About Rutherglen Reformer
The Reformer is the local newspaper to Rutherglen and surrounding areas, Cambuslang, Toryglen, Castlemilk and Burnside.
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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 surrounding 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. We remained as the Rutherglen Reformer. 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.
Reviews
The mini cartoon statue was gifted to West Coats Primary School by Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.
Dawn Devlin, of Larchfield Drive, believes greenspace near the road, officially named Willow Boulevard, has become a fly tipping site due to the council’s work – and has spent over two years trying to improve it.
Mum Sarah says her two-year-old daughter could have been killed.
An invitation to the Rutherglen community to an evening of discussion and a celebratory meal to break the fast at the local mosque
Amy swapped Calderwood Primary for two weeks in Africa earlier this year
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This follows one man’s arrest for seven alleged thefts and attempted robberies at properties in Kirkburn Avenue and the Holmhills area of Cambuslang on April 27 and 28 of this year.
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It has been a big success since launching.
A young mum who let a flat in the high rise from a private landlord says she was unaware the council had declared it unsuitable for children.
Police have reminded motorists to give cyclists plenty of space on the roads
The Bistro in Rutherglen have accused Fratelli's in Cambuslang of trying to poach their diners through 'black hat' tactics.
Mohammed Jawab was yesterday granted planning permission to open the amusement arcade in the former TSB Bank building on Main Street.
The trial had originally been scheduled for June 12.
If you have friends and family visiting you in bustling Lanarkshire soon, pick up your free copy of the Lanarkshire Visitor for your complete guide of what's on in the area. With ideas everyone will love, it's available from your local attractions, parks, libraries, restaurants, hotels and travel stations.
The Reformer reported last week how a young mum was demanding to leave the Main Street high rise after her two-year-old son found what she believed to be heroin at the entrance to the lift.
SEND US YOUR SUPERHEROES' PICS! Cash for Kids Superhero Day is back supporting local children on Friday 10th May - and if your children are dressing up, please send their pictures to the Reformer and we'll publish them in the paper in the coming weeks.
Dress up as your favourite superhero for the day, be a star baker and have a cake sale, a coffee morning, a karaoke evening, a sponsored run... do whatever inspires you and raise money for Radio Clyde Cash for Kids.
... Email pictures of your and your kids getting involved, along with names, ages and school to news@rutherglenreformer.co.uk
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