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Good-luck wishes sent Scotland team’s way as World Cup fever grips schools

Good-luck wishes sent Scotland team’s way as World Cup fever grips schools

Published: Friday, 12 June 2026

Schools across South Lanarkshire are sending enthusiastic support across the Atlantic to the Scotland players as they kick off their World Cup campaign this weekend.

Planning news

Douglas Valley tourism plan is on track

The first phase of an ambitious £14.5m project to establish the Douglas Valley as a national outdoor recreation and adventure tourism destination is starting to take shape.

Environment news

Litter clean up along rural roads gets underway

Dedicated teams will again be clearing litter and waste from rural roads surrounding Hamilton from next week.

Education news

Members needed for Education Appeals Committee

Applications are being invited for anyone interested in becoming a voluntary member of the Education Appeals Committee.

Housing news

Additional investment to improve areas across South Lanarkshire

Improvements to back courts, fences, landscaping works and upgrades to lock ups are to take place across South Lanarkshire.

Roads news

Overnight closures on way for B7078

Essential improvement works are to take place over five consecutive nights on the B7078 near Lesmahagow from next week.

Cambuslang/Rutherglen news

South Lanarkshire flies the flag for unpaid carers

Unpaid carers are being recognised across South Lanarkshire as part of this year’s Carers Week.

East Kilbride news

Residents invited to re-establish Westwood Community Council

Nominations are now being sought for anyone wishing to stand for election to re-establish Westwood Community Council.

Clydesdale news

Register to vote in by-election

Eligible voters aged 16 and over are being reminded that the deadline for registering to vote in the Larkhall by-election is midnight on Tuesday 23 June.

Hamilton news

New Cross car park closes this weekend

The car park at New Cross Shopping Centre in Hamilton will be permanently closed from midnight this Sunday (May 31).