Judith Tonner

Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse has returned to the SNP from Labour after less than a year, while three returning MSPs kept their seats

South Lanarkshire Council's leader is stepping down from his role at the helm of the local authority after being elected as an MSP.

A military veteran has given a gold-standard upgrade to a prominent memorial honouring Lanarkshire's Victoria Cross holders.

A dedicated fundraiser and helper at Lanarkshire's Scottish SPCA rehoming centre has been crowned volunteer of the year at the nationwide Petplan and ADCH animal charity awards.

Two Lanarkshire MSPs have been re-appointed to the new Scottish Government cabinet, with both now taking on different portfolios.

More than 20 local artists and community groups are sharing their creative work, ranging from paintings and pottery to picture framing and pyrography

Talented singers from a Hamilton school were in perfect harmony as they earned an impressive placing at a closely-contested choir festival.

Youngsters from Little Pets playgroup and preschool made a big impression as they took over Rutherglen's shopping centre, bringing “pure sunshine” to shoppers and staff.

A date has been set for the council ward by-election in Larkhall, following last month's passing of popular local representative Lesley McDonald.

Leisure chiefs are “appalled” at damage to grass pitches at Hamilton Palace Sports Grounds. The fire service rushed to tackle a burnt-out car last Tuesday, May 19.