Calum Gray, inspired by his previous performance at a fundraising event for Kilbryde Hospice, has been invited to participate in the Strictly Kilbryde event. He aims to raise £3,000 for the hospice, which provided care for his family. He encourages donations, stating that every contribution helps support vital services.
Loanend Road west of Blantyre will be closed from April 16 to April 17 for essential Scottish Water repairs. The closure affects the segment between Bardykes Road and Malcolmwood Farm, and diversions will be implemented via Bardykes Road, Glasgow Road, Hamilton Road, Flemington Road, and Loanend Road.
The candidates for the upcoming South Lanarkshire election on May 7, 2026, have been announced. Each constituency features candidates from various parties, including SNP, Labour, and Conservatives. Voters will receive two ballot papers: one for constituency and another for regional elections, administered by appropriate councils. Further election details are available online.
Starting July 1, ScotRail will implement a £10 minimum fare for passengers boarding without a valid ticket. An education period will allow three months for people to adapt to this change, with staff reminders in place until then. More details, including exemptions, are available on their website.
Essential road repairs on Sydes Brae in High Blantyre will result in a closure from April 13 to April 17. Only work and emergency vehicles will have access. Residents will be informed of arrangements, and diversions are in place. Authorities ask road users to plan journeys accordingly to minimize inconvenience.
Astronauts aboard Artemis II are making history by traveling farther from Earth than any crew before them, passing previous Apollo distance records. As they circled the Moon, the team captured images of the far side and tested spacecraft systems, marking a significant milestone in humanity’s return to deep-space exploration after over 50 years.
Temperatures in the UK, particularly in Lanarkshire, are expected to rise significantly above the April average due to a warm air plume, reaching around 18 degrees. However, this temporary warmth will be short-lived, as cooler weather is forecasted to return by Thursday.
You may want to avoid the bottom of Stonefield Road next Monday as roadworks are due to take place. Contractors will be setting up on Monday 13th April at the junction to improve traffic signalling loops. Queues longer than usual are expected to form, especially at peak times. The necessary work by South Lanarkshire Council […]