Starting July 1, ScotRail will implement a £10 minimum fare for passengers boarding without a valid ticket. An education period will allow three months for people to adapt to this change, with staff reminders in place until then. More details, including exemptions, are available on their website.
Essential road repairs on Sydes Brae in High Blantyre will result in a closure from April 13 to April 17. Only work and emergency vehicles will have access. Residents will be informed of arrangements, and diversions are in place. Authorities ask road users to plan journeys accordingly to minimize inconvenience.
Astronauts aboard Artemis II are making history by traveling farther from Earth than any crew before them, passing previous Apollo distance records. As they circled the Moon, the team captured images of the far side and tested spacecraft systems, marking a significant milestone in humanity’s return to deep-space exploration after over 50 years.
Temperatures in the UK, particularly in Lanarkshire, are expected to rise significantly above the April average due to a warm air plume, reaching around 18 degrees. However, this temporary warmth will be short-lived, as cooler weather is forecasted to return by Thursday.
You may want to avoid the bottom of Stonefield Road next Monday as roadworks are due to take place. Contractors will be setting up on Monday 13th April at the junction to improve traffic signalling loops. Queues longer than usual are expected to form, especially at peak times. The necessary work by South Lanarkshire Council […]
Police Scotland is investigating a theft at “Unleash the Dogs” on Blantyre Farm Road, reported around 4:40 AM on March 29, 2026. Officers are currently conducting inquiries into the incident, and updates will follow as the investigation progresses. Subscribers can receive earlier alerts on crime stories.
Terry Polockus of Blantyre has passed away. His funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, April 9th, at 12pm, taking place at South Lanarkshire Crematorium, Sydes Brae, High Blantyre. Family and friends are invited to attend. Our condolences are extended to all during this difficult time.
Year 1 Level 7 students at the University of the West of Scotland completed their final term this week. They are now preparing for a busy 12-week placement with the Scottish Ambulance Service and other partners. Wishing them success, they are expected to return refreshed for Year 2 in September.