The Scottish Government has met this morning and have issued a statement to help avoid speculation on what is coming. However, the cabinet has not reached final decisions yet on what possible further restrictions could be coming. They are meeting again tomorrow morning with an announcement expected tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon. Scotland faces a sharp rise […]
The Scottish Government meet this morning with health officials to discuss if further, tighter restrictions are needed in Scotland. If more restrictions are considered necessary, the First Minister said the government would try to give the public and Scottish Parliament “as much notice as possible”. She indicated that travel restrictions were being considered, and added […]
Blantyre Cllr Bert Thomson recently sent in a statement for publication here. He writes, “For too long Logan Street has been disregarded, been left behind and residents have not been listened too. It is time for real consultation, meaningful productive dialogue, investment and a clear vision for the area. If after consultation if a real […]
Asda customers in Scotland have donated almost 35,000 meals to their local food banks – including 1,994 from the Blantyre store – to help support people struggling to afford essentials due to the impact of Covid-19. Generous customers from the stores, which also includes Livingston, Edinburgh, Dundee Kirkton & Queensferry have helped provide food for […]
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An alert goes out tonight after messages coming in about door handles being tried in Coatshill. Door handles are being tried by an intoxicated male at Carlowrie Avenue, after 9pm tonight, Saturday 3rd October 2020. He’s around 5’5 height grey joggies navy jacket more of stalky build. He seems to have left the street and […]
Scotrail have closed train services to and from Glasgow early tonight following weather warnings. Rail Services ended at 7pm this evening, Saturday 3rd October 2020 as the met Office issued an overnight warning of high winds and rain. Widespread flooding is expected in the next 24 hours.
On Saturday 26 September, Blantyre lad Daniel Dixon was involved in a serious collision when a car collided with his bike. The car stopped and emergency services were called. The 17-year-old is currently in a critical condition within the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow. Tonight, his Uncle commented, “I cannot thank everyone enough so far […]