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Three stunning Lanarkshire properties compete for Scotland’s Home of the Year
A converted farmhouse near East Kilbride, a converted apartment in Motherwell and an eco-friendly cottage near Biggar are in the…
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Lanarkshire Highland Games star heading to World Championships
A Lanarkshire Highland Games competitor is gearing up to head to the world championships next month. Paul Dearie will compete…
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MOVIE REVIEW: We get crazy with ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’
Having directed the original Spider-Man trilogy, Sam Raimi is no stranger to comic-book flicks. And the Evil Dead helmer was…
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The best places to watch Wednesday’s Europa Cup final in Lanarkshire
As Rangers get ready for their first European final since 2008, many thousands of fans are preparing to fly out…
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Caring Carluke gran celebrates special birthday as Say It With Flowers recipient
Retired HSBC banker Lynne Carter is celebrating her 60th birthday with a beautiful floral arrangement from the Wishaw Press and…
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Lanarkshire theatre group holds open auditions to find stars in the making
An East Kilbride-based stage school is holding open auditions this month for its next production. It comes in the wake…
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Lanarkshire author celebrates publication of her fifth novel
A Rutherglen author is celebrating the publication of her new novel. Irene Lebeter released the book, entitled Ginger, to positive…
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Lanarkshire pensioner makes the cut to train to become barber
An Uddingston pensioner is returning to his roots to take up a career in barbering – four decades after first…
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Lanarkshire Love Island star joins judging panel for Health & Fitness Awards
A Love Island star from Lanarkshire has confirmed he will return home to join the judging panel at the Scottish…
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Wishaw weight-loss consultant shares tips for staying in shape this summer
A Lanarkshire weight-loss consultant has given a number of top tips for staying in shape for the summer. Slimming World’s…
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‘Adopted Scots’ Robin Kingsland and Paul Albertson to perform at EK theatre
“What does it take to become an adopted Scot?” quips actor Robin Kingsland. “I’ve worked here for decades, toured round…
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Newly refurbished Lanarkshire museum is nominated for top UK award
A Lanarkshire museum has been nominated for a top industry award. The David Livingstone Birthplace Museum in Blantyre is in…
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Lanarkshire theatre group set to debut new plays
A Lanarkshire theatre group is set to debut two new plays. The shows, created by Rutherglen Repertory Theatre, will be…
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The long and winding Lanarkshire road that could lead to your new front door
It’s not often a large family home arrives on the Lanarkshire property market whose imposing corner position on a substantial…
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Lanarkshire community groups encouraged to apply for funding
New funding has been made available for community groups in Lanarkshire that provide short breaks and services to carers. The…
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MOVIE REVIEW: We hang on in there with the harrowing ‘The Boy Behind the Door’
Co-writers and directors David Charbonier and Justin Powell make a fine first impression with their full-length feature debut. It follows…
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New Lanark to introduce parking charges to help protect its future
New Lanark has announced it is to introduce a new parking charge to support the renowned visitor attraction. The restored…
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Ball in beloved Hamilton woman’s name will help others through loss of loved one
A Lanarkshire family, who lost their precious daughter and sister to cancer, are helping to support the establishment of a…
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Coatbridge woman’s book swap brunch will focus on new book about Deacon Blue
The popular Bookface Book Swap Brunch returns this Saturday, May 7, with a treat for music fans, as Paul English,…
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Lanarkshire butchers carve up the competition to be crowned ‘Best in Britain’
Muirhead butchers S. Collins & Son is celebrating after lifting the industry’s top annual national award – Britain’s Best Butchers…
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Kind-hearted Lanarkshire lollipop lady is our Say It With Flowers recipient
Caring 50-year-old Linda Murray works as a lollipop lady for the joint campuses of Wishaw Academy and St Ignatius Primary…
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Lanarkshire man has his sight restored & ‘life back’ thanks to second guide dog
The broken heart of a visually impaired Lanarkshire man has been mended with the arrival of new, four legged companion.…
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New Lanark to reopen to visitors after two years of being closed
One of Lanarkshire’s most popular visitor attractions is celebrating its reopening after almost two years of being closed. The restored…
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Lanarkshire community garden shortlisted for award
Eastfield community centre is on a mission to establish a community garden for locals to enjoy. The centre in Cambuslang…
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Idlewild indie legend Roddy Woomble to perform in Strathaven next month
Roddy Woomble, frontman for Scottish indie legends Idlewild, has been confirmed as the next top act to grace the Strathaven…
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Lanarkshire classic car show hopes to drive influx of visitors to town
A host of stunning classic cars will be on display for the first time in a unique Lanarkshire show next…
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Lanarkshire actress Blythe Duff set for new role alongside jazz orchestra
She used to be one of TV’s top cops – now Lanarkshire actress Blythe Duff is going on a different…
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TV REVIEW: We dive in for a fun time with Schitt’s Creek
After having this show recommended to me by a few people I finally relented and gave it a try –…
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Lanarkshire audience ‘delighted’ with shipbuilding musical
A bumper audience enjoyed a play marking the 50th anniversary of the famous Glasgow shipbuilders “work-in”. Over 150 people attended…
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WATCH: Bird’s eye view of Lanarkshire town captured by drone enthusiast
It’s the Lanarkshire location where the region’s firefighters practice their skills. Now locals can enjoy a bird’s eye view of…
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Cambuslang runner delighted by her Boston marathon experience
A Lanarkshire runner took a successful Stateside trip in her Stateside earlier this month – by completing the iconic Boston…
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Road restrictions revealed ahead of major Lanarkshire event this weekend
A traffic restriction order will be in place at this Saturday’s massive Stereofunk event at Chatelherault Country Park. As well…
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Silver screen returning to Lanarkshire town decades after closure of cinema
Movie-goers can enjoy the splendour of the silver screen in a North Lanarkshire town for the first time in around…
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Lanarkshire balloon artist’s deep breath at America’s Big Balloon Build event
A talented Coatbridge balloon artist was walking on air after becoming the only Scottish participant in her field to help…
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Lanarkshire crowd wowed by night of much-loved songs from famous musicals
A Lanarkshire audience were treated to a full evening of musical entertainment on Saturday as talented singers wowed their crowd.…
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MOVIE MEMORIES: Braving danger as classic disaster flicks are recalled fondly
Hello again fans of the silver screen, my latest ‘Movie Memories’ article for Lanarkshire Live is dedicated, with loving memory,…
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Lanarkshire charity seek volunteer gardeners to help refurbish their garden
An Airdrie-based charity that support carers and people with neurological conditions is on the lookout for green fingered volunteers. Parkinson’s…
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Diamond Chryston couple mark 60th anniversary with a special card from the Queen
A diamond Lanarkshire duo who met aboard a Royal Naval ship party in Plymouth, celebrated 60 years of wedded bliss…
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Lanarkshire drag queen set to perform in his home town for the very first time
One of Britain’s best loved drag queens is set to perform his highly acclaimed and “wickedly comical female impersonation cabaret…
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Lanarkshire restaurant ‘forced’ to raise menu prices amid cost of living crisis
A restaurant owner has said the current cost of living has forced him to raise menu prices. Derek Mather owns…
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Burlesque beauties building confidence & body positivity in Lanarkshire classes
A troupe of burlesque beauties are encouraging other women to shake off their inhibitions and build their personal confidence by…
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MOVIE REVIEW: We check in for supernatural scares with ‘The Night House’
Mixing Hitchcockian suspense and thrills and supernatural scares, The Night House makes for an intriguing watch. Rebecca Hall stars as…
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Motherwell Concert Hall announces two huge shows for May
Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre have announced two huge shows due to take place next month. Pretty as Pink will…
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New theatre show set to roll into Lanarkshire this weekend
A theatre production marking the 50th anniversary of the famous Glasgow shipbuilders “work-in” comes to Rutherglen this weekend. A performance…
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Lanarkshire am-dram theatre group set to dazzle with two new shows
A Lanarkshire theatre and drama school is set to entertain audiences with two fantastic shows. Self-funded am-dram group, Encore Stars…
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Historic Lanark Lanimer Day celebrations set to return to former glory in June
Lanark Lanimer celebrations will return this year and promise to be bigger and better than ever. The pandemic saw a…
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Lanarkshire scout leader honoured with award for his ‘exceptional’ service
A Lanarkshire scout leader has been honoured for his many years of “exceptional service”. Earlier this year we told how…
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Nathan Evans teams up with Doctor Who as latest tune features in episode
Lanarkshire singing sensation Nathan Evans’ music was heard by millions of TV viewers at the weekend as he teamed up…
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Kind-hearted Newarthill gran is this week’s Say it With Flowers recipient
A Newarthill grandmother has been nominated for our ‘Say it With Flowers’ award by her loving daughter. Heather Brandon told…
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