Features

South Lanarkshire residents encouraged to take a leap and volunteer

By Gillian Provan

The LEAP Project provides befriending and handyman services in South Lanarkshire.

Features

On this week

On this week in history, a racing driver was born, a church opened and a 15-second echo was recorded.

Features

What's on guide for Monday

From Whinhall Action Week activities to sessions on volunteering, there's lots going on in Lanarkshire.

Features

Tasty recipe for coleslaw

The latest recipe from the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Healthy Eating Initiative is for coleslaw.

Sport

Rutherglen ASC round-up

Rutherglen Amateur Swimming Club's Harley Mathieson on the latest news from the club.

Opinion

Blog: Every Penny Counts

Lynne Penny blogs on fundraising to send her four-year-old daughter to America for life changing surgery.

News

Launch of bereavement programme

Young people dealing with loss can learn how to cope at new course.

Features

Find a home for Henry

The Staffie is staying at the Scottish SPCA's Lanarkshire Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre.

News

Poor absence cover for teachers

South Lanarkshire EIS survey finds teachers are dissatisfied with short term supply cover.

Local democracy

Few upsets as councillors return

Little surprise as councillor Eddie McAvoy returns as leader and Clydesdale councillor Eileen Logan is provost.

Opinion

Race your way to fitness

STV Cambuslang and Rutherglen blogger Pamela McCrory focuses on running for beginners.

Sport

Young athletes to fly the flag

The squad of 18 will travel to Daegu in South Korea in July to compete in four sports.

News

Call for cancer drug U-turn

Abiraterone, which can extend lives by months, has been approved for use in England and Wales.

Court & Crime

Crimebeat: Rutherglen

Strathclyde Police appeal for witnesses after a car is vandalised and goods are stolen in Rutherglen.

Opinion

Warning over midge outbreak

Central Scotland Forest Trust encourage residents to prepare for record number of midges in latest blog.

News

Community gather for tea event

James Kelly and Tom Greatrex joined forces with STV Local for the session.

Sport

Longhorns return to winning ways

The Lanarkshire side turned in a professional display against their Yorkshire rivals.

News

Tributes for health board chief

Scottish health secretary speaks of 'great friend and supportive colleague' Ken Corsar, who died last week.

Features

Find a home for Dollar

Staffordshire Rescue Scotland volunteers are on the hunt for a new home for the ten-month-old.

News

Taster sessions for adults

From recycling tips to walks around Cambuslang Park to mark Adult Learners Week 2012 in South Lanarkshire.

Announcements

Centre looks to double donations

Any donations made to the Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre are set to be doubled.