O2 mobile customers will see their bills rise by 40% more than initially communicated, increasing from £1.80 to £2.50 a month starting April 2026. This rise disproportionately affects those on cheaper plans, with most customers, regardless of contract status, facing the hike. The increase exceeds current inflation rates.
Local resident Alistair Gordon is exploring the establishment of an ‘Energy Club’ aimed at reducing energy bills for residents. This initiative would connect locals with renewable energy projects, allowing them to purchase discounted electricity generated from sources like wind turbines or solar farms. Interested individuals can contact Alistair for details.
Thousands of Vodafone users experienced widespread outages in broadband and mobile services, with over 130,000 reports documented by Downdetector. The company acknowledged a significant network issue impacting 4G, 5G, and broadband services, confirming engineers are actively addressing the problem for its 18 million UK customers.
Essential maintenance in ML3 Hamilton is finished. Scottish Water has thanked customers for their patience and apologized for any inconvenience. Customers might experience discoloured water, which may necessitate running taps for some time until the water clears.
Repairs to a burst water pipe in Blantyre are complete, and Scottish Water is gradually restoring supply to customers. There may be temporary discolored or cloudy water due to trapped air. Customers are advised to run taps until the water clears. For support, call 0800 0778 778. Thank you for your patience.
Residents in Blantyre experienced water supply interruptions due to a burst water main, which has now been repaired. Scottish Water informed customers via their website that they might encounter discoloured water following the repairs and advised running the cold kitchen tap at half pressure until it runs clear.
Thousands of EE and BT customers are experiencing outages, preventing them from making or receiving calls. BT’s spokesperson apologized for the issue and stated that the company is urgently working to resolve it, promising to provide updates as the situation progresses. Have you been affected?
Scottish Water is conducting repairs on a burst water main at Park Lane, Blantyre, starting today, Wednesday, July 23rd. The work will involve the footway and is anticipated to take five working days to complete.