Tag: police

Exercise Tartan Kukri turns to Cambuslang

Police Scotland announced a scheduled military training exercise in Cambuslang on September 11, involving armed police and military personnel. Residents may hear blank ammunition resembling gunshots. This exercise, part of the larger Exercise Kukri Dawn, aims to enhance collaboration and response skills among emergency services through realistic operational scenarios.

Police Incident, Blantyre

Parts of Calder Street and Victoria Street have been closed this morning due to an ongoing police incident. As of midday, police and other emergency services were still in attendance with nearby schools locked down, though we are told the incident should be resolved soon. Authorities are responding to a suspicious package thought to have […]

More Hits than the Beatles

Following a surge in collisions at Newhousemill Road Bridge, police are intensifying enforcement efforts. In 2025, there were 32 accidents, causing significant damage. Officers monitored the area in response to public complaints, advising drivers on vehicle size and safe driving practices to prevent further incidents.

M74 Crash Update

Police Scotland have confirmed several people have been taken to hospital after a five-vehicle crash on the M74 near Motherwell. Emergency crews were called to junction five at the Raith interchange at 08:50am earlier this morning Thursday 31st October. Two northbound lanes were closed until about 11:00am, with widespread disruption and tailbacks for drivers. Police […]

Police Appeal after Accident

A 30-year-old man is critically ill in hospital following a serious road crash on the A725 East Kilbride Expressway. At around 10.40pm on Saturday, 17th February 2024, a Bentley Continental GT car was travelling eastbound on the A725 when it appeared to lose control and struck the concrete barrier. The car and the barrier suffered […]

Clampdown on Scrambler Bikes

Local Community Police Officers from Blantyre have been teaming up with South Lanarkshire Council to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by scrambler bikes. They covered McNulty Park/Stonefield Park, the playing fields next to the TACT Hall and the Priory Playing Pitches. All of these areas have recently been reported to Police as areas where scrambler type […]