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The Reformer is the local newspaper to Rutherglen and surrounding areas, Cambuslang, Toryglen, Castle We remained as the Rutherglen Reformer.
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* Please note, the Reformer page is a public forum and anything posted on the page will be considered for publication. If you wish your views to remain private, please send us a Personal Message. The Reformer has been the cornerstone of the local community for 137 years, and continues to provide the best and most in-depth news, features and sport for Rutherglen, Cambuslang and the surroun

ding area. The paper was created by Andrew King and John McAlpine, who both went on to become town councillors. We first hit the shelves on December 4, 1875, under the watchful eye of our first ever editor, Mr R M Russell. In 1962, the Cambuslang Pilot was incorprated into the Reformer, with the name continuing to appear on the masthead until 1971. In 1977, we became the South Side and Rutherglen Reformer, but that experiment lasted a mere four years. uuntil 1991 when we became simply ‘The Reformer’. All of these name changes have been coupled with even more front page masthead changes. The original masthead was the basis until the 1970s when a plainer, simpler design was brought in. Since then, another five have been used. Over the years, The Reformer has reported on all of the biggest events of the day, including detailed reports on the heroism of locals during two World Wars. One of the longest-running stories was the plight of workers at the Cambuslang Hoover plant, which had been almost constantly cutting back on staff until its closure in 2005. We have been in the thick of the action, reporting as Rutherglen was swallowed up into Glasgow District Council and the subsequent decline of the town. Synonymous with that was theme was the decline of Rutherglen Town Hall. But we were there for its grand re-opening in 2005, an event that symbolised the town’s rebirth as part of South Lanarkshire Council. The Reformer itself underwent a revamp and in 2009 we moved our offices to Hamilton. But our dedication to the local community has remained and there are now more ways than ever for readers to keep in contact through our Facebook and Twitter pages. The paper has played a vital role in the community for nearly 14 decades, but we couldn’t have done it without the loyalty of our readers, advertisers and newsagents. Thank you for your support.

05/09/2024

An Ruadh Ghlean and The John Fairweather pubs will offer a discount today.

An Ruadh Ghlean and The John Fairweather pubs will offer a discount this Thursday.

05/09/2024

This follows a public consultation on August 7 where the public expressed their views on the planning application for a innovative homeless village in Rutherglen.

04/09/2024

One of the UK’s oldest and longest-serving milkmen has hung up his bottles in Rutherglen after 51 years of service.

After 51 years of delivering in snow, rain and sunshine, much-loved milkman George has completed his last round.

04/09/2024

Police Scotland are appealing for the public’s help to trace missing Rutherglen woman Natasha Buist.

Natasha Buist has been missing since Friday morning and cops are now asking for the public's help in finding her.

03/09/2024

Social Bite, who are looking to transform a Rutherglen industrial wasteland into a village for the homeless, are encouraging locals to sign up for a charity fundraiser to help support the proposal.

Social Bite are awaiting the decision of their planning application for a 15-unit homeless village on Harriet Street, Rutherglen.

03/09/2024

In an effort to tackle crime on Rutherglen’s Main Street, local businesses, politicians, and law enforcement assembled

A meeting organised by Rutherglen Labour MP Michael Shanks was held last week to help tackle the constant crime on the town's Main Street.

03/09/2024

The Castle Gardens Development in Cambuslang has won a prestigious quality award.

Castle Gardens in Cambuslang has been commended with a Quality Recognition Award.

03/09/2024

Bin strikes have moved a step closer after council workers represented by the country’s biggest union voted overwhelmingly to reject the latest pay offer.

UNISON said today that 86 per cent of its members who voted had opted against a 3.6 per cent uplift in their wages.

03/09/2024

Rutherglen Labour MP Michael Shanks has been invited to a showing of a documentary film called The Big Lie II: Starmer and the Genocide

The SSP's screening of The Big Lie II: Starmer and the Genocide will take place on September 13 in the Reuther Hall.

02/09/2024

Councillor Robert Brown is worried that over 14,000 elderly residents in the Rutherglen constituency will be harmed in the UK Government's plans to scrap Winter Fuel Payments for most pensioners.

Rutherglen South Councillor Robert Brown has backed his party's motion to block the new Labour Government’s plans to scrap Winter Fuel Payments for most pensioners.

02/09/2024

A mum-to-be has gone viral on TikTok after entertaining punters at a Rutherglen pub with her rendition of Tina Turner's We Don't Need Another Hero.

The mum sang 'We Don't Need Another Hero' at a boozer in Rutherglen.

02/09/2024

Officers are appealing for help after two men with weapons acted in a threatening manner towards another driver in Cambuslang

Police Scotland has issued an appeal to track down the two men involved in the incident on Greenless Road, Cambuslang.

29/08/2024

Cambuslang Rangers beat Caledonian Locomotive 4-1 on Saturday, despite missing EIGHT first-team players.

Boss Paul McColl was impressed as his side swept Caledonian Locomotive aside

29/08/2024

The Lanarkshire derby was an eventful one, with East Kilbride coming out on top despite their numerical disadvantage

29/08/2024

Joe Pryce praised his Rutherglen Glencairn side after they twice fought back from behind to stay top of the West of Scotland First Division

Joe Pryce saw his side came from behind twice to win a nine-goal thriller with Petershill

29/08/2024

Rutherglen Library has received a touching ‘tribute throne’ in memory of a local man.

A throne in memory of John Connor has been donated to the Rutherglen Library.

28/08/2024

Voting is open across Rutherglen and Cambuslang for residents to vote for which community groups should receive an allocation of the Participatory Budget.

Residents from Rutherglen and Cambuslang can now vote which local groups will receive funds via the Participatory Budget.

28/08/2024

WWE Legend Hornswoggle was crowned a champion in Rutherglen in what was one of “the best times” he’s had in the ring.

Hornswoggle performed in three wrestling shows in Scotland on a mini tour, with two of them taking place in South Lanarkshire.

28/08/2024

Rutherglen Glencairn’s 2008s has secured a defibrillator after its head coach noted “an alarming increase” of kids collapsing whilst playing football.

Rutherglen Glencairn 2008's coach William O'Leary has helped secure a defibrillator for the club.

28/08/2024

Flip Out trampoline park in Rutherglen reopened on Saturday after a police investigation into the tragic death of a 10-year-old boy.

A ten-year-old died after the emergency services raced to the trampoline park on Southcroft Road in Rutherglen after reports of an incident just before 11am on Sunday, August 18.

28/08/2024

Rail disruption continues as staff investigate damage to overhead wires in Cambuslang.

A broken down train in Cambuslang led to rush hour delays yesterday morning, before they continued all day due to damaged overhead lines - with the problem continuing into today.

28/08/2024

Here's a preview of this week's Reformer. Out in shops now!

27/08/2024

South Lanarkshire residents will need to make appointments to use the area’s six household waste recycling centres from next Monday, September 2.

Residents will now need to book a slot to visit the council's six waste facilities - with an MSP raising concerns about a potential increase in flytipping

23/08/2024

A man has been arrested by plain-clothed cops after being allegedly found with drugs in Rutherglen.

Officers arrested a 31-year-old man in Rutherglen last night after he was allegedly found with a quantity of drugs and cash.

22/08/2024

Ten-man Rutherglen Glencairn bowed out of the South Challenge Cup first round with a last-gasp 2-1 defeat at Premier League side Shotts.

Joe Pryce saw his side crash out in the final knocking of extra-time

22/08/2024

Cambuslang Rugby Club head coach is looking for some home comforts as his team prepares to kick off the new rugby season at Coats Park on Saturday.

Boss Gavin Blackburn says he won't need extra motivation as his side returns to West League 1

22/08/2024

Rutherglen actor Scott Kyle has been left 'demoralised' after he found his promotional van vandalised in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

Scott was alerted to the graffiti on his van on Wednesday afternoon while his team was promoting his show, 'Singin' I'm No A Billy, He's a Tim'.

22/08/2024

Plans to build 56 brand-new homes in Toryglen have been approved, subject to survey

Plans to build 56 brand-new homes in Toryglen have been granted approval by Glasgow City Council.

21/08/2024

Cambuslang Rangers boss had blasted a ‘Sunday league’ situation that sees his side tackle Caledonian Locomotives at Stepford Park in Glasgow this weekend.

Paul McColl isn't happy after learning his side's clash with Caledonian Locomotives has been moved

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