1 hour 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

2 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

3 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.

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

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

Economics

4 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.

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5 d. ago UK economy receives welcome boost ahead of Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement as inflation falls to 2.8%

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 2.8% in February from 3% in January, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said

Economics

5 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

5 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.

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6 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

6 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.

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6 d. 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

6 d. 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.

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8 d. 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

9 d. 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.

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9 d. 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

9 d. ago Predatory Scots teacher who had sexual contact with female pupils in school is caged

Craig Smith, now aged 43, preyed on the young girls at a high school in South Lanarkshire between 2015 and 2016.

Politics

1 week ago More than 2000 warning notices issued to pavement parkers in South Lanarkshire as council begins enforcing fines

As of Monday, March 17, warning notices are being upgraded to Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) for parking on pavements, drop kerbs or double parking.

Events

1 week ago Charming town with a castle, mini railway and balloon festival is just 30 minutes from Glasgow

Strathaven in South Lanarkshire hosts a major balloon festival drawing tens of thousands each year

Politics

1 week ago Rutherglen MSP welcomes stats on South Lanarkshire apprentices

Clare Haughey recently visited Dalkia at Rutherglen Links to speak to some of their engineering apprentices.

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1 week ago South Lanarkshire Council gives funding to Rutherglen and Cambuslang groups

The grants were approved at the latest meeting of the local area committee.

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