24 h. ago Lanarkshire locals urged to take part in the UK’s biggest food donation drive

Now in its 13th year, the Tesco Winter Food Collection is taking place in all Tesco stores across North and South Lanarkshire from November 27 to November 29.

Politics

38 h. ago Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey hails impact of Scottish Government transport policy

Her praise comes after new figures showed that children and youths from South Lanarkshire have taken over 9.6 million free bus journeys since the introduction of free travel for those under 22 three years ago.

Politics

40 h. ago Scots sex predator who grabbed two girls aged 11 & 15 off street & tried to rape them minutes apart jailed for six years

A MAN who sexually assaulted two children after dragging them off the street in a bid to rape them has been jailed for more than six years. Regan McClinton followed and attacked both young girls within less than 30 minutes of each other in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, on 22 April 2023. The then 18-year-old was...

Events

44 h. ago Predator who sexually assaulted two young girls after dragging them off street jailed

Regan McClinton, 21, followed and attacked both children within less than 30 minutes of each other in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire.

Events

45 h. ago Men's mental health charity Release ordered to take down banners by council due to 'road safety' concerns

The charity Release has more than 150 banners spread throughout Ayrshire.

Events

47 h. ago New mortgage price war breaks out amid property market torpor

Some City analysts believe another rate cut from the Bank of England could come as soon as next week

Economics

48 h. ago South Lanarkshire’s Family Support Hubs shortlisted at COSLA Excellence Awards 2025

Recognised for their impact in improving the lives of children, young people and families.

Events

64 h. ago South Lanarkshire: Police Scotland officer sentenced after theft in East Kilbride while on duty

The man appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Wednesday

Events

67 h. ago South Lanarkshire butcher wins big at Scottish Craft Butchers Awards

Strachan Craft Butchers, who have shops at Blantyre, Larkhall and East Kilbride, have won two awards in the 2025 Scottish Craft Butchers Steak Pie & Speciality Meat Pie Evaluation.

Events

69 h. ago South Lanarkshire Council back plans for energy storage system in Blackwood

Plans have been backed by the council despite calls to refuse due to a range of concerns.

Politics

4 d. ago Approval given to South Lanarkshire community group to take over Thankerton Hall

Thancard Trust has been granted a Community Asset Transfer (CAT) of Thankerton Hall following council approval at a meeting of South Lanarkshire Council’s Housing and Technical Resources Committee on October 8.

Politics

7 d. ago Ayrshire school kids given high vis vests to make journeys to school safer

Children at Beith Primary will be hard to miss after a donation of 308 hi vis vests from Miller Homes

Politics

8 d. ago Europe must go further and faster to break Russia’s war machine

Editorial: Donald Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil are a welcome shift from a changeable president – but Ukraine needs its European allies to do much more to hit Putin where it hurts

Events

9 d. ago Rutherglen and Cambuslang groups share slice of council funding

The Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee at South Lanarkshire Council agreed the move.

Politics

9 d. ago Masterplans set out improvements for South Lanarkshire's country parks

Detailed architectural, landscape, and infrastructure priorities for Chatelherault in Hamilton and Calderglen in East Kilbride were outlined.

Politics

1 week ago South Lanarkshire to feature in major drive to inspire autumn and winter travel

Crossbasket Castle Hotel & Restaurant in Blantyre is one of the locations being featured in the activity.

Transport

1 week ago Zelenskyy urges allies not to appease Russia after failing to secure US missiles

Ukraine’s president calls for meeting of European-led ‘coalition of the willing’ on his return from talks with TrumpUkraine’s president has urged allies against appeasing Russia after returning from a trip to the US, where he failed to secure long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles.Volodymyr Zelenskyy had flown to Washington after weeks of calls for the weaponry, hoping to capitalise on Donald Trump’s growing frustration with Vladimir Putin after a summit in Alaska failed to produce a breakthrough in the war. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Donald Trump makes weird comment about Volodymyr Zelensky's clothes at White House meeting

President Zelensky arrived for talks with Trump with high hopes of a breakthrough that could end the war in Ukraine

Politics

2 w. ago South London scaffolders win planning appeal that centred on road safety outside school

South London scaffolders win planning appeal that centred on road safety outside school  MyLondon

Politics

2 w. ago School pupils in letter writing campaign calling for road safety improvements at Castle Douglas crossing

There have been a number of near misses near the town's primary school since the lollipop man was axed due to budget cuts.

Politics