South Lanarkshire Council has agreed to explore options for operating a new commercial waste service. A motion at a meeting of the Council asked officers to investigate the existing commercial waste management arrangements, with a view to looking at a new system. The motion states: Council asks officers to explore and report on the feasibility […]
The Scottish Government has announced the reinstatement of a universal winter heating payment to help pensioners heat their homes next winter. This decision follows cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment by the UK Government by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, which had initially prompted similar reductions in Scotland. Previously, all pensioners were set to receive up to […]
Exciting news from Amazonia at M&D’s Theme Park! They’ve welcomed a tiny but mighty new addition—a baby endangered emperor tamarin! This is the first time the team has successfully bred this rare species, and they couldn’t be prouder. As part of the European Endangered Species Breeding Programme (EEP) by EAZA, this little one marks an important milestone […]
After the excitement of an albino otter or mink at the Calder, this chap turns up. A heron poised and waiting for passing lunch in the River Calder. Fishing was the name of the game in this great photo, kindly shared to the page by reader, Willie McLelland. Have YOU got a photo you would […]
As we end the weekend, had to laugh at this sight! In our own garden, the last of the apples have fallen from the trees, especially this weekend with snow and wind. Some cores scattered around the ground having been eaten by squirrels and foxes. But…..there’s just ONE apple left on all of the trees. […]
It’s SO wild out there tonight as Storm Bert batters Scotland with high winds. There’s roof damage at High Blantyre’s former Matt’s Bar and the billboard have blown down. Authorities have been contacted. Any other reports of damage around the town?
Helen McKean shared this photo, which appears to be a rare, albino otter or mink. It was photographed on Friday at the Calder, just west of Blantyre. Taking refuge out of the inclement weather. Apologies for the quality of the photo, which is due entirely to us zooming in, to deliberately exclude the location. The […]
Some windy weather is forecast later today, Sunday 24th November 2024. Following the ice and snow of yesterday, temperatures are a little warmer and climbing as the thaw continues. A tree had fallen at Sydes Brae, yesterday partially blocking the road at High Blantyre, but is now cleared, passable. Not so much the wind which […]