2 h. ago Number of Lanarkshire locals claiming Jobseeker's Allowance drops according to latest data

A particular success is the 50-plus age group, where more than 140 people in South Lanarkshire have returned to work.

Politics

39 h. ago South Lanarkshire educational establishments performed well during inspections

Of the 17 facilities that inspectors visited, their ratings were higher than a host of other local authorities.

Politics

39 h. ago South Lanarkshire Council marks Carers Week with raising of flag

Carers are being reminded that help is available.

Politics

43 h. ago Historic buildings to be sold by Falkirk Council as listed status secured

Denny Town House is now a C-listed building which will protect its historic features

Politics

52 h. ago Little superheroes help launch new attendance campaign in South Lanarkshire schools

Under the banner ‘Every School Day Matters’ the council is keen to remind families of the educational, social and lifelong benefits of education.

Culture

3 d. ago Hamilton Accies Women confirm New Douglas Park stay next season

The club are remaining in the South Lanarkshire town as the men's team look to Broadwood

Politics

4 d. ago SNP tried to push Scots 'into the arms of Reform' during Hamilton by

The Scottish Labour leader tore into the Nationalists following a bitter by-election race in South Lanarkshire.

Politics

6 d. ago Anas Sarwar should not expect to oust John Swinney yet, says polling guru

John Curtice said the battle for the South Lanarkshire seat always looked as if it would be a close affair and that’s how it turned out.

Events

6 d. ago Donald Trump and Elon Musk mocked by Putin's pal offering to 'facilitate peace'

Ex-Russian President and Security Council deputy head Dmitry Medvedev posted on X that he's willing to 'facilitate' building bridges between Donald Trump and Elon Musk - but there's one catch

Politics

7 d. ago SNP campaign in Hamilton branded 'embarrassing' as party faces 'wake

The Nationalists repeatedly claimed the battle to win the South Lanarkshire constituency was a "two horse race" between them and Reform UK.

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7 d. ago SNP minister brands Labour campaign 'dreadful' despite party winning Hamilton by

Mairi McAllan said the SNP would "do a bit of soul-searching" after it suffered a surprise defeat in South Lanarkshire.

Politics

7 d. ago First ballot boxes arrive at count for Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse by

The counting of postal votes had already started at South Lanarkshire Council’s headquarters after voting closed at 10pm.

Politics

8 d. ago UN Security Council will vote on a resolution demanding a Gaza ceasefire, with US veto expected

The U.N. Security Council will vote on a resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza

Events

8 d. ago Public consultation begins on windfarm's overhead line connection

SP Energy Networks is consulting on the suggested 27km preferred route, to the proposed Redshaw substation, 11km south of Biggar in South Lanarkshire.

Politics

9 d. ago Blantyre LIFE marks glowing inspection results by welcoming distinguished guests to tour facility

Lady Susan Haughey CBE, Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire, and South Lanarkshire’s Provost, Councillor Margaret Cooper, heard first-hand about the venue's transformative impact on people’s lives.

Politics

9 d. ago UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution amid humanitarian crisis

The U_N_ Security Council has scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution which demands “an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties.”

Events

1 week ago Stunning Scottish park home to historic landmark that once stood in Glasgow

A historic bandstand that once stood in Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Park has been restored to glory in a scenic South Lanarkshire park

Politics

1 week ago UK latest country to back Morocco's plan in disputed Western Sahara

The United Kingdom is shifting its stance on the disputed Western Sahara, backing Morocco's plan to offer its people limited autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty

Politics

1 week ago South Lanarkshire Council secure £13.5million for capital and revenue projects

Councillor John Anderson said: “This is a fair chunk of money we are getting here and I would like to welcome it, particularly the money that is going to help unemployability and child poverty."

Economics

2 w. ago Cops appeal for dashcam footage after car is torched in South Lanarkshire village

The incident in Ashgill is being treated as wilful fireraising.

Politics