New road markings have been introduced as part of the pilot scheme to permit short-stay car parking on Quarry Street. This follows concerns raised by some motorists who found it difficult to identify the areas where parking was permitted in the Hamilton town centre street. Discussions with Hamilton Business Improvement District (also known as Hamilton […]
** UPDATE – This work is now postponed until a later date. ** Original Article: Maybe best try to avoid particular streets in the centre of Hamilton today if you’re out and about. Roadworks are scheduled for today, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June on Campbell Street from the junction at Chapel Street. Cadzow Lane […]
South Lanarkshire Council has developed a masterplan for the town centre, which will include the repurposing of some areas, the introduction of residential properties and new retail opportunities. The plans include the potential to create new residential blocks suitable for people of all ages and families, some commercial ground floor uses, amenities and car parking. […]
Not often we post about tipping as far over as Hamilton, but we couldn’t help but mention the state of Douglas Park Retail on Douglas Park Lane. The place is covered in rubbish, possibly fly tipping at the side of the clothing donation banks situated at the side of the retail park. (Just after the […]
Chatelherault Country Park has been named in a nationwide network of Ancient Woodlands, and trees, dedicated to The Queen. This week The Queen’s Green Canopy announced the network of 70 Ancient Woodlands and 70 Ancient Trees across the United Kingdom which will form the Ancient Canopy to celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, 70 years of […]
Two lowlife bogus workmen entered an elderly person’s home in Hamilton, locking her up whilst they ransacked her property. The disgusting and frightening incident took place at Burnblea Gardens on Wednesday afternoon, 28th April 2021 just before 3pm. Two men posing as Scottish Water workers entered the house of the 75 year old female and […]
Following an incident at Hamilton Train Station last Saturday, Police have now charged four people. A man was stabbed around 9.20pm on Saturday 13th March after alighting from the train. An altercation then followed, resulting in him being stabbed. He suffered serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital by paramedics for treatment. British […]
It’s bad news again for banks in the area as ‘Santander’ announce an exit from Hamilton. The long established bank at Quarry Street has been unable to reach an agreement with their landlord regarding the rental of their Hamilton branch and as such, will permanently exit from Hamilton on 17th December 2020. The bank have […]