Business and trade News
Groups and businesses can still join fun
Published: Friday 27th April 2012
There are a few stalls left at this year's fun day marketplace for community groups and local businesses to promote themselves.
Warning over trio of scams
Published: Wednesday 7th March 2012
New warnings have been issued about a trio of 'scams' targeting residents across South Lanarkshire.
Old school transforms into business hub
Published: Monday 5th March 2012
The transformation of a former primary school in Rutherglen to modern business units is almost complete.
Lanarkshire business awards
Published: Friday 2nd March 2012
The top businesses from across Lanarkshire have been recognised at a special awards ceremony tonight.
Pupils score big in micro challenge
Published: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Pupils from East Kilbride have beaten more than 500 other teams at a national entrepreneurial challenge.
Don't let virus scammers ruin Christmas
Published: Tuesday 20th December 2011
Everyone is being warned to watch out for the latest version of a 'spam scam' targeting consumers this festive season.
Windfarm funding for athletics hub
Published: Monday 12th December 2011
Two athletics clubs in East Kilbride are getting more than £20,000 from the Whitelee Renewable Energy Fund.
Countdown to find top businesses
Published: Saturday 29th October 2011
Local businesses are being urged to enter the Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards 2012.
Support for businesses employing graduates
Published: Wednesday 14th September 2011
An innovative project has been set up to help graduates in South Lanarkshire find jobs.
Don't be tempted by get rich quick scam
Published: Thursday 4th August 2011
Householders are being targeted by a new version of a scam saying they can claim millions from a deceased 'relative'.
Opening ceremony is just the ticket
Published: Wednesday 6th July 2011
They're the hottest tickets in town, they're free and they're available now at North and South Lanarkshire Council box offices.
Scam ticket warning as Take That hit town
Published: Friday 17th June 2011
Trading Standards officers in South Lanarkshire are warning live music fans about a suspected online ticket scam.
Race on for countdown to Games
Published: Wednesday 8th June 2011
Hamilton Park is set to start the 50-Day countdown to the 2011 Lanarkshire International Children's Games.
Second supermarket for Larkhall
Published: Tuesday 24th May 2011
A second multi-million pound supermarket is coming to Larkhall with 400 new jobs being created by both developments.
Buy with confidence coming to area
Published: Tuesday 17th May 2011
A 'Buy with Confidence' scheme is being introduced to improve consumer protection across South Lanarkshire.
Windfarm fund benefits play park
Published: Monday 4th April 2011
A play park at Lanark Loch will be upgraded thanks to £50,000 from the Black Law Renewable Energy Fund.
Memorial Hall refurbishment gets underway
Published: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
The sensitive restoration of Lanark Memorial Hall gets underway early next month.
Challenge set for junior journalists
Published: Monday 21st February 2011
Budding youngsters are being challenged to become junior journalists and write about their area.
£65,000 windfarm fund for local projects
Published: Monday 29th November 2010
Three projects are to benefit from more than £65,000 of funding from the Whitelee Renewable Energy Fund.
Don't toy with safety this Christmas
Published: Wednesday 24th November 2010
With the top 12 toys costing £500 Trading Standards fears hard-pressed parents may look for cheaper, potentially dangerous alternatives.
Online consumer advice week
Published: Friday 17th September 2010
Next week Trading Standards officers will be out and about giving advise to anyone who is concerned about the potential dangers of online shopping.
Stations warned for selling petrol to child
Published: Wednesday 8th September 2010
Three filling stations have received formal warnings after petrol was sold to an under-age volunteer during a test purchasing exercise.
