In Blantyre, renovations at Hamilton West and the closure of the railway platform have led to increased parking around the train station, making local roads congested. Residents report blocked streets affecting services like garbage collection and express concerns over pedestrian safety and emergency access during ongoing roadworks set to continue until August.
We think this is just brilliant! A new high quality supported accommodation project which will see a new homeless village being built has been given planning permission. The £3m project will be delivered in partnership between South Lanarkshire Council and the charity Social Bite, based at the site of the former Westfield Saw Mills in Harriet […]
We’re receiving complaints that Wheelie bins are being stolen (again) around the village area and John Street area in Blantyre. One local resident told us that kids are stealing bins and taking them down the River Clyde nature walk. The resident added, “We have just had a bin stolen and I’ve reported it to the police […]
An action packed, exciting day is planned for this Tuesday as David Livingstone Birthplace hosts their fantastic Family Fun day! It’s on Tuesday 9th August 2022 from 11am until 3pm at the Birthplace Grounds, just off Station Road, The Village, Blantyre. Join in with: Egg and spoon racesThree legged racesSack racesTug of WarVolley BallRoundersTable tennisLawn […]
We’re loving the brand new Ice Cream Shop, which has opened up at the Village. Situated in the beautiful grounds of David Livingstone Birthplace, just off Station Road, Blantyre the shop is now open for businesses, with a brand new access path leading up to it. The outdoor kiosk shop which opened on Saturday there, […]
A man has been charged after an incident leaving a Blantyre pedestrian fighting for his life in hospital. Emergency crews promptly attended the scene at Anderson Gardens in the Village, Blantyre after the alarm was raised at around 7.40am on Friday, May 29. The 47-year-old pedestrian was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in […]
Police are appealing for information following an attempted murder in Blantyre. The incident happened around 7.40am on Friday, 29 May, 2020, at an address in Anderson Gardens when a car deliberately struck a 47-year-old man. Emergency services attended and the man was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he is being […]
A serious police incident at the end of Station Road in the Village has been unfolding for most of the day. Blantyre has been buzzing with sirens on and off today. Police have been on the scene near Fagan Court at the Village, Blantyre since around 7am this morning, Friday 29 May 2020. They quickly […]