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Lanarkshire-based Rangers fan tells how taxi driver saved his Seville dream
A Lanarkshire man has told how a fellow Rangers fan came to his rescue after he was forced to go…
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South Lanarkshire Council is on the hunt for dedicated carers
South Lanarkshire Council is shining a light on a rewarding career opportunity. Becoming a short breaks carer with the council…
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New council homes completed in North Lanarkshire building project
New council housing developments have been completed in Coatbridge and Wishaw as North Lanarkshire’s building project continues to provide 5000…
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Lanarkshire nursery shows it’s the wheel deal with successful fundraising cycle
Staff at a Lanarkshire nursery showed pedal power with a sponsored cycle last weekend. Parents of youngsters at Glenburgh Nursery…
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Lanarkshire pupils are on the ball with Scottish Women’s FA Cup visit
Lanarkshire school pupils were on the ball last week after getting to see some football silverware up close. Youngsters at…
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Running star goes from EK to Uzbekistan in fundraiser with diplomat dad
An East Kilbride running star travelled to Uzbekistan to help set the pace for her diplomat dad as they took…
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Disabled club left without vital transport due to review of ‘climate crisis’
A Lanarkshire club that provides a vital service for disabled people is in danger of closing, after a health group…
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Wishaw seniors group enjoys late festive lunch marking Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Dozens of older people enjoyed a late Christmas party in Newmains while marking the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. SWELS (Seniors with…
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Youngsters lead the way in keeping East Kilbride school active
An East Kilbride primary school got all sporty this week. Greenburn School, which caters for children with additional support needs…
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Exhibit honouring man who gave name to listed Lanarkshire swimming pool opens
An exhibition revealing the history behind a grade-A listed swimming pool in Lanarkshire made a splash this week. The permanent…
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MSP is pooch perfect after her dog takes prize at Holyrood canine contest
An MSP has been left paws-itively delighted after her beloved pooch took home a prize at a recent awards ceremony.…
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Development opportunities as South Lanarkshire Council put offices up for sale
South Lanarkshire Council has put offices up for sale, creating opportunities for development. The Montrose House Offices in Hamilton, formerly…
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New toddler group opens its doors in Lanarkshire village
The first session of a new toddler group in Cleland has taken place. Teeny Tiny Totz was set up by…
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Lanarkshire couple celebrate 50 years married after hospital bed wedding
A Lanarkshire couple who married in a hospital after the groom took unwell have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Michael…
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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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Charity highlights connection between debt and loneliness in East Kilbride
An East Kilbride Debt Centre has released new statistics highlighting how loneliness and debt is affecting many people in the…
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Co-working space helps give empty Lanarkshire premises new lease of life
A new lease of life has been given to the former offices of a travel company in East Kilbride town…
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Lanarkshire customers among thousands who filed tax returns at first opportunity
Lanarkshire residents were among the nearly 66,500 customers who filed their 2021 to 2022 tax return on the first day…
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Lanarkshire pupil wins council competition for spreading anti-litter message
A primary school pupil from Rutherglen with designs on spreading an anti-litter message has come out tops in a new…
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Church to celebrate 70 years of Baptist presence in East Kilbride with fun day
An East Kilbride church is celebrating its own 70th Jubilee this summer. As well as the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee taking…
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Wishaw care home celebrates victory thanks to new football activity
Residents at Beechwood Care Home in Wishaw are celebrating victory, after Fit-Baw instructors, Paul Mooney and Seamus Duggan, awarded them…
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Lanarkshire pupil celebrates Deaf Awareness Week with clothing collaboration
A deaf Lanarkshire pupil has collaborated with a leading fashion brand to celebrate Deaf Awareness Week. Kara Gillespie, an S4…
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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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DJ to bring GBX-style set to Lanarkshire venue this month
A well-known DJ is bringing a GBX-style set to Biggar for the first time ever at the end of this…
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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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Lanarkshire residents’ pay tribute to tragic little Rayhan
Caring neighbours have turned their Airdrie street yellow in memory of “ray of sunshine” Rayhan Majid, as his family aim…
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Lanarkshire working families can get tax free childcare for their kids
South Lanarkshire working families can get up to £2000 per child for childcare from the government. The UK Government scheme…
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Lanarkshire abuse victim hid in bathroom as ex said he’d rip her head off’
An East Kilbride domestic abuse victim locked herself in the bathroom for an hour to get away from her violent…
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Neighbourhood Networks’ Lanarkshire members get ready for party in the park
A charity organisation that provides peer support to vulnerable people in Lanarkshire is celebrating a milestone anniversary with a huge…
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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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Police patrols stepped-up in Strathaven after spate of vandalism and disorder
Police in Lanarkshire are stepping up patrols in Strathaven Park after a spate of petty vandalism and disorder in recent…
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East Kilbride MP warns constituents of dangers of impersonation fraud
A Lanarkshire MP has warned her constituents to be on the alert as cases of impersonation fraud increase significantly across…
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Lanarkshire nurses praised for ‘enormous’ contribution’ to NHS during pandemic
Every nurse in Lanarkshire and beyond is today being recognised for their “enormous contribution” to the NHS during the Covid…
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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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Family-run Lanarkshire restaurant hopes to curry favour with judges at awards
An award-winning Lanarkshire restaurant is in the running for yet more top accolades, as it prepares to open its second…
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EK at 75: TV star Lorraine Kelly reflects on landing her first job at the News
East Kilbride has been very good to me. It’s where I spent my teenage years and where I got my…
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Entries now open for North Lanarkshire In Bloom Garden Awards
Could your garden be one of the best on show in North Lanarkshire? If so, then why not enter this…
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Vicious knifeman tried to stab victim in front of child in Lanarkshire street
A knifeman tried to stab a man in front of a four-year-old child in a Wishaw street. Stuart McGowan had…
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Objections raised over proposed Rutherglen restaurant on former carwash site
A former car wash site could be turned into a takeaway restaurant under new plans. A proposal has been lodged…
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South Lanarkshire’s first ever Green councillor has been elected
The Green Party achieved an historic win last week when their first councillor was elected to South Lanarkshire Council. Kirsten…
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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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Jabracadabra as caring magician helps children receive their Covid vaccinations
A Lanarkshire dad is working his magic to help youngsters feel at ease while receiving their Covid jabs. When former…
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Food charity based in Lanarkshire needs help in its drive to keep it on the road
A North Lanarkshire-based food charity is looking for help to keep it on the road, after the engine of their…
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Work of East Kilbride aid HQ has had an impact across the globe
A former British High Commissioner visited the East Kilbride joint base of the UK’s aid effort recently – as the…
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Closure date announced for historic North Lanarkshire bank
North Lanarkshire municipal bank will finally cease its operations on September 30. Remaining customers are now being urged to take…
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Thug glassed pal and tried to bite cop during violent episode in Wishaw flat
A man who hit a pal with a glass tumbler during a drinking session has been jailed for 16 months.…
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Poignant Chris’s House event for Lanarkshire residents commemorating loved ones
Hundreds of people walked from darkness into the light at the weekend to remember loved ones lost to suicide. They…
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