This weekend, vandals set fire to the Blantyre Victoria Football Club’s supporters stand, causing significant damage to the Container seatings. The club plans to involve police to identify the culprits. This incident follows reports of youths starting fires in nearby public spaces, raising concerns about reckless behavior in the community.
Police Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a woman was assaulted on the Blantyre train from Dalmuir to Larkhall. At around 7.15pm on Monday 3 November, a man assaulted a woman by attempting to choke her. He then got off of the train at Blantyre railway station. A man in his 30s […]
Some muppet has spray painted the Blantyre Works Heritage display at David Livingstone centre with obscene graffiti. It’s sad to see our beautiful and historic spaces being brought down aesthetically by bored idiots. It takes a partially mindless individual with incredibly low values to spend the time to do such acts of deliberate vandalism. Speaking […]
Police have confirmed that the fire at ‘Cut Restaurant’ in Bothwell was deliberately set, leading to the temporary closure of the business. Emergency services extinguished the fire without injuries. Investigations are ongoing as community concern grows over rising criminal activity in the area.
Cars are being stolen in Blantyre, with a recent theft of a red Suzuki Scross Hybrid (REG: SA23XCB) from a car park at Devlin Grove. This incident is particularly concerning as it involved a vehicle adapted for elderly and disabled residents. Residents are urged to report sightings to the police.
At David Livingstone Birthplace, a statue and fountain were intentionally damaged by an individual, causing financial and operational difficulties for the charity managing the site. The staff emphasized the importance of treating the grounds respectfully and urged visitors to report any damage. CCTV footage is available for investigation purposes.
A man has been arrested and charged following the death of a woman in Bellshill. Around 7.45am on Saturday, 5 July 2025, Pamela Wilson, 45, was found deceased within an address on Blairholm Drive, Bellshill. A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with her death. He is due to appear at Hamilton […]
Vandalism at Greenhall has resulted in the destruction of a community-donated bench, causing an unsightly mess and an expensive cleanup that affects local taxpayers. The act is attributed to outsiders, with a call for information through trail cameras and CCTV to identify those responsible for this mindless crime.