South Lanarkshire Council will conduct carriageway patching repairs on Glasgow Road, Blantyre, starting July 14, 2026, near the Victoria Care Home junction. The work is expected to last three days, with minor traffic disruptions due to temporary traffic lights anticipated for drivers during this period.
England faces Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals tomorrow. England hopes for Harry Kane’s prowess, while Norway relies on Erling Haaland’s scoring ability. Every minute counts, and fans are invited to predict the outcome and key moments of the match. Excitement builds as both teams vie for a semi-final spot.
John Wildman, a local man aged 74, passed away on July 4, 2026. His funeral is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, at 9 am at South Lanarkshire Crematorium in High Blantyre. The family appreciates support and condolences during this difficult period.
A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, was forced to make an emergency return this morning, shortly after take-off after a cabin window became dislodged in flight. Passengers described hearing a loud bang as the window blew out before the aircraft rapidly descended around 9,000 feet. Oxygen masks dropped from the ceiling as […]
Officers in Glasgow are seeking public assistance to locate 12-year-old Serina Solberg, reported missing since July 10. Last seen on July 9 near the Kingsway flats, she is 4ft 11ins tall, with medium build, long brown hair with blue tips, and was last wearing a black cardigan and leggings. Concerns for her welfare are increasing.
Fiona McDermott of Reform UK Scotland won the Larkhall by-election in Ward 20, receiving 1,150 first preference votes and securing victory in the fourth counting stage. Voter turnout was 20.9%. Congratulations to Cllr McDermott on her election.
Local woman Etta Morrison passed away on June 29, 2026, at the age of 79 after a long illness. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 16, at 12 noon at South Lanarkshire crematorium, followed by a gathering at Parkville, Glasgow Road. The family appreciates the support during this sorrowful time.
Join the Victoria House Care Home Summer Fete in Blantyre on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 12 noon to 2 pm. Enjoy entertainment, food, and community spirit with activities like a bouncy castle, stalls, BBQ, and face painting. It’s a great way to support the local care home and create summer memories.