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South Lanarkshire Council Celebrates Hamilton Academical FC’s 150th Birthday South Lanarkshire Council has extended warm wishes to Hamilton Academical FC on their momentous 150th anniversary. The council members unanimously passed a motion on Thursday to honour the football club for its remarkable milestone. Established in late 1874 by the rector James Blacklock and students of…

Hamilton Boccia King Steph McGuire to Light up Hometown Christmas Lights Display Steph McGuire, the Paralympic champion of Hamilton, had the honour of meeting King Charles and Princess Anne earlier this month. Now, he is getting ready to switch on his hometown’s Christmas lights this Saturday. McGuire’s journey to this moment was not without challenges.…

Ayrshire swimmers make a splash at British Championship event in Crawley Three talented swimmers from Ayrshire showcased their skills at the British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships 2024 held in Crawley. Cerys McCrindle, 22, from Ayr, Laura Logan, 30, from Coylton, and Alan Jardine, 37, from Kilmarnock, represented the South Ayrshire Para Swim Squad during the…

St Johnstone striker Nicky Clark expressed his frustration after thieves stole his car from a driveway in Dundee. The ex-Rangers star, who now plays for St Johnstone in the Premiership, was left livid after his Volkswagen Touareg was taken on Wednesday night. Clark turned to social media to ask his almost 39,000 followers to help…

Rangers and Scotland legend Ally McCoist has opened up about his battle with Dupuytren’s contracture, an incurable condition that causes his fingers to bend towards his palms. The 62-year-old revealed that he has been dealing with this abnormal thickening of the skin in the palm of his hand for several years. Named after the French…

Judy Murray has shared a hilarious story about how she “blames” Rafael Nadal for motivating her son Andy on to greatness in his tennis career. The retired Spanish legend, Nadal, announced his retirement from tennis after securing a remarkable 22 Grand Slam titles, including an impressive 14 French Open victories. Nadal’s retirement came after Spain’s…

Young students at a school in Kenya are now proudly sporting Hibernian Football Club (Hibs) shirts, thanks to a partnership between the club’s sponsor and the school. St Don Bosco School in Likuyani, Kenya, a school that provides support to children with additional needs such as physical impairments or cerebral palsy, has received these shirts…

Astro Gymnastics in Livingston recently hosted the annual East of Scotland acrobatic gymnastics competition, welcoming almost 300 gymnasts and 555 spectators. The event brought together gymnasts from Acrobay Gymnastics Trust in Dalgety Bay, Linlithgow School of Gymnasts, and Astro Gymnastics. The competition featured gymnasts of various ages and abilities, including some who have represented Great…