A search for 15-year-old Connor Rowan, missing since January 21, 2025, is ongoing into its second day. Last seen near Hamilton Grammar School and reportedly in Blantyre, over 80 volunteers are actively searching. Community members are urged to assist and contact Police Scotland with any information about Connor’s whereabouts.
Facebook users are being warned about a new account hacking scam that could infect their devices with malware. Posts featuring phrases like ‘I can’t believe he’s gone’ and ‘I’m going to miss him’ are circulating on the platform. Although it might be tempting to click on the links to learn more, doing so could result in downloading malicious software. […]
Be careful if you use Facebook and get an apparent message from somebody you know which says, “Did you get a code?” or “Did you get the code? xx”. These are phishing attempts to get you to engage in conversation and are caused by the person giving an app access to messenger. If you’re worried […]
Be aware, the M74 is closed at Raith following a multiple vehicle accident. Emergency services have closed down two lanes of the M74 Motorway. Emergency services were called out to Junction 5 at the Raith Interchange, at around 8.50am earlier this morning Thursday 31st October 2024. Lanes one and two northbound have been closed due […]
We have a report of suspicious activity last night in Blantyre. CCTV systems have captured a man pulling up to a house in a white unbranded van and apparently trying to deliver a package at 4.30am. Not by chapping the door, but walking straight up to the house and pretending to leave a small, handheld […]
Just a heads up about a new scam doing the rounds and has affected readers. Your mobile phone receives a text message saying you have a parking fine. No matter what registration number put in, it says there is a £20 fine. A scam, hoping that you’ll pay. If you receive this, block the number […]
We were saddened to hear that an 18-year-old man has died after he was involved in a collision involving an HGV on the M74 in Lanarkshire. The incident was widely covered by national news today and happened near to Junction Six for Hamilton on the southbound motorway. Officers received a report of a man seen […]
Commuters take care. There’s currently (as of 6pm) a car broken down in the inside lane of the A725 East Kilbride Expressway, just after Ireland Alloys. Northbound, as if heading for Raith. Queues have formed back to Auchinraith Roundabout at High Blantyre as traffic converge into the fast lane to get past. Police are in […]