3 h. ago South Lanarkshire charity for older people highlights need for vital services

LEAP helps older people remain an active part of the community and feel safer in their homes

Politics

28 h. ago 'I work in charity shop and am sick of people making rude error when donating'

A charity shop worker has issued a warning to those who donate items to second-hand outlets and charity shops to be sold on – and urged customers to stop doing this rude act

Economics

52 h. ago Detectives searching for missing Scots busker speak to 400 people in desperate hunt

Lewis Cuthbert, 25, was last seen around 4pm on August, 4 in the Lesmahagow Road area of Strathaven, South Lanarkshire.

Events

52 h. ago Thousands of Lanarkshire families benefit from child disability payment

More than 13,000 families across North and South Lanarkshire receive the benefit, and all those who are eligible are encouraged to apply

Society

52 h. ago Edinburgh art show spotlights youth mental health and need for safe creative spaces

Edinburgh charity U-evolve, which has been supporting young people’s mental health since 2015, will host The Art of Taking Up Space, a three-day exhibition showcasing artwork created and curated by young people across the city. The free exhibition takes place from 30th September to 2nd October 2025 at Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith.

Politics

52 h. ago Ross McGill's gangland enforcers take credit for brutal machete attack in Rutherglen flat

A gang of masked assailants launched brutally attacked a 50-year-old man and a dog in a flat in South Lanarkshire.

Events

57 h. ago Woman picks up £10 luxury vest in charity shop and people are shocked by true value

The shopper branded the item one her "craziest" finds from a charity shop

Economics

3 d. ago Society celebrates employability programme which has helped 1,000 people

Colleagues at Yorkshire Building Society, which has branches across Scotland, are celebrating the success of a pioneering partnership with food redistribution charity FareShare, which has helped more than 1,000 people across the UK improve their employability prospects, with over 100 going on to secure work.

Politics

3 d. ago Stage is set for £3.6bn wind power boom in South Lanarkshire

The region has been positioned as a vital hub for Scotland’s green energy growth.

Economics

3 d. ago Domestic violence charity warns national alert will put people at risk

There is a step by step guide for people who want to protect themselves this weekend

Events

6 d. ago Developer Forum set the stage for £3.6bn wind power boom in South Lanarkshire

A major event brought together renewable developers, local authorities and key partners to kickstart new onshore wind investment worth £3.6bn.

Economics

6 d. ago Woman finds £4.50 charity item and people are blown away after small realisation

A charity shopper named Danielle was shocked after finding a well-known piece her clothing when she was out shopping, as it was made famous by a member of the Royal Family

Economics

7 d. ago Safety alert as hundreds of fake Labubu dolls are seized in South Lanarkshire

Trading Standards officers swooped on 42 premsies across two weeks.

Events

7 d. ago Woman buys £45 'charity shop find of year' and Brits are shocked by its true worth

Carole Rees shared her find with her online followers, and people can't get over how much it's worth. The charity shop bargain has been deemed the "best find of the year"

Economics

7 d. ago 'I spotted handbag at charity shop and found something heartbreaking inside'

A woman has shared her heartache after making an unexpected discovery in a charity shop - and it made her stop and think about the people behind the donations we find

Politics

9 d. ago Woman spots £20 dress at charity shop and people are floored by true value

Vanessa Nagel was left 'shaking' after spotting the designer brand in the charity shop – and she couldn't believe how much it was reselling for online secondhand

Economics

9 d. ago 'I'm a charity shop manager and one gross donation left me in disbelief'

A charity shop manager has shared a very simple mistake people make when making donations, and she said one woman recently made a "totally gross" contribution

Politics

9 d. ago Save the date and have your say at Kilbryde Hospice community roadshows

Starting on September 17, communities will be invited to participate in a series of events which begin in the hospice itself, before continuing at venues in various neighbourhoods within South Lanarkshire.

Politics

9 d. ago 'I walked into a charity shop and item I saw made me instantly infuriated'

A shopper shared their fury after going into the local charity shop and finding an item sold in half. People say they are 'infuriated' as new items are too expensive, and now second-hand shops are seeing inflated costs too

Politics

1 week ago Hamilton Mausoleum makes appearance in hit Apple TV+ period drama The Buccaneers

The mausoleum, one of South Lanarkshire’s most iconic landmarks, was selected for its striking architecture and unique character.

Events