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Recycling reaches new heights

Residents across South Lanarkshire have recycled more than 75,000 tonnes of waste in the past year giving a recycling rate of 37% - one of the highest in the country.Read

Tickets to see world-class gymnastics

Tickets are now available for the world renowned National Danish Gymnastic Performance Team which are visiting South Lanarkshire Leisure as part of a 10-month world tour.Read

Cash boost for athletes going for gold

Three of the most talented local sports stars have been given a major boost in their bid for glory at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in 2014.Read

Long Calderwood pupils are relay good sports

Long Calderwood Primary School has won the annual South Lanarkshire Sportshall Athletics competition, narrowly beating Machanhill Primary School into second place by just six points.Read

Smiley SID on the move to slow traffic

Junior road safety officers from Carnwath Primary School have called on the services of Smiley SID to remind motorists to slow down around their school.Read

Bookshine programme for deaf children

The South Lanarkshire Bookstart programme has introduced a new Bookshine pack aimed at helping deaf and hard of hearing children.Read

Sanderson High officially opens

Pupils at Sanderson High have put their musical talents to good use at the official opening of their new school in East Kilbride.Read

Enforcement of home reports

  Anyone selling a house must have a Home Report or face being served with a statutory fixed penalty of £500. The Penalty Charge Notice will be issued by the council's Consumer and Trading Standards Service, which is responsible for enforcing the new legislation which came into effect on 1 December 2008.Read

Determined pupils succeed with e-café

Pupils and support staff at Rutherglen High School have been presented with the Royal Environmental Health Institute for Scotland's Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate.Read

Hareleeshill Primary officially opens

The £7million new-build Hareleeshill Primary School has been officially opened by Jim Hood MP.Read

Crèche staff honoured at awards ceremony

More than 20 crèche service staff have been awarded level two and three Scottish Vocational Qualifications in childcare learning and development.Read

Festival returns for young at heart

The council's highly popular 'Young at Heart' festival is returning again this year with a fantastic range of events at venues across South Lanarkshire.Read

Art and design pupils are a sensation

High school pupils from across South Lanarkshire are showcasing their work at the Sensation display at the National Museum of Rural Life.Read

Pupils sign up to stop woodland fly-tipping

A group of primary school pupils have joined the fight to protect one of Scotland's hidden natural treasures from the damage caused by fly-tipping.Read

Pupils complete kerbcraft training

A group of primary school pupils are celebrating after completing their Kerbcraft Road Safety Training.Read

2000 tonnes electrical goods recycled

More than 2000 tonnes of unwanted electrical equipment have been sent for recycling in South Lanarkshire in the past year - that's an impressive 6.8kg per head of population.Read

Road safety play drives home responsibilities

Secondary school pupils from across South Lanarkshire have been learning about the responsibilities involved in becoming a driver and getting your first car.Read

Road safety calendar competition winners

The winner of this year's annual Road Safety Calendar Competition is Kirsten Brown, of Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, who won for her thought-provoking design 'Their Lives in your Hands'.Read

£500,000 boost for Dollan Aqua Centre

Dollan Aqua Centre in East Kilbride has received a massive £500,000 boost from sportscotland to help fund its repair and refurbishment.Read

Council receives environmental health plaque

The council has been given a special presentation plaque from the president of the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland.Read

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