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Recycling reaches new heights

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:34:00 GMT

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.

Tickets to see world-class gymnastics

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:30:00 GMT

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.

Cash boost for athletes going for gold

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:28:00 GMT

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.

Long Calderwood pupils are relay good sports

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:27:00 GMT

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.

Smiley SID on the move to slow traffic

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:25:00 GMT

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.

Bookshine programme for deaf children

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:23:00 GMT

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

Sanderson High officially opens

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:18:00 GMT

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

Enforcement of home reports

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:41:00 GMT

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.

Determined pupils succeed with e-café

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:38:00 GMT

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

Hareleeshill Primary officially opens

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:35:00 GMT

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

Crèche staff honoured at awards ceremony

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:31:00 GMT

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

Festival returns for young at heart

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:28:00 GMT

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.

Art and design pupils are a sensation

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:24:00 GMT

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

Pupils sign up to stop woodland fly-tipping

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:21:00 GMT

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.

Pupils complete kerbcraft training

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:04:00 GMT

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

2000 tonnes electrical goods recycled

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:24:00 GMT

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.

Road safety play drives home responsibilities

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:59:00 GMT

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

Road safety calendar competition winners

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:56:00 GMT

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'.

£500,000 boost for Dollan Aqua Centre

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:53:00 GMT

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

Council receives environmental health plaque

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:50:00 GMT

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