Energy prices surged by 12.6% in July and are set to rise another 3.6% on October 1, totaling nearly 17% higher than in April. Martin Lewis highlighted concerns over a potential 18% increase forecasted for January 2027, although final confirmation depends on fluctuating wholesale gas prices before Ofgem’s next cap decision.
Scottish Water is conducting repairs on existing manholes at Hillview Drive, Coatshill, Blantyre, starting September 9. The road will be closed to vehicles near the junction of 73/75, but access for residents will remain available. The work is anticipated to take three working days.
Scotland households can now purchase plug-in solar panels, offering a cost-effective electricity generation alternative. These systems, generating up to 800W AC, connect to household sockets and may not require electrician installation. However, they must meet safety standards. A maximum of four panels can be used, with initial costs lower than traditional setups.
BT Openreach is enhancing its fibre broadband network in Blantyre this week, working on various streets including Armour Court, Schoolhouse Lane, and Glenfruin Road. While there will be work on footpaths in these areas, residents are not expected to experience any service disruptions during this time.
This morning, residents in Blantyre experienced a power outage affecting areas near Stonefield Road and Craig Street. The outage began around 5am, with Scottish Power engineers on site by 6am. Power was successfully restored to all affected areas by 9am. Residents were encouraged to share their experiences.
Full Fibre broadband is now available to 11,000 homes and businesses across Blantyre thanks to a major investment of around £3.3m – but many people could be using slower, less reliable connections. According to BT Openreach, with around 80% of properties in this area now able to upgrade their broadband service, Openreach is encouraging residents […]
The UK government will increase the energy price cap on July 1, 2026, due to rising delivery costs. This change affects all energy providers and is linked to recent geopolitical events, specifically the U.S. war with Iran. The local energy company has announced an additional charge, raising bills by approximately £400 annually.
Higher energy bills will affect 30 million UK households as the energy regulator raises the price cap starting July 1, resulting in a nearly 13% increase in gas and electricity costs. The conflict in Iran is driving these rising costs, leading to an annual bill of £1,862, an increase of £221.