Scotland is set to witness a spectacular solar eclipse on August 12, with over 90% of the Sun obscured. The event, peaking around 7pm, will vary by location, with some areas experiencing up to 94% coverage. Viewers are advised to use proper eclipse glasses for safety and monitor weather conditions.
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Upcoming Solar Eclipse in Scotland: What to Expect
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Maintenance Needed at Auchinraith Roundabout
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Holidays nearly over – back to school!
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The King is coming to Blantyre
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Local Youngster signs for Celtic FC
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Another heatwave coming
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Community Day Success
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Record Breaking Exam Success across Lanarkshire
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Book Launch in Blantyre – Pandemonium in Prague
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Redburn Farm Inn Summertime deal
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Roadworks at Glenfruin Road
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Community Fun Day at David Livingstone Centre
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In loving memory of Tracy Clelland
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Heavy Rain causing flash flooding
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Apply for Free Community Defibrillator
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Nurtured By Nature is officially open!
Maintenance Needed at Auchinraith Roundabout
Concerns have been raised about overgrown shrubs at Auchinraith Roundabout in High Blantyre, which are encroaching into the road, reducing lane width and visibility. This poses a safety risk as drivers are forced to swerve around the obstruction. Urgent action is requested from council representatives to address the issue.
Holidays nearly over – back to school!
The summer holidays are almost over and it’s nearly time for thousands of children and young people across South Lanarkshire to head back to schools and nurseries! Maybe you’re wondering where the summer disappeared to, but the new 2026/27 school year gets underway this week. South Lanarkshire Council has confirmed the dates for the new […]
The King is coming to Blantyre
Elvis fans can look forward to an exciting night on November 22nd as Simon Patrick, a three-time European Champion and finalist on BBC’s World’s Greatest Elvis, performs at Blantyre Miners’ Welfare. The show features classic hits, dynamic costumes, and guest DJ Colin McCreery. Tickets are £15 and may sell out quickly.
Local Youngster signs for Celtic FC
Giorgia Quintiliani, a promising young footballer, has signed with Celtic FC after developing her skills at Blantyre Celtic Community FC. This accomplishment highlights her hard work and serves as an inspiration for aspiring athletes in grassroots football. Congratulations to Giorgia on this exciting new chapter in her career!
Another heatwave coming
Lanarkshire will experience a showery day on Sunday, August 9th, with some sunny spells and cooler temperatures. However, the following week will see a rise in temperatures, potentially reaching 26 degrees by the end of the week, bringing warm evenings and light winds, making sleep more challenging.
Community Day Success
Thank you to everyone who came along to David Livingstone Centre’s Community Day earlier this week. Wednesday the 5th August saw another successful community day with loads of fun activities and once again it was wonderful to see so many people enjoying the day. Well done to everybody involved in organising, volunteering and helping make […]
Record Breaking Exam Success across Lanarkshire
The results are in – and pupils across South Lanarkshire have set records in a number of areas during this year’s exams. More pupils than ever before sat Nat 5s and Highers this year – 62,478 and 22,904 presentations respectively. More than half (51.79%) of S4 learners achieved five or more National 5 qualifications, an […]