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91-year-old man dies after being hit by truck in devastating Rutherglen crash

Officers were called to Ballochmill Road at around 11.25am on Tuesday, September 29.

1 October 2026
Glasgow Live

Glasgow traveller family blamed for firebombing van in brutal war between clans

The longstanding dispute between the two families intensified earlier this month following a confrontation in Rutherglen.

30 September 2026
Glasgow Live

Pedestrian, 91, seriously injured after being hit by truck in Rutherglen

Emergency services raced to the scene on Tuesday morning.

30 September 2026
Glasgow Live

M74 near Rutherglen closed as police warn motorists to 'avoid area' after crash

Motorists are asked to avoid the area.

29 September 2026
Glasgow Live

Crews battle fire at former Rutherglen school just months after its closure

No injuries were reported and crews remain on the scene today, Saturday.

12 September 2026
Daily Record

Cambuslang and Rutherglen community groups are in line for council grants

Final decisions on how much each group receives will be made by councillors at a committee on September 2.

28 August 2026
Daily Record

Rutherglen MSP backs surveys exploring families' experiences of going online

Two Scottish Government surveys will explore families’ experiences of smartphones, social media and being online.

25 August 2026
Daily Record

Burnside Scouts celebrate 115 years during Scotland's largest free festival

Get along to the Scout Hall on Rutherglen's Crawfurd Road as part of the 36th Doors Open Days Festival.

21 August 2026
Daily Record

Rutherglen 900 to hold public meeting about Overtoun Park Bandstand

The event will also explore the possibility of re-establishing a Friends of Overtoun Park group to help support the park’s future.

20 August 2026
Glasgow Live

Lanarkshire police vow to tackle 'concerning youth disorder' in areas of Rutherglen

Western Avenue and Toryglen Road have seen residents concerned by youths throwing fireworks, and recently a Glasgow delivery driver was assaulted and robbed in the area.

15 August 2026
Daily Record

Rutherglen launches book festival to celebrate town's 900th anniversary

Frank Quitely, Michael Mullen and Denise Mina are among the star names appearing in the royal burgh during this autumn's month-long festival.

14 August 2026
Glasgow Live

Glasgow JustEat driver pelted with eggs during delivery in sickening racist attack

Abdul Begum said he was left in tears following the terrifying hate crime while he was out delivering a McDonald's order in Rutherglen.

14 August 2026
Daily Record

Rutherglen to get ‘increased visible police presence’ after youth disorder

Lanarkshire Police are responding to incidents around Western Avenue and Toryglen Road.

14 August 2026
Daily Record

Rutherglen MSP welcomes stats showing university places for 18-year-olds

Clare Haughey says “This is fantastic news for young people in Rutherglen and Cambuslang, and across Scotland."

10 August 2026
Daily Record

Businesses club together at Rutherglen's Topgolf for latest Clyde Gateway Transition to Net Zero networking event

The gathering saw the programme celebrate supporting more than 60 businesses since its launch in early 2024.

7 August 2026
Daily Record

Rutherglen man becomes construction manager at Persimmon Homes West Scotland

Jack Sloss swapped a career in the Royal Navy for housebuilding.

5 August 2026
Daily Record

Rutherglen MSP welcomes Scottish Government financial support for families with hospitalised children

Through the Young Patients Family Fund, the Scottish Government has provided over £72,000 this financial year to families receiving care from NHS Lanarkshire.

5 August 2026
Daily Record

South Lanarkshire launches recruitment drive for Home Carers

The partnership is recruiting home carers to support older and disabled residents in communities including Hamilton, East Kilbride, Clydesdale and Rutherglen and Cambuslang.

4 August 2026
Daily Record

University professor wins 2026 British Educational Research Association (BERA) Equality in Education Award

Dr Khadija Mohammed formerly taught at a Rutherglen primary school.

3 August 2026
Daily Record

Rutherglen 900 Bowling Invitation Mixed Fours Tournament a 'fantastic day'

Bowling clubs from across the Rutherglen and District Bowling Association came together for a special showcase.

29 July 2026

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