
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.
Local news from Rutherglen and the surrounding area

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dr Khadija Mohammed formerly taught at a Rutherglen primary school.

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

Extra government funding has been made available to the Clyde climate forest for additional planting

The craft ciders, which will include traditional apple ciders, perries and flavoured ciders, will cost £2.99 a pint.

Hayden Quinn, 15, did not hesitate when the elderly man collapsed on Rutherglen Main Street.

The themed lunch allowed the 10 primary schools to submit their own meal choice for that day, with each dish having a Rutherglen slant to it.

Emergency services are on the scene.

A 52-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the disturbance.