Local businesswoman Carol McGarry has been recognized as one of the top 100 Rising Stars in the UK Hair & Beauty Industry. As the owner of Carol McGarry Aesthetics & Skincare, she expresses gratitude to her clients for their support and acknowledges her nominations for Best Aesthetics and Best Skincare Specialist.
Monica Lennon has announced her candidacy to lead Scottish Labour after Anas Sarwar’s resignation, promising to reconnect with communities. She is joined by candidates Michael Marra and Joe Fagan, both advocating for party renewal. The leadership contest opens nominations on August 3, with voting commencing August 28, and results expected by September 19.
Janette Walker, now 62, has worked at Asda for 45 years since starting at 17. Balancing family life, she cherishes her diverse roles and friendships formed over the decades. Witnessing technological changes and community support during Covid, Janette values Asda’s recognition of long service and hopes to continue until retirement.
Congratulations to local couple Robert and Sandra McTier, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 15th. Their Golden Wedding Anniversary marks a remarkable milestone of love, commitment, and shared memories. We wish them many more happy years together and invite the community to share their best wishes in the comments.
Officers in Glasgow are seeking public assistance to locate 12-year-old Serina Solberg, reported missing since July 10. Last seen on July 9 near the Kingsway flats, she is 4ft 11ins tall, with medium build, long brown hair with blue tips, and was last wearing a black cardigan and leggings. Concerns for her welfare are increasing.
Local man David Dick passed away on July 4, 2026, at the age of 47. His family has announced his funeral on July 21 at 9 am at South Lanarkshire Crematorium. A live stream of the service is available for those unable to attend. The family appreciates condolences during this difficult time.
Every so often, a story emerges from our town that reminds us just how strong the human spirit can be. This is one of those stories. Seventeen-year-old Aimee Nicholl from Blantyre has spent almost her entire life fighting battles that most of us could never imagine. While many teenagers are planning their futures, meeting friends […]
Miss Alex Wilkie, a young actor from Blantyre, has won recognition at the National Film Awards in London for her movie ‘Glenrothan,’ which received the best feature film award. The film is currently available for digital purchase or rental in the UK on various platforms including Prime Video and Apple TV.