A few messages this afternoon about emergency services in Low Blantyre. This was in response to a fire at Ennisfree Road, (behind St Joseph’s Church). Fire brigade quickly attended the scene just before midday, Saturday 8th August 2020 in what is described by neighbours as being a minor fire which was promptly extinguished. The fire […]
Dozens of people throughout Lanarkshire and Glasgow have reported this week that they’ve received an unexpected parcel in the post, despite not having ordered anything. The mystery is easily explained and unfortunately is part of a scam. The process is known as “brushing” where vendors in China seek to increase their standing on Eastern Auction […]
Following our post about a vandalised van this morning, we’ve decided to highlight a common issue with similar crimes. The stolen or damaged van is just one of three we know about in the Blantyre area in as many weeks. Three weeks ago another white works van was found at Manse Brae, then this one […]
Take care if out walking, cycling or driving this morning. Something appears to have struck the central island on Glasgow Road near the Westend. There’s pieces of vehicle lying on the road and pavement.
We’ve received reports of intermittent power outages in the Blantyre area throughout the day. It seems to have started around 6.55am this morning, where power failures tripped house alarms and electrical devices around homes in High Blantyre. Subsequent reports show power outages occurred in Blantyre in the morning and into early afternoon. Were YOU affected […]
ATTENTION We would like to make members of the public aware that the shooting range and field training facility at Dechmont Range in Cambuslang, is now back in use. As people take to exercising outdoors again more and more, this news will be important for Blantyre and Cambuslang residents. The 150-acre site can be accessed […]
A quick alert just to make dog walkers and cyclists especially aware that there’s lots of broken glass strewn over the road near the Springwell Hall, Blantyre. If the fly tipping isn’t bad enough at that area, it looks like many bottles have been smashed on the carriageway. Please take care in this area which […]
Be aware, some readers have received an email pretending to be from Paypal stating their account has been limited. We also received it. The email looks official but IS a scam. Don’t click on links within it.