Ahead of their BIG opening, Nisa Local are now hiring staff at the West End Blantyre. They’re looking for friendly and reliable shop staff to join the team at Nisa Blantyre! 🛒 If you enjoy working with people and want to be part of a great local team, they’d love to hear from you. ✅ […]
Colleagues at Asda Hamilton supported the Hamilton Information Project for Youth (HIPY) with a £970 grant from the Asda Foundation. HIPY aids local youth by providing essential support services, including free period products. The funding will enhance their monthly wellbeing drop-in service, fostering a community hub for young people and families.
Amazon is launching Alexa+, the most significant upgrade for Alexa devices since their inception. This new AI-powered service enhances conversational capabilities, competing with Gemini and ChatGPT. Users can choose different modes, including a ‘sassy’ option. New devices will have it built-in, while current users can upgrade for free if subscribed to Amazon Prime.
Cakes By Rebecca, a bakery in Blantyre, is celebrating the opening of its second shop today, March 21st, at the Barras in Glasgow’s East end. This expansion moves beyond its initial location at Blantyre Industrial. The new shop is expected to attract many customers, showcasing the success of local businesses.
NCP, a major UK car park firm, has entered administration due to ongoing financial losses, with PwC as administrators. They aim to sell the business to benefit creditors. While all sites remain operational and staff are retained, the company’s situation places 692 jobs at risk.
Smith’s Funeral Directors celebrated Mother’s Day by visiting Victoria Care Home, gifting each woman a bouquet of daffodils. They also thanked the nurses and carers with a gift basket and a heartfelt card for their dedication. This gesture brightened the day for residents and staff alike, reflecting community kindness.
Pagazzi, a well-known lighting company with a 45-year history, has entered administration, leading to the loss of up to 70 jobs and the closure of 11 stores. Despite attempts to restructure, the company struggled with declining high street sales. George Lafferty from BTG has been appointed as administrator.
Royal Mail faces criticism for announcing a price increase for first-class stamps to £1.80 and second-class stamps to 91p, effective April 7th. The company attributes the hike to rising delivery costs, while Citizens Advice’s Anne Pardoe emphasizes the need for clear justification, warning it burdens consumers amid declining service quality.