Former Scotland and Rangers goalkeeper Andy Goram has sadly died of cancer at the age of 58. Goram who co owned the Stonefield Tavern in Blantyre for a time, was capped 43 times for his country at football and four times at cricket – the only Scot to have played at the top level at […]
South Lanarkshire residents can now apply for the Scottish Government’s Adult Disability Payment. Replacing the UK Government’s Personal Independence Payment, anyone in our area who is aged between 16 and state pension age, is disabled, has a long-term health condition or terminal illness, can apply. If you are already receiving PIP and Disability Living Allowance […]
Here’s wishing local woman, Christine Milligan a very happy retirement. Christine who works at Calderside Academy retired on her last day on Thursday 26th May 2022 as staff and pupils wished her a big farewell. Christine previously worked for 8 years at Earnock High School before coming to Calderside Academy in 2008. Colleagues have been […]
Congratulations are offered to local woman, Kay McMahon who is heading off to retirement. Kay is head of Calderside Nursery in Blantyre and today, Thursday 26th May 2022 is her last day. She started at Blantyre Nursery in Summer 1999. At that time she was “Acting head” and became a permanent head in 2000. She […]
Groups of broadband salespeople appear to have arrived in Blantyre, calling door to door this weekend. We’ve been receiving messages about whether its a scam or not. The same thing happened in Bellshill and Hamilton last week, with many people taking to social media to express their concern about whether the sales tactics were legitimate. […]
Asda Community Champion Mary Sutherland has been going above and beyond for the Blantyre community for over ten years. The Asda Community Champion programme celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and Blantyre’s Community Champion, Mary Sutherland has spoken with pride and passion for the position. Mary reflected on how she started off in her role […]
Friends of local man, Jordan Scott have decided they’re going to do a sponsored hill climb and climb to the top of Tinto Hill in his memory. Jordan sadly passed away last weekend. A Fundraiser page has been created for anyone who would like to sponsor someone involved or to kindly make a donation towards […]
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Blantyre Victoria Football Club stalwart Andy McDade. After almost four decades of service to the club, Andy spent 23 years as Club Secretary as well as the highly respected Club President. His passion for Blantyre, charitable events and the promotion of the Club was admirable […]