16 h. ago East Kilbride MP hails 'record' minimum wage increase for 7000 South Lanarkshire residents

The changes will also see a pay boost for Britain’s young people – with the National Minimum Wage for younger workers and apprentices seeing a record cash increase.

Politics

57 h. ago Scottish tourist dies in Rome hospital after suspected gas explosion

Grant Paterson, 54, from South Lanarkshire, was pulled out from rubble on final day of visitA Scottish tourist who suffered severe burns in a suspected gas explosion at a building in Rome has died of his injuries.Grant Paterson, 54, was admitted to hospital on 23 March after the explosion and subsequent collapse of the block of flats where he was staying, in the Monteverde district. Continue reading...

Events

63 h. ago Motorists hit with over 200 fines as South Lanarkshire Council wardens crack down on pavement parkers

In the first two weeks of enforcing the new legislation parking attendants have issued 248 PCNs for pavement parking.

Events

2 d. ago 59 car models facing brutal £2,745 car tax hike in April revealed

Motorists are urged to check if their cars have been hit by the new Vehicle Excise Duty rates, which are set to take effect from April 1, 2025

Economics

2 d. ago South Lanarkshire colleagues' fond tributes to Christina McKelvie

The area's SNP group said widely-respected MSP Ms McKelvie's "record of public service is one to be proud of"

Politics

3 d. ago Controversial garden waste permits to be enforced across South Lanarkshire from tomorrow

The new opt-in scheme brings the council in line with most other local authorities across Scotland who uplift garden waste.

Politics

4 d. ago Motorists face £200 fine or penalty points if they don't make one car change today

You could be punished if you don't make this simple change to your car

Economics

6 d. ago Tenth Scottish Tory councillor defects to Nigel Farage's Reform UK

South Lanarkshire councillor Poppy Corbett has become the latest member of local government to join Nigel Farage's party from the Conservatives.

Politics

7 d. ago Strathaven is latest of 55 cemeteries being checked by South Lanarkshire Council

The local authority has a duty of care to provide a safe environment for both visitors and staff.

Politics

7 d. ago Lesmahagow Community Football Club scores £150k pitch investment

The South Lanarkshire Council-administered Renewable Energy Fund will help at McKirdy Park.

Economics

7 d. ago Cyclists, climbers and ramblers get community grants from South Lanarkshire Council

The grants were approved at the latest meeting of the East Kilbride Area Committee.

Politics

9 d. ago My brain could explode at any moment thanks to a rare condition that's made me a prisoner in my own body

Amber Ford, 31, from South Lanarkshire, Scotland, was diagnosed with up to three aneurysms in her brain after an MRI scan in 2024 - but her symptoms started six years earlier.

Events

9 d. ago Cost of South Lanarkshire's new garden waste permit and how to apply

From April 1, garden waste will be collected at a cost of £45 per burgundy bin but food waste will still be collected for free.

Politics

9 d. ago Hotel worker stole £900 gifted to newlyweds on their wedding day by rifling through envelopes and taping them back shut again

Danielle Thomson and Mark Brodie, both now 30, tied the knot at Crutherland House Hotel in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Economics

9 d. ago 'I worry every day that my brain aneurysm will kill me' tragic young Scots woman reveals

The 31-year-old from South Lanarkshire, described herself as “healthy” before she became unwell in 2018.

Events

1 week ago Balanced budget to support sustainable health and social care in South Lanarkshire

Professor Soumen Sengupta, chief officer of the South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership, said essential services will be maintained and improved.

Economics

1 week ago Here are the final dates for free garden waste collection across South Lanarkshire

From Tuesday, April 1, residents will need a permit to dispose of garden waste in their burgundy bin.

Politics

1 week ago Why Hollandbush could be template for Dalmuir's fight for survival

South Lanarkshire course is ‘not out of the woods’ but real progress is being made

Events

1 week ago Pupils from two Coatbridge schools take part in Constructing Futures training programme

Initiative introduced to youths from St Ambrose and Coatbridge high schools, thanks to collaboration between Kier, North Lanarkshire Council, hub South West Scotland, training provider TIGERS, and Developing the Young Workforce.

Politics

1 week ago South Lanarkshire Council back fight againt litter with Spring Clean Scotland

“Dropped litter is a curse across South Lanarkshire" said Councillor Robert Brown, chair of the council’s Community and Enterprise Resources Committee.

Sport