material had been dumped. She said: "This is completely reckless and shows a total disregard for anyone that uses the area. "The Glen is filled with wildflife and is alos popular with joggers, cyclists, walkers and families. "The area around this is now something of a no go zone until it's been fixed. "We hope highlighting this will stop it happening again and help us catch who did it." The use of asbestos was banned in 1999 and it became illegal to use any materials containing asbestos. Some have been removed but asbestos containing materials are still present in many buildings including workplaces, commercial and public buildings and private houses. Asbestos was widely used as fireproofing and insulation material but can cause health problems if it is disturbed or damaged A spokesman for North Lanarkshire Council said: “We’ll investigate this incident and to help us trace those responsible the public can help by reporting any incidents of fly tipping to us on 01698 403110 times and registration numbers of the vehicles involved.” We pay for your stories and videos! Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? Email us at scoop@thesun.co.uk or call 0141 420 5200 Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here.