Charlie Faulkiner, a respected figure in Scotland’s retail industry, has passed away. Starting his career in a Blantyre Co-op, he rose through the Co-operative movement, eventually becoming chief executive of wholesale operations. A resident of Hamilton, he was an active community member and is survived by his wife, son, and granddaughter.
Firefighters have been battling a blaze this evening at the Fernhill Private School in Rutherglen. This old, historic building was so prominent in this area.
Wee Gurkha Curry House in High Blantyre has received the Highly Recommended Nepalese Restaurant Award at the Spice Awards 2026, marking a significant achievement for the family-run establishment. The team expressed gratitude to their staff and customers for their support, celebrating this recognition of hard work and dedication.
Alexander ‘Sandy’ and Ailsa Bell celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on September 11th. The couple, who met in Blackpool in 1973, married in 1976 and have built a life in Blantyre, raising three children and welcoming grandchildren. Their family expresses pride in their achievement and love for them. Congratulations to Sandy and Ailsa!
A men’s mental health group, Keep The Heid, is meeting on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 7pm to 9pm at the BSA Hub in Blantyre. This gathering offers a safe space for men to connect, share experiences, and find support without pressure or judgment. All are welcome to attend.
It was one of those rare, life moments when most people remember where they were. On the morning of 11 September 2001, hijacked passenger aircraft were flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington. A fourth aircraft, United Airlines Flight 93, crashed in Pennsylvania after […]
Further update from Police. Detectives are appealing for information following a serious sexual assault in Blantyre. Shortly after 10pm on Tuesday, 8 September, 2026 a woman was walking her dog on an open grassy area of ground off Westerpark Avenue, near to Abernethy Avenue, Westcraigs, High Blantyre when she was approached by a man who […]
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.