Demolition at East Kilbride’s Centre West is advancing under a £50 million redevelopment led by South Lanarkshire Council. Plans include around 250 homes, social housing, shops, public spaces and a Civic Heart with a library, theatre and community facilities. Demolition should finish by mid-2027, with construction beginning in 2027 and completion targeted for 2029.
Blantyre Old Parish Church Hall will host a Christmas Fayre on Saturday 21st November, from 2pm to 4pm. Visitors can browse gift stalls, enjoy tea and mince pies, and join a bottle stall. Children enter free and can enjoy Santa’s Grotto, face painting, refreshments, and gifts, while adults pay £2.
Lanarkshire is forecast to experience a cold week, with daytime temperatures reaching only around 5–6°C and frost likely on several nights. Despite sensational reports of snow bombs and prolonged Arctic chills, the conditions are typical for mid-November. Residents should dress warmly outdoors and remain cautious on potentially icy surfaces.
Redburn Farm Inn in High Blantyre hosted a successful Christmas market on Saturday, 14 November. Visitors enjoyed festive shopping from stalls offering gifts, jewellery, 3D-printed items, Tropic products, cupcakes and Santa Paws treats. The event, held alongside Blantyre’s main market, brought extra seasonal spirit and supported local stallholders and businesses.
Blantyre actress Molly Geddes will star as Cinderella at Glasgow’s Citizens Theatre from 28 November to 31 December 2026. An RCS graduate, she has built an impressive career across television and stage. This fresh, musical adaptation, directed by Joanna Bowman, promises magic, mischief and surprises, celebrating Molly’s inspiring journey from childhood ambition to leading role.
Social care Personal Assistants support people with diverse needs at home and in the community, helping them maintain independence, dignity and choice. The role requires no formal qualifications and offers flexible work. A recent Hamilton information event explained opportunities, employment guidance and available support for prospective PAs and people seeking assistance.
Edinburgh’s Christmas market opened on Saturday 14 November at East Princes Street Gardens, featuring festive stalls, lights and fairground rides. It runs until 3 January 2027, excluding Christmas Day, with free entry. Visitors pay separately for food, drinks and attractions. Travellers should check varying opening hours and expect busy periods.
The Laser Lass, based at L.A. Clinic in Hamilton, provides laser hair removal, tattoo removal, and skin rejuvenation. Led by a qualified nurse with 12 years’ clinical experience, services also include carbon laser facials and treatments for pigmentation, thread veins, and rosacea. Contact The Laser Lass to discuss suitability and arrange a consultation.