Year: 2024

Well done Shelley

Another lovely wee story of kindness in the community. This time the Good Samaritan was caring Shelley Hilston of Hamilton. Shelley and her daughter were in Blantyre Asda today and was at the checkout putting their shopping through when they noticed an elderly lady in the other lane getting her shopping scanned at the same […]

Christmas Glitch

Officials were left red faced late yesterday afternoon, when the Christmas lights failed to come on after 2 countdowns at EK Village Christmas lights switch on event! Whilst the afternoon itself prior to the switch on was a general festive success, some people took to Facebook to air their complaints about overpriced items, lack of […]

Weather Outlook

Tonight will have a largely dry and cloudy start. Cloud will clear to the south later in the night to leave a cold night with clear skies. Tuesday Tomorrow will be a largely dry day with wintry sunshine. It will be another chilly and breezy day with a northerly breeze. Outlook for Wednesday to Friday […]

Glasgow Christmas Markets

Looking for nearby festive markets? Don’t want to travel to Edinburgh? The George Square Christmas Markets in Glasgow will return to the city on November 23rd to January 5th. George Square will feature an array of thrilling attractions such as the 80m Drop Tower, the Booster Maxx Carousel, the Wave Swinger, the Helter Skelter and […]

Blantyre Festive Artisan Market

A pleasant, festive afternoon was had today, Sunday 17th November at the Blantyre Festive Artisan Market. We were in good company at David Livingstone Birthplace, just off Station Road, Blantyre as the grounds were much busier than usual and crowds came down to see 32 beautiful Artisan stalls. The weather was kind with the rain […]

Train Trouble

ScotRail has said a train has developed a fault between Blantyre and Newton station in Cambuslang. As of late afternoon, services between Larkhall and Balloch, Milngavie and Motherwell via Blantyre, and Glasgow Central to Newton are subject to delays and alterations. Major disruption to the Blantyre line this evening continues. Please check before travelling.

House of CK

A new Clinic is opening in December in Blantyre! House of CK will be coming to you in December this year and they’re on the hunt for their DREAM TEAM Hairdressers x2Make-Up Artist x1— with Kirsty Shevlin and Carol McGarry. Nail Technician x1 All on a self employed basis, competitive rates and busy locale! If […]

Kat’s Final Journey

A sensitive story tonight about a Blantyre family going through a painful and difficult time as one of their own is diagnosed with a terminal illness. A family in need of our collective help. Pictured is Kat, who has just turned 27 on the 2nd of October. She is the first born daughter and is […]