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Calderside Christmas Concert

Well done to everybody who took part and helped organise the wonderful Christmas concert in Calderside Academy, Blantyre this evening. A real entertaining festive delight!!
Local Business Festive Event

Several local businesses based at Glasgow Road, Blantyre have come up with a fantastic initiative to help local families this festive season. The Stonefield Tavern, together with Nicola’s Salon and Agnew’s Cafe will be hosting a very festive, special Christmas…
Da Luciano Demolished

Popular Italian restaurant Da Luciano in Bothwell, has now been completely demolished. Having been the latest restaurant in the normally quiet town of Bothwell to be subjected to arson attacks, Da Luciano was forced to permanently close in August following…
Successful Outing to WDRG

3rd Blantyre Scouts were guests invited along to the Western Desert Recce Group HQ at High Blantyre this week. A very successful visit as 15 Scouts were given an interesting talk about WW2 and a tour of the garages and…
What’s On at Asda

Look out for various organisations and events around the foyer at Asda, Blantyre this December. Kicking off today with the Rock Choir at 11am. Sunday 3/12: 11am Rock Choir for Tickled Pink 3pm to 5pm Asda Christmas Get Together (thank you for…
Scotland’s Group (Euro 24)

The Euro 24 draw has taken place this evening and Scotland now know who they’re playing against! Group A: Germany, Hungary, Scotland, Switzerland Should be exciting. Scotland will be playing the Euro hosts in the very first opener game of…
Euromillions £186m jackpot

With no jackpot winners last night, the current Euromillions lottery jackpot rolls over this Tuesday to an incredible £186 MILLION! At nearly a fifth of a BILLION pounds, it represents one of the largest ever jackpots in the history of…
Glasgow Flights Suspended

All flights to and from Glasgow Airport have been suspended after last night’s snowfall. Airport workers have been working hard through the night to ensure operations resume as soon as possible. Work continues to clear runways. The airport is urging passengers to check their…
Lanarkshire Snowfall

It’s been snowing fairly heavy in Lanarkshire through the night. People throughout Central Scotland are waking up to some significant snowfall, everything covered in a white festive wonderland! Not so great for those working outside this weekend, but kids are…
Northern Lights Tonight

Scotland could see “absolutely epic” displays of the Northern Lights on Friday based on new weather reports. Meteorological data and cloud cover information indicates that certain parts of Scotland may see the night sky lit up in dazzling displays of…
Paul McDougall Photographer

Paul McDougall is a talented wildlife photographer born in England but living in Blantyre for the last 10 years. His stunning images are part of an incredible exhibition at the David Livingstone Birthplace in Blantyre from 2nd December to 17th…
Strachan Craft Butchers Award

Well known local business ‘Strachan Craft Butchers’ which recognises the value of staff training and advancement has scooped a national industry award! Strachan Craft Butchers – which has shops in Blantyre, Larkhall and East Kilbride – has been named “Training Partner of…
Employment Opportunity

Blantyre Miners Welfare Indoor Bowling Club are looking to award an Employment Contract to a suitably qualified, enthusiastic individual for the role of Stadium Manager. JOB OUTLINE – STADIUM MANAGER The role of the Stadium Manager is to support the…
High Blantyre Primary Christmas Fayre

A brilliant Christmas Fayre to look forward to. This time the turn of High Blantyre Primary School, Broompark Road, Blantyre. Fun begins at 6pm, tomorrow Thursday 30th November 23 for 2 hours until 8pm. With tombolas, raffles, Santa’s grotto, loads…
Successful Christmas Fayre

What a great evening we had tonight at the David Livingstone Memorial Primary School Christmas Fayre! So many wonderful local businesses were on display with some fantastic stalls and plenty for all the family to see and do. Many festive…
EK Expressway December Roadworks

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are undertaking essential weekend resurfacing on the A725 southbound between High Blantyre and Burnbank from Friday 15th December until Monday 18th December 2023. This scheme, on the East Kilbride Expressway at the B7012 Main Street, Blantyre Junction (Auchinraith), will benefit…

Calderside Christmas Concert

December 5, 2023

Well done to everybody who took part and helped organise the wonderful Christmas concert in Calderside Academy, Blantyre this evening. A real entertaining festive delight!!

Several local businesses based at Glasgow Road, Blantyre have come up with a fantastic initiative to help local families this festive season. The Stonefield Tavern, together with Nicola’s Salon and Agnew’s Cafe will be hosting a very festive, special Christmas treat day for local families in need of a little extra help. The event takes […]

Da Luciano Demolished

December 3, 2023

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Popular Italian restaurant Da Luciano in Bothwell, has now been completely demolished. Having been the latest restaurant in the normally quiet town of Bothwell to be subjected to arson attacks, Da Luciano was forced to permanently close in August following a second targeted fire. Police still treating the attacks as deliberate. This wasn’t the first […]

Successful Outing to WDRG

December 3, 2023

Whats On

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3rd Blantyre Scouts were guests invited along to the Western Desert Recce Group HQ at High Blantyre this week. A very successful visit as 15 Scouts were given an interesting talk about WW2 and a tour of the garages and museum items. Pete Scally who gave the talk was assisted by Don Helsdon, Tom Wallace, […]

What’s On at Asda

December 3, 2023

Whats On

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Look out for various organisations and events around the foyer at Asda, Blantyre this December. Kicking off today with the Rock Choir at 11am. Sunday 3/12: 11am Rock Choir for Tickled Pink 3pm to 5pm Asda Christmas Get Together (thank you for allowing us to use the canteen) Wednesday 6/12: St Blanes School Choir Thursday 7/12: 11am Colleague Voice […]

Scotland’s Group (Euro 24)

December 2, 2023

Sports

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The Euro 24 draw has taken place this evening and Scotland now know who they’re playing against! Group A: Germany, Hungary, Scotland, Switzerland Should be exciting. Scotland will be playing the Euro hosts in the very first opener game of the whole tournament! Euro 24 takes place between 14 June and 14 July 2024 in […]

Euromillions £186m jackpot

December 2, 2023

Whats On

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With no jackpot winners last night, the current Euromillions lottery jackpot rolls over this Tuesday to an incredible £186 MILLION! At nearly a fifth of a BILLION pounds, it represents one of the largest ever jackpots in the history of the lottery, with a frenzy of ticket buying expected this weekend set to increase the […]

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