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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
Daily Record

Tree planting boost for Hamilton and Rutherglen

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

27 July 2026
Daily Record

Rutherglen and Cambuslang pubs taking part in 10 day cider festival

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

21 July 2026
Glasgow Live

Hero Cambuslang teen performs CPR on man after collapsing on street

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

18 July 2026
Daily Record

Rutherglen schools tucked into tasty treats as part of town's 900th anniversary

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.

17 July 2026
Glasgow Live

Glasgow trains disrupted after emergency incident near Rutherglen

Emergency services are on the scene.

7 July 2026
Glasgow Live

Man arrested over 'serious assault' in Rutherglen as victim hospitalised

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

3 July 2026

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