A car crash occurred at the Co-Op Scotmid shop in High Blantyre today, leading to a quick response from emergency services. Local residents shared photos of the incident, and fortunately, it has been confirmed that there were no serious injuries reported.
Popeyes® UK will open its first East Kilbride location on January 27th at 11:00am, marking its sixth Scottish restaurant. To celebrate, the first 100 customers receive free Chicken Sandwiches and exclusive merchandise, with top prizes for early arrivals. The restaurant will feature a full menu, including breakfast from January 28th.
The Big Garden Birdwatch is a free event from January 24th to 26th, encouraging everyone to count birds from their homes or local parks. This helps the RSPB assess the health of UK bird populations, which have decreased significantly. Nearly 400,000 participants are already involved in this important conservation effort.
High Blantyre Primary School has introduced a reading initiative by launching Community Book Boxes at Carrigans. Presented by the ‘Reading Pupil Voice Group’, these boxes offer books for all ages. The school aims to promote reading for pleasure as it works towards achieving its Gold Reading Schools Award.
Jude Bush, a 4-year-old from Blantyre, is celebrated as the youngest stargazer in town. He received a high-resolution telescope for Christmas due to his fascination with the sky. The telescope connects to a tablet, providing impressive images of celestial objects, showcasing his budding interest in astronomy.
TikTok faced a temporary ban affecting 170 million US users due to national security concerns. However, the app resumed services after President-elect Donald Trump announced plans for an executive order to delay the ban. Users have expressed gratitude to Trump as TikTok restores access following the intervention.
Facebook users are being warned about a new account hacking scam that could infect their devices with malware. Posts featuring phrases like ‘I can’t believe he’s gone’ and ‘I’m going to miss him’ are circulating on the platform. Although it might be tempting to click on the links to learn more, doing so could result in downloading malicious software. […]
Calderside Academy in Blantyre is initiating a prom dress swap shop and seeks donations of occasion wear dresses. Those wishing to contribute can drop off dresses at the school office by January 31st. For inquiries, please contact Mrs. Beattie at GW07BEATTIEJENNIFER@GLOW.SCH.UK.