Summer holidays have commenced for South Lanarkshire Schools, lasting until mid-August. Key dates for the remainder of 2026 and early 2027 include teacher return on August 11, pupil return on August 13, and various holiday breaks throughout the year, ending with the summer break on June 25, 2027.
Police in Cambuslang and Rutherglen are conducting speed checks due to community feedback, aiming to address the common issue of speeding related to road accidents. These initiatives focus on driver education and enforcing traffic laws to enhance safety for drivers and pedestrians alike.
South Lanarkshire Council has started summer surfacing work to limit driver disruption. Beginning June 30, repairs will occur on Hunthill Road in Blantyre, lasting three days. Temporary traffic lights may cause minor delays during this period as they address carriageway patching.
Things are hotting up! No, we don’t mean the fitba. Blantyre and much of Lanarkshire are set to enjoy some of the warmest weather of the year, with temperatures forecast to reach around 28°C tomorrow and potentially even higher. Forecasts suggest parts of Central Scotland could see temperatures approaching 30°C as the current heatwave continues, […]
Full Fibre broadband is now available to 11,000 homes and businesses across Blantyre thanks to a major investment of around £3.3m – but many people could be using slower, less reliable connections. According to BT Openreach, with around 80% of properties in this area now able to upgrade their broadband service, Openreach is encouraging residents […]
Margaret Cooper, Provost of South Lanarkshire, passed away after a lengthy illness. An elected member since 2012 and Provost since 2022, she was known for her dedication to public service and initiatives like the Touch a Life fundraising campaign. Her legacy includes community-focused projects and impactful leadership.
Just one week on and the absolute scumbag who deliberately smashed the Blantyre Volunteer Group charity bus window has done it again! The lowlife has once again been prowling around the charitable group’s premises on Craig Street, Blantyre and smashed another bus window, leaving the group with yet another bill. These windows are in excess […]
Tonight’s the night! In case you’ve been living without the news or internet this week……Scotland face football giants Brazil in a massive FIFA World Cup showdown, with a place in the knockout stages still within reach. (Just!) After a hard-fought campaign so far, Steve Clarke’s men now have the chance to create history against one […]