As we get into the 3 week lockdown in Lanarkshire, we’re being asked, “is the tip open at High Blantyre?” South Lanarkshire have confirmed is it, posting an update on 19th November. We quote, “Household waste and recycling centres remain open at this time. Only visit these sites if you feel that your journey is […]
We’ve seen some comments from people wondering if restrictions will continue beyond 11th December in Lanarkshire. Mostly from business owners. The answer is, they wont continue as Tier 4 Restrictions will be lifted in some capacity. First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon confirmed this yesterday during her briefing which highlighted a desire for trading to resume on […]
With much of Europe back into National Lockdown, the UK Government is considering a 2nd National Lockdown for England throughout the month of November. If latest reports in the media prove correct, the [English] public is expected to be asked to stay at home once more. But unlike the last lockdown, the prime minister will […]
It’s official, Lanarkshire is now Scotland’s main Covid Hotspot. Things are not looking good this week with the Scottish Government now considering placing North and South Lanarkshire under the highest level of Covid restriction. The leaked letter to Cosla says decisions have yet to be made, but that level four restrictions are currently being considered […]
As we all emerge from lockdown, there are parts of Blantyre (like everywhere else) now very overgrown. The Council have been out cutting the main public parks and are now turning their attention to verges and other council owned grassland spaces. Before they do, we’re looking for YOUR photos of all the overgrown areas of […]
The UK has now officially announced that its current lockdown measures to tackle Coronavirus, WILL be extended for another 3 weeks. The news was delivered by Dominic Raab at 5.05pm and was widely expected. This means that another review will be due on Thursday 7th May 2020. Lockdown conditions remain the same with no lifting of […]