We offer our warmest congratulations to Fr Kieran Burt, who was ordained to the Sacred Priesthood by Bishop Joseph Toal yesterday, 19 June, at St Joseph’s Church, Blantyre. At 25 years old, local man Kieran has the accolade of being Scotland’s youngest priest. His ordination is a joyful occasion for the Diocese of Motherwell. Congratulations […]
We were shocked to hear of the injuries a High Blantyre woman suffered when falling on a Blantyre pavement last week. Jean lives in High Blantyre and suffered severe bruising to her face and sprained wrist, having to go to hospital. Some kind passers by came to her assistance when her accident happened. Earlier this […]
Staff at University Hospital Wishaw have been praised for helping make a terminally ill patient’s final wish come true. Maggie Leaker, who has been with her partner Stephen Langford for 26 years, was able to marry the love of her life in an emotional ceremony held within the hospital sanctuary. With little time to prepare, […]
Sir Rod Stewart visited Angels Hotel in Uddingston on May 13, where he was honored with a framed photograph of Celtic legend Harry Hood. Stewart, a personal admirer of Hood, emphasized his legacy, celebrating their shared history in Celtic football. The evening held emotional significance for Hood’s family, represented by Joanna Spencer.
Calum Gray, a local man, participated in the Strictly Kilbryde event at the Doubletree Hilton Glasgow and emerged victorious. His impressive efforts helped raise over £79,000 for Kilbryde Hospice, showcasing both talent and community spirit in support of a worthy cause.
Blantyre actress Alexandra Wilkie premieres her new film #Glenrothan in cinemas on Friday, April 17th. This milestone marks an exciting achievement for her and the community. Fans are encouraged to support her by following her new social media page and attending the film this weekend. Congratulations to Alexandra on her promising future!
Eleven-year-old Cara Blease from Blantyre will compete in the live heats of “West End is Calling” in Glasgow on March 22nd at 11:30 am. She will perform before judges and an audience, vying for a place in the Grand Final in London. Viewers can vote for her via live stream.
Blantyre author Ellis Grayson has released a new book, “The Rise of the Iron Major,” now available on Amazon. The narrative challenges readers with a provocative question about survival in a post-apocalyptic world. Grayson invites readers to explore how far they would go to survive.