Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a UK-wide ban on social media for under 16s, including platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram. This decision aims to protect children from harmful content and encourages offline activities. Details on implementation will follow, marking one of the strictest measures globally against youth access to social media.
The M74 is closed northbound at Junction 8 due to a road traffic incident, today Saturday 13th June 2026. To accommodate this closure there is no access from Junction 7. Long delays. Please avoid. Diversion details added – Commence at Junction 8, exit motorway at off slip to roundabout – take 4th exit to A71 […]
Police are seeking public help to locate two missing 12-year-old girls, Gracie-Jo Morrison and Serena Solberg, last seen in Balornock, Glasgow around 11.30pm on June 5, 2026. Concerns for their welfare are growing. Any information should be reported to Police Scotland by calling 101 with reference 2201.
A recent data breach at Companies House allowed some internet users to edit company details online. In response, Companies House has temporarily suspended its filing service. A spokesperson acknowledged the issue and apologized for any inconvenience caused to customers during the investigation.
Glasgow residents awaken this morning to the most horrific scenes after a major fire caused a building to collapse in the city’s Union Street. Scotland’s busiest railway station is closed all day after the major blaze in which part of a building next door to it collapsed last night. There has been significant travel disruption. […]
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.
A burst water main on Hamilton Road is causing significant disruption for drivers and local residents. Scottish Water is working to repair the issue, which has left nearby residents without water. The repair is expected to be completed by 08:00, with water service gradually restored afterwards.
Reports are circulating on social media that a UK wide crackdown on TV licence dodgers is underway. We’ve had several reports ourselves of TV licence officials at the doors of Lanarkshire residents during the last week. Some issuing warnings, others sent packing. The actual use and effectiveness in detecting unlicensed TV watching is controversial and not […]