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South Lanarkshire Council is taking part in a national exercise to beat fraud.
Overnight closures along A72 Lanark Road at Dalserf
Resurfacing works on the A72 Lanark Road from Garrion Bridge to Rosebank are set to get underway this weekend.
Pipers make Betty’s 100th that bit more special
To make Betty Neil’s 100th birthday even more special not one but four pipers helped her get the celebrations underway.
Funding boost will support women in need
A group in Blantyre has received £4000 to support the lives of women, boosting their confidence and improving self-esteem.
Council leader welcomes seniors back to East Kilbride
South Lanarkshire Older People’s Assembly returned to East Kilbride last month for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Funding boost helps toddlers group provide more support
A toddlers group has received £2500 to help expand the support they can provide to parents and carers with children under five.
Parent council gets £1500 books boost thanks to community wish list
A parent council hoping for more books for the school library has had their request come true thanks to the Community Wish List.
£330,000 boost to improve playparks
A funding programme to improve playpark accessibility for all children is to get underway initially in the Larkhall area.
Rural road litter clearing campaign moving to East Kilbride
Our clean-up teams will be clearing litter and thoughtlessly discarded waste along rural roads in East Kilbride from tomorrow.
Love of dancing first steps to 60 years of marriage
Diamond couple Bill and Jessie Mitchell stepped up to the alter after a mutual love of dancing brought them together.
Positive report for St Ninian’s Primary School
St Ninian’s Primary School has been praised in an Education Scotland report following a visit by a team of HMIe inspectors.
Majestic couple cruise into diamond wedding year
Globetrotting couple Tom and Marion Hill have set sail on a cruise on the high seas to celebrate 60 years of marriage.
Mary celebrates 100 years living in Hamilton
Mary Blair has been celebrating her 100th birthday in John Smith Court in the town she has called home her entire life.
Strathaven resident on a high after moving into new flat
A lady who brought up her family in Strathaven before moving away for many years is delighted to be back in the town she loves.
Beat the Street Clydesdale enters Go Travel phase
More than 6,200 people have already taken to the streets of South Lanarkshire since the game launched across the area last month
Tom still in tune at 100
Thomas Small has celebrated his 100th birthday in the same house he has lived in for 75 years.
Childhood sweethearts celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary
Everyone said it would never last, but Hamilton couple John and Frances O’Neill are still married 60 years on.
100th birthday puts Janet at top of the class
Retired teacher Janet Scott was a class act as her extended family gathered to celebrate her centenary.
Views sought on how to deliver better community services
South Lanarkshire community planning partnership is seeking everyone’s views on what decisions can be made to improve our area.
60 years of marriage still music to their ears
Charlie and Greta Young first met over an incident with music being played too loud on the radio.
WOW challenge underway at Crawforddyke
Pupils at Crawforddyke Primary School have started the new school year on the right foot.
One wedding leads to another for Diamond couple
A first date at a wedding ended up leading to 60 years of married bliss for a Hamilton couple.
Leadhills Community Council seeking new members
Nominations are now being sought for anyone wishing to stand for election to the Leadhills Community Council.
Improvement works continue on Hamilton’s Low Patrick Street
The second phase of major improvement works to the road surface of Low Patrick Street, Hamilton, gets underway this weekend.
Ladyboys are back in town next month
Lanark Memorial Hall is hosting the spectacular Ladyboys of Bangkok on Thursday 3 August.
Ireland: The Show is coming to Lanark
Lanark Memorial Hall is hosting the unmissable production of Ireland: The Show – as seen already by more than 250,000 people.
More than £4000 grants awarded to community groups
The council’s Clydesdale Area Committee has awarded its latest batch of community grants following its most recent meeting.
Council HQ remains closed for Scottish Power repairs
The building will remain closed for a second week so Scottish Power Energy Networks can complete its essential maintenance.
Scotland’s Pink Floyd coming to memorial hall
MacFloyd return to Lanark Memorial Hall with a special showcasing of 50 years of Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon.
Ella celebrates her centenary
A well-travelled lady has celebrated her 100th birthday at Croftbank Care Home in Uddingston.
Gordon’s Rutherglen roots stretch back 100 years
A Rutherglen man could not have been closer to his roots when he celebrated his 100th birthday.
Diamond couple made all the right moves
Jim and Anna Drain first met when they were 17 at St Francis Church Hall in the Gorbals in Glasgow.
Diamond couple met during a fair bus trip
Harry and Nan Franklin had no idea when they got on the same bus that they would still be together more than 60 years later.
Diamond couple content with garden centre visits
Mary and David Stark were joined by Provost Margaret Cooper and Deputy Lord Lieutenant Shuming Kong to celebrate their big day.
Two community councils looking for new members
Nominations are now being sought for anyone wishing to stand for election to the Burnside and Cambuslang Community Councils.
Chance to join Carstairs Community Council
Nominations are now being sought for anyone wishing to stand for election to the Carstairs Community Council.
No puzzle as to why Bill and Betty are still driving forward after 60 years
Bill and Betty Kearins are still puzzling away after 60 years of marriage but they first got together over a tin of food.
Beat the Street launched in East Kilbride
Beat the Street East Kilbride has now launched with 12% of the area's population already signed up for the challenge.
Beat the Street coming to East Kilbride next week
The popular physical activity game Beat the Street gets underway in East Kilbride on Wednesday 14 September.
Unsung heroes recognised at Provost’s community awards
Volunteers from across South Lanarkshire have been recognised for their outstanding achievements especially during the pandemic.
Little Match Girl heading for Chatelherault Country Park
There is still time to join the Little Match Girl on a magical journey, filled with live music, puppetry and multimedia fun.
Do you think 20’s plenty?
We want to hear your thoughts on reduced speed limits that were brought in during the pandemic.
Sun shines on Strathaven airfield after windfarm boost
Strathaven airfield has been awarded windfarm funding to help with its green energy plans for its more sustainable future.
Repair work to Tolbooth in Lanark thanks to Common Good Fund
Work to repair dampness at the landmark Tolbooth building in Lanark has been given the green light.
Grant awards for kids club and community groups
Rutherglen and Cambuslang councillors held a virtual meeting this week to approve new community grants.
How renewables are helping fund community resilience
Community benefit funds from renewable energy are helping support South Lanarkshire's third sector in response to the pandemic.
Investment to ease roads pressure at Tinto
New investment in roads infrastructure near Tinto Hill will improve safety and benefit locals and visitors.
Gourmet treats on South Lanarkshire streets
Everyday luxury and a taste of holiday at home is on the menu at one business that's backing the Shop Local, Shop Safe campaign.
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