With rising vehicle crime in the UK, residents share advice to safeguard their cars. Effective strategies include always locking doors, keeping valuables out of sight, parking in well-lit areas, using physical deterrents, employing tracking technology, and safeguarding car keys. These actions can prevent theft and save money.
There were multiple reports of attempted break-ins in Blantyre last night, particularly around Stonefield Road and Burnbrae Road. Witnesses spotted three young individuals attempting to enter homes. Residents are urged to report incidents to police and ensure their properties are secure, as this event is unusual for the area.
Police in Lanarkshire are seeking information about two wilful car fires in Bothwell, with incidents occurring on January 2 and January 5, 2026. Emergency services extinguished the fires, and no injuries were reported. Authorities urge witnesses or anyone with relevant footage to contact them, referencing case number 3222.
Some muppet has spray painted the Blantyre Works Heritage display at David Livingstone centre with obscene graffiti. It’s sad to see our beautiful and historic spaces being brought down aesthetically by bored idiots. It takes a partially mindless individual with incredibly low values to spend the time to do such acts of deliberate vandalism. Speaking […]
A manhunt is underway for two suspects involved in the assault of a 36-year-old man in Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, on 15 January. The victim suffered serious injuries and required hospitalization. Police are investigating and urge anyone with information or relevant footage to contact them using reference 1293 of 22 January 2025.
With a CCTV report earlier today of car handles being tried in Fernslea Avenue, Blantyre in broad daylight…… it’s worth a reminder about keeping doors locked. As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in the festivities—but don’t forget about safety! This time of year often sees an uptick in vehicle-related crimes […]
You may remember last month the reports of a disgusting, sickening and brutal attack on an innocent woman who was sunbathing at the Calder? Melanie Cuthbertson (52) had fallen asleep on 24th June following a day out at the Milheugh Waterfall at the Calder in Blantyre when she was left black and blue following a […]
Disgustingly shameful news story next…..Fireworks night did not pass without incident. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) reported nine attacks during an eight-hour period in Scotland, and sadly…..incidents in Blantyre were amongst them. The cowardly, lowlife attacks on emergency services happened in Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Blantyre and Blackburn in West Lothian. Disgustingly vile crime to attack […]