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A friend-of-a-friend led to long-lasting love and marriage
A story that started through friendship and continued into love has now seen 60 years of wedded bliss celebrated.
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.
A sweet led to a diamond for popular East Kilbride couple
A sweet gesture had a long-lasting after-effect: a long and happy marriage.
A grand boost for wellbeing in the community
A Hamilton community group has taken a relaxed approach to a cash boost from the council’s Participatory Budgeting (PB) fund.
Burnhill Action Group secures community fund boost
A £5000 Participatory Budget (PB) grant will help improve and maintain a formerly derelict area now back in community use.
A hundred sweet reasons for Betty to celebrate
A special lady had some special visitors on her very special occasion – and an unusual present.
Local decisions bring funding and fun for all in Burnhill
A year of fun events lies ahead for local people after a successful funding bid by Burnhill Action Group.
Remembering the fallen and their legacy
Remembrance Sunday services took place across South Lanarkshire yesterday, including at the Cenotaph in Hamilton.
Care centre residents get a kick from latest activity
Residents at a Strathaven care centre always enjoy their activities… and they certainly got a kick out of their latest one.
A hundred years have gone into baking Ella’s special birthday cake
A Larkhall lady who was renowned for her baking has enjoyed a very special cake – one for her 100th birthday.
Pearly-white smiles for a diamond occasion
A diamond wedding anniversary is always a happy occasion, but one couple are sure to have an extra sparkle in their smiles.
Diamond occasion for couple steeped in the Royal Burgh
A Lanark couple whose roots are firmly set in the local area have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary.
One hundred happy returns for Lanark lass Liz
A lifelong Lanarkian has celebrated her 100th birthday in the company of South Lanarkshire Provost Margaret Cooper.
Council commits to helping East Kilbride thrive at 75
South Lanarkshire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to Scotland’s first new town on its 75th anniversary.
Piping in a new century for Margaret
It’s not just everyone who is treated to a bagpipe tribute – but one Lanark lady was celebrating a very special occasion.
Council increases grant to support business growth
The door has been opened for more support to be given to more – and bigger – businesses in South Lanarkshire.
Female employees are focus of council support plan
One of the most comprehensive support packages for women employees in Scottish local government has been agreed by the Council.
Flying the flag for country and good causes
Protocol governing the flying of flags outside the council headquarters has been approved at this month’s council meeting.
Don’t feel snowed under this Christmas – help is there for you
Christmas brings joy to many, but for some it’s a time when stress and pressure can be worse than ever.
1,300 additional council homes planned
Ambitious plans have been revealed for 1,300 more council homes across South Lanarkshire.
Together over a lifetime, diamond couple celebrate their time as one
Like diamonds, the relationship of one Larkhall couple seems to have lasted forever.
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.
Carstairs couple sparkle at diamond celebration
A couple well known in the Carstairs community have celebrated 60 sparkling years together.
Heritage of town etched in glass to mark EK75
The rich culture and heritage of East Kilbride have been depicted in a stained-glass window to mark the town’s 75th anniversary.
Rugby club goes green to benefit all of the community
Sport may often be described as partisan, but one local rugby club is definitely neutral – carbon neutral, that is.
Kirkfieldbank couple are still on the love train after 60 years
A couple who met at a railway station have been full steam ahead for wedded bliss ever since.
How a flying ice cream tub led to 60 years of wedded bliss
An act of gallantry in a cinema brought a couple together – and they have now celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
Hamilton couple’s marriage has bowled along nicely for 60 years
As it is 60 years since they wed, it’s safe to say one couple’s marriage has been as smooth as the bowling greens they love.
Supergran Susan celebrates 100 years and counting
It was the biggest of big birthdays when Susan McAleer’s family – who call her Supergran – gathered in Uddingston last week.
Community stars sparkle with diamond achievement
A Rutherglen couple who have a lifetime of service to the community have celebrated a special occasion of their own.
Treasure trail helps address air pollution
An App for a treasure trail game that crossed borders in Lanarkshire was downloaded more than 1100 times last summer.
Anniversary is a sparkling occasion for talented couple
Creativity is integral to the lives of an East Kilbride couple, but one of their best creations has been a wonderful marriage.
Provost’s Christmas message 2021
Our Provost has recorded his Christmas message for all of South Lanarkshire’s residents.
Council Leader's Christmas message to all
The Leader of South Lanarkshire Council, Councillor John Ross, has recorded a Christmas message for the whole community.
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