Do you know what to do if you accidentally dial 999? Misdials to emergency services may increase as people become familiar with new devices and mobiles they’ve received for Christmas. If you accidentally call 999: Don’t hang up, stay on the line and let us know you’re ok. If you do hang up, a service […]
We’ve launched a new look for our posts! As part of optimising the daily volunteer work which goes into our content creation in the background, ensuring efficiencies and providing a uniform , professional look……we’ve standardised an exciting new look and feel to all our posts across ALL social media platforms. This means, from Monday 23rd […]
Yeah, lighter nights are once again on their way! Today, Saturday, December 21st, 2024, marks the Winter Solstice—the shortest day and longest night of the year. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, this is a magical turning point: from here on, the nights will slowly get lighter, and brighter evenings are on the horizon. […]
Electric vehicles (EVs) have now outsold diesel cars in the UK in 2024, marking a pivotal shift in consumer preferences. As government incentives and a growing EV infrastructure reduce barriers, it would appear more drivers are embracing sustainable transport options and opting for electric cars. This year alone, nearly a third of new cars sold […]
Having been the victim of indemnity theft and stolen intellectual property this week, we’ve put ourselves through full verification with Meta, and thrilled to say, we now have blue tick verification against everywhere Blantyre Telegraph’s name appears. Our Pages and Admin account now have Meta’s official blue tick offering us greater access to support, protection […]
Strokes have a traumatic impact on the people that suffer them and their loved ones. They can also affect people of all ages so it’s important to be able to identify the warning signs. By identifying the early signs in yourself or a loved one, you can achieve the best outcome possible. It’s important to […]
Don’t forget, the clocks go BACK one hour tonight, going into Sunday morning at 2am. Meaning an extra hour in bed for most! Just what you want on dark mornings. For many people, this signifies the start of Winter months with it now getting dark at 5pm and progressively earlier.
Don’t forget, the clocks go BACK one hour this weekend. As clock are adjusted back an hour at 2am this Sunday morning, most people will lose an hour in bed. It means slightly lighter mornings for a short time and night getting dark at 5pm and progressively earlier.