Jay McKnight is a talented 17 year old from Blantyre and rising darts star. With a busy 2025 year ahead, Jay is looking for sponsors to help him in his youth darts journey. His darts name is Jay “The Juggernaut” McKnight. Jay told Blantyre Telegraph, “I play in the Junior Darts Corporation (JDC) and Scottish […]
As 2024 draws to a close tonight, we look back to remember those folks no longer here. At this time of year especially, thoughts can often turn to much loved family and friends who have passed during the last 12 months and the loss felt by their absence. So let’s raise a glass tonight, as […]
Broadcaster Jackie Bird, football legend Alan Hansen, and Olympic swimmer Duncan Scott are among the Scots recognized in the New Year Honours. Jackie Bird, who presented BBC’s Reporting Scotland for nearly three decades, has been awarded an MBE for her contributions to broadcasting and charitable causes. Alan Hansen, a former footballer and BBC pundit, is regarded as […]
Congratulations go out this week to Rosemary Waugh, wife of late Blantyre Councillor Malcolm Waugh who recently celebrated her 90th birthday! Rosemary is in Croftbank House, Uddingston and had a wonderful party to celebrate her big day, surrounded by loved ones. We’re sure all our readers will join us in wishing Rosemary the very best.
Charles and Elizabeth Findlay are looking forward to celebrating their 60th year of marriage over the festive period. And they are also looking forward to 28 December to celebrate son Ian and wife Carol’s 28thwedding anniversary. But before the big day itself, Blantyre born and bred Charlie and Betty had a visit from South Lanarkshire […]
A woman who died following a crash on the A9 in the Highlands has been named by police. Ashleigh Watson, 31, was driving southbound in a Citroen DS3 when she was critically injured near Inshes, Inverness, at about 01:40 on Friday. Officers said she was pronounced dead at the scene and no other vehicles were […]
Congratulations go out today to well known Blantyre couple, William and Val Taylor. It’s their 50th Golden wedding anniversary today, Friday 20th December. They both live in Blantyre and William is Blantyre born and bred. Message is “William and Val Taylor, golden wedding anniversary on Friday 20th December. Love from all the family x”
There was so much joy and love in the air this week at nearby Flemington Care Home! 🎉💍 John and Christine celebrated an incredible milestone—65 years of marriage! 💕 Their special day was made even more delightful with a charming afternoon tea, lovingly prepared and delivered by Crossbasket. 🍰☕ 65 years of love, laughter, and […]