Blantyre resident Ann Lowe celebrated her 80th birthday by donating her birthday money to charity. Instead of gifts, guests contributed to Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity in honor of a family member’s child undergoing cancer treatment. Ann raised £370, rounding it up to £400 in Eilidh’s name, showcasing her generosity.
Residents in Coatshill reported vehicle damage in Blantyre, including a broken wing mirror and a dent caused by a thrown bottle. One resident expressed concern for the safety of elderly neighbors. Authorities remind residents to remain vigilant and report any vandalism to the police.
A brand new playground is being formed at Kirkton Park, High Blantyre. The old swings and play equipment has been removed by South Lanarkshire Council, and they’re creating a new play area, more centrally located in the park, closer to the existing zipwire. The new location is away from homes and being in the middle […]
Local resident Laura McQuiggan is hoping to gather community support and volunteers to help her ressurrect Blantyre Summer Gala and the Christmas Lights Switch on events. She told us, “Would anyone be interested in reforming the Blantyre Community Committee? With everything that happened during Covid, it feels like some of our community spirit sadly faded […]
A suspected trespasser was reported at Wheatlands, Blantyre, seen around 2pm on February 28th, observed “trying gates” and entering gardens. Residents are reminded to secure their properties and report suspicious activity to the police. With longer evenings approaching, vigilance is encouraged to ensure community safety.
Today heralds the start of meteorological spring as March arrives, bringing longer days to the UK. In the coming weeks, residents can expect approximately two additional hours of daylight, along with the upcoming clock change that promises brighter evenings ahead.
Sunday will be cloudy with rain, becoming breezy. Tonight into Monday stays wet, with patchy rain easing. Monday starts cloudy with brief rain, then clears up before more clouds return. From Tuesday to Thursday, expect a chilly start on Tuesday with sun, fog on Wednesday, and wet, windy conditions on Thursday afternoon.
Chatelherault Park in Hamilton is set for a significant upgrade, with plans to enhance visitor facilities, access, and paths, improve the adventure play area, repair historic buildings, and introduce new event infrastructure. A website will follow a public consultation, as the council aims to make it a major destination.