7 h. 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 h. ago South Lanarkshire Council building emissions more than halved over 20 years

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

Events

10 h. 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

21 h. ago Israel wildfires send 12 people to the hospital and close key Tel Aviv

Many events planned for the country’s memorial day have been cancelled

Politics

21 h. ago South Lanarkshire Council appoints new Executive Director of Education Resources

Lyndsay McRoberts previously held the post of headteacher at Duncanrig Secondary School in East Kilbride before joining South Ayrshire’s senior management team in early 2022.

Politics

26 h. ago Keir Starmer backs campaign for  £1.5million memorial to 'Forces Sweetheart' Dame Vera Lynn by the White Cliffs of Dover ahead of VE Day

A campaign is underway for a likeness of the wartime singer to be created and placed near the White Cliffs of Dover, which inspired one of her biggest hits.

Economics

5 d. ago South Lanarkshire Council launches survey on future of its buildings

The consultation asks for opinions on how the varied premises can be operated.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘We have lost our humanity’: Holocaust survivors call for end to war in Gaza

Israelis are gathering on Holocaust Memorial Day to speak out against Palestinian starvation and sufferingFew days speak so profoundly to the soul of Israel than Holocaust Memorial Day. As the country sat in silence on Thursday to remember six million Jews exterminated by the Nazis, the same refrain was, as always, repeated by many: never again.But for some across Israel, as the war in Gaza continues to ravage the Palestinian people and wipe out entire families, never again had come to hold another meaning. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Israelis protest against Gaza war with rare decry over Palestinian casualties

Holocaust survivors gathering on Holocaust Memorial Day speak out against Palestinian starvation and sufferingFew days speak so profoundly to the soul of Israel than Holocaust Memorial Day. As the country sat in silence on Thursday to remember 6 million Jews exterminated by the Nazis, the same refrain was, as always, repeated by many: never again.But for some across Israel, as the war in Gaza continues to ravage the Palestinian people and wipe out entire families, never again had come to hold another meaning. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Israelis protest against Gaza war with rare outcry over Palestinian casualties

Holocaust survivors gathering on Holocaust Memorial Day speak out against Palestinian starvation and sufferingFew days speak so profoundly to the soul of Israel than Holocaust Memorial Day. As the country sat in silence on Thursday to remember 6 million Jews exterminated by the Nazis, the same refrain was, as always, repeated by many: never again.But for some across Israel, as the war in Gaza continues to ravage the Palestinian people and wipe out entire families, never again had come to hold another meaning. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Paddy McGuinness declares love for Freddie Flintoff after co

Paddy McGuinness has opened up about his fond memories and laughing every day while working alongside Freddie Flintoff, after the former cricketer opened up about their time on Top Gear in a new documentary

Events

1 week ago 'I'm haunted by faces of people we abandoned in icy sea after their boat was blown apart'

Royal Marines veteran Alan Jukes, 101 shared his wartime memories of the worst day of his life - having to leave his fellow British seaman to perish during the Atlantic convoys

Politics

1 week ago Energy improvements totalling £1.4million made to South Lanarkshire council flats

The substantial investment at 48 properties at five flatted blocks at Camelon Crescent, in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, will reduce the energy costs for residents living in them.

Economics

2 w. ago South Lanarkshire council leader accuses SNP of making 'horrifying' £483m budget raid

Joe Fagan claims the real-term cost of SNP Government cuts since 2013/14 is worth £483million, which he says should be a source of "immense shame".

Economics

3 w. ago South Lanarkshire Council collaborating with Guide Dogs, inviting locals to “Make Every Cuppa Count”

The coffee morning will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 10am 2pm, at East Kilbride United, Kirktonholme Recreation Area, West Mains Road, East Kilbride.

Politics

3 w. ago Boost for South Lanarkshire Council service that helps keep vulnerable people safe at home

Technology Enabled Care (TEC) uses telecare devices to relay information from a person’s home to a 24/7 monitoring centre.

Politics

last month 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