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An eight-year-old girl tragically passed away following an incident during a school sports day in East Kilbride. After falling from her wheelchair, she initially received treatment but was later re-admitted and died. Police are investigating her death as unexplained, and support is being offered to the affected community.
In the news today. Lifeboat volunteers were dispatched after a campervan plunged off a slipway and into the sea near the Isle of Skye. The Kyle of Lochalsh Lifeboat crew were called to Kylerhea at around 11.40am on Wednesday, reaching the scene within ten minutes. On arrival, they found the vehicle overturned in the water […]
Tact Healthy Park in Coatshill, Blantyre offers ready-made hanging baskets for sale, with sales supporting the organization. Visit Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 to see Marianne, who is available to assist. The baskets are locally grown, ensuring quality and community support.
Scotland’s largest inflatable theme park is coming to the David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre from May 22nd to 25th. Children aged 3-14 can enjoy unlimited bouncing for £12 per session, which includes one free adult admission. Special ASN Sunday sessions require pre-booking for a fun family weekend.
Local man Archibald Ward passed away on May 1, 2026, at the age of 89. His funeral will be held at St Joseph’s RC Church on May 29, at 10 am, followed by a committal at Priestfield Cemetery. The community extends condolences to his family during this difficult time.
Marion Allan’s funeral will be held on Monday, 25th May at 10am at South Lanarkshire crematorium in High Blantyre. Family and friends are invited to attend. The community extends its condolences during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Marion.
Temperatures are set to rise significantly this week, reaching the 20s by the weekend and potentially hitting 23 degrees. While Friday may experience some patchy rain in Central Scotland, clear weather is expected from Saturday through Bank Holiday Monday, leading to bright spells and good sunshine. Summer is on the way.