Category: Travel

A74(M) Closure: Traffic Disruption at Junction 11

The A74(M) is closed at Junction 11 southbound and Junction 13 northbound due to overturned vehicles. A diversion has been established, but motorists should remain cautious and assess conditions when traveling in the area.

New School Bus for Blantyre and Burnbank

Some great news for pupils of St John Ogilvie High School who live in Blantyre and Calderglen! JMB Travel will be introducing a brand new school day only bus service ‘S2’ from next Monday, 1st December 2025. It follows a loop beginning around Calderview Avenue / Caldergrove, travelling through central Blantyre, and finishing at St John Ogilvie. The […]

Ryanair ditches printed boarding passes

Ryanair will transition to entirely digital boarding passes starting November 12, eliminating printed options. Previously, only 20% of passengers used digital passes. Consumer group ‘Which’ worries this change may complicate travel for older individuals. Passengers are encouraged to share their preferences for digital versus printed boarding passes.

Flooded Roads Warning

Drivers should exercise caution due to widespread road flooding from recent heavy rains, with more expected today. The EK Expressway near Raith and the roundabout near Auchinraith are partially flooded but still passable. Residents are encouraged to report any additional flooding they encounter in Lanarkshire.

Review of Taxi Fares – Hamilton Zone

Notice is given that South Lanarkshire Council as Licensing Authority in respect of the licensing of taxis for the Hamilton Zone of South Lanarkshire have, in terms of Section 17 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), approved a review of the current fares tariff for taxis and have agreed NOT to alter […]