Major advancements are underway for Hamilton town centre’s transformation. The Regent Shopping Centre has been sold, with collaborative plans emerging. Progress includes redesigns for New Cross Shopping Centre and finalizing Bairds building sale. A £100,000 investment supports Hamilton Town Square, while initial success leads to permanent Quarry Street reopening.
The former Bairds building in Hamilton could be either demolished or repurposed under ambitious proposals by South Lanarkshire Council. The proposal is part of a £55m investment by South Lanarkshire Council. Almost £8 million has been set aside for Hamilton town centre under the authority’s new “Building Back fund”. One of the first projects given […]
Join us in Hamilton on 1st March 2025 for an exciting LEGO event hosted by Tartan LUG. Entry is £3.50 (free for under 5s), featuring stunning displays, a raffle, LJO Minifigures, a free build area, and a minifig hunt. All profits benefit Care Of Police Survivors. Tickets available online or at the door.
Residents in Auchingramont Court, Hamilton had a lucky escape during Storm Eowyn, when the strong winds blew part of the building down. The tall metal weather vane which is usually at the top of the steeple of the converted church, blew off and crashed down through the roof of the flats below! Authorities then closed […]
On January 15, 2025, at 8.25pm, emergency services responded to a report of a seriously injured woman in Hamilton. A 78-year-old woman was pronounced dead, and her death is regarded as unexplained pending a post mortem. A 49-year-old woman has been arrested, and investigations continue.
Four junctions are to be improved as part of the Hamilton Community Growth Area. The main works are being phased to avoid disruption to the area as much as possible. Off-site works will first of all take place at the junction of Gateside Street/Johnstone Road and introduce traffic signals. These works will take place from […]
Firefighters rushed to the scene of a blaze at the former Baird’s department store on Duke Street, Hamilton, this morning Friday 13th December at 6:40 AM. Crews worked to extinguish the fire, with reports of four fire appliances at the scene. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Safety concerns around asbestos were noted […]
Take care this weekend if out and about driving in Hamilton. Police officers will be carrying out speed checks in the Silvertonhill area of Hamilton this weekend as part of a festive season clampdown. They are working with partner agencies to try to reduce the number of drivers speeding. A spokesperson for the police said, […]