25 h. ago VE Day's 80th anniversary marked at South Lanarkshire Council HQ

Provost Margaret Cooper led a short event where a commemorative flag was raised.

Politics

25 h. ago Fatal crash: Motorcyclist killed after collision with lorry in South Lanarkshire

Officers are appealing to the public for information following a fatal crash on the A70.

Events

27 h. ago Motorcyclist, 37, dies in horror crash with lorry in South Lanarkshire as police launch appeal

The incident happened at around 2.20pm between Douglas and Muirkirk and involved a black Suzuki GSXR 600 K7 motorcycle and a red Volvo HGV.

Events

53 h. ago South Lanarkshire councillors united over future of Hamilton Accies

The club, who were relegated to League One last week, announced they were planning to move to Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld.

Politics

65 h. ago Current East Kilbride MSP confirmed as SNP’s candidate for 2026 Holyrood election

Collette Stevenson, who won the seat in 2021 with a majority of over 8,500, will be taking on current South Lanarkshire Council Leader Joe Fagan who is standing for Labour in the constituency.

Politics

67 h. ago Schoolboy's James Bond 'fart' joke leaves judges shaken and stirred in national competition

Harry McElhiney, a P7 youngster at Halfmerke Primary, will represent South Lanarkshire at the finals in Holyrood.

Events

3 d. ago Over £470 raised at Guide Dogs fundraiser hosted by South Lanarkshire Council in East Kilbride

Councillor Joe Fagan arranged the Make Every Cuppa Count event on behalf of the council’s Touch a Life, Make a Difference appeal.

Economics

4 d. ago Thousands of struggling Lanarkshire households seek energy issues help over past year

Advice Direct Scotland recorded more than 2500 gas and electricity-related complaints across North and South Lanarkshire in the 12 months to April.

Politics

5 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment cuts hit 36,000 pensioners in South Lanarkshire ahead of crunch by

EXCLUSIVE: Data from the Scottish Parliament’s independent research unit showed that 36,057 pensioners in the council area are now missing out on the £300 payment.

Economics

5 d. ago Car 'driven up to 160mph' and dumped at crematorium as man arrested and charged

The incident happened at around 8.20pm on April 30 in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire.

Events

8 d. ago Charity launches new project to support Dumfries and Galloway’s neurodivergent school leavers

Better Lives Partnership has secured funding to deliver an outreach and transitions programme to schools right across the region.

Politics

8 d. ago Cambuslang charity wins award for connecting people with job opportunities

Routes to Work South is in partnership with South Lanarkshire Council.

Events

8 d. ago Over 32,000 South Lanarkshire kids and families get slice of £2.4m for heating bills

Social Security Scotland helped them to enjoy warmer homes.

Economics

8 d. ago Full list of candidates for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by

South Lanarkshire council has published the information on the crucial poll on June 5th.

Politics

9 d. ago Allanwater Homes bringing fourteen different house types to new Braidwood, Carluke development

Allanwater Homes, one of Central Scotland’s leading independent housebuilders, has broken ground at its latest development at Braidwood, Carluke, South Lanarkshire, bringing a choice of fourteen different house types to the area. The development will offer 132 family homes in total, the first of which will be made available to reserve in Spring 2025.

Society

9 d. ago South Lanarkshire Council marks International Workers' Memorial Day

It remembers those who have lost their lives at work, as well as those who have suffered injury, illness or disease through their employment.

Politics

9 d. ago Clyde announce where they will play football next season amid New Douglas Park uncertainty

The Bully Wee will remain in South Lanarkshire for "the foreseeable future"

Politics

9 d. ago 'Shock' moment rat filmed climbing in upstairs window of Scots home

A rat was captured trying to enter a home's upstairs window in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, as locals tell of vermin infested street.

Society

9 d. ago South Lanarkshire Council building emissions more than halved over 20 years

This has been due to implementation of energy-efficiency measures.

Events

9 d. ago North and South Lanarkshire Council staff to be balloted on strike action

UNISON is balloting all staff it represents in local government in Scotland, the largest vote of its kind for many years.

Events