The Council is utilizing the school closure period for carriageway repairs. Calder Street will be closed between Craig and Victoria Streets, as well as Victoria Street between Calder Street and Glasgow Road, from February 17 to 18. Diversions are in place, and alternate routes are recommended during this time.
Cold temperatures around zero will persist tonight, with possible light snow. Monday will be cloudy and cold, with morning snow in areas like Central Scotland. The weather will ease in the afternoon but may resume in the evening. From Tuesday to Thursday, expect breezy, mild conditions with some rain.
M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park is hosting a Messy Play event for children with additional support needs and their siblings on February 23rd from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. The session, led by a Makaton teacher, includes various activities, a light breakfast, and access to the Krazy Congo soft play area. Tickets are available online.
The Parent Council at Auchinraith Primary is hosting a Bingo Fundraiser on Friday, 7th March 2025, after a date change. Participants are encouraged to attend to support the school and enjoy exciting raffle prizes from various local businesses. Donations are welcome and can be submitted to the school or via email.
David Reid, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on 11th February 2025. His funeral service will be held on 25th February 2025 at 10.00am in South Lanarkshire Crematorium, where family and friends are welcome to pay their respects.
Avoid Barykdes Road in Blantyre this morning, February 15, 2025, due to a serious vehicle crash, with one car overturned. An ambulance is on site, and a person was seen exiting the vehicle and is being treated. Police have not yet arrived, but the road remains partially passable.
Asda is reintroducing its Rollback program, aiming to lower prices across over 4,000 products by an average of 25%. This initiative targets working families seeking value and competes with promotional prices from rivals. Asda will regularly expand the Rollback selection, reaffirming its commitment to providing affordable options for customers.
Blantyre Vics Whites had an exciting experience attending the opening of a new Lidl store, where they received a generous donation of £1,000. This contribution will significantly aid the team in acquiring necessary equipment and kit. The team expressed gratitude for the community support and thanked the parents for organizing the event.