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A holiday romance in Blackpool led to 60 years of marriage

A holiday romance in Blackpool led to 60 years of marriage

Published: Thursday, 05 February 2026

One night in Blackpool in 1963, a Glasgow man’s eyes lit up brighter than the town’s famous illuminations when they caught sight of a girl across the floor of the dancing in the Winter Gardens.

Planning news

More council homes on the way

New council homes are to be purchased at a development in Almada Street, Hamilton.

Environment news

Pupils take winter jacket appeal to heart of their community

Pupils have helped ensure hundreds of children, young people and families across South Lanarkshire face the winter months with warmth and dignity.

Education news

Superhero pupils lead school attendance campaign

A South Lanarkshire primary school pupil carefully mixing a science experiment is the face of the latest phase of the council’s #EverySchoolDayMatters campaign.

Housing news

Don't put up with noisy neighbours

Everybody has the right to feel safe and enjoy peace within their home. 

Roads news

Resurfacing works for road in Strathaven

Improvement works are to take place on a road in Strathaven from next week.

Cambuslang/Rutherglen news

Cash boost for food banks

The good work of local food banks is to receive a £40,000 boost from South Lanarkshire Council.

East Kilbride news

Community grants help groups across East Kilbride area

Almost £1900 of community grants have been awarded to five local groups by the East Kilbride Area Committee.

Clydesdale news

Roof and window repairs completed at library

Improvement works part funded by the council’s Transformation Fund have resulted in substantial repairs to the roof and windows of Lanark Library.

Hamilton news

Defibrillator to help community thanks to Wish List

A potentially life-saving defibrillator has been installed in Hamilton – thanks to the council’s Community Wish List.