English musician and songwriter Chris Rea has died at 74, confirmed by his family. Known for hits like ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, ‘On the Beach’, and ‘Road to Hell’, he found success in the 1970s and 1980s. He passed away peacefully in hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by family.
We’ve been getting reports over the last day or so about 5 young lads in Blantyre spreading some Christmas cheer. Perhaps taking inspiration from the recent ‘Denny Boys’ viral video, these kind Blantyre lads decided to introduce a little Christmas spirit to local streets, by singing some Christmas songs on doorsteps. Without looking for anything […]
Here’s a nice, heartwarming story for this time of year. Hazel, a local woman was driving home on Monday evening when she began to have sudden vehicle problems. Her car ended up breaking down at the roundabout at High Blantyre, frustratingly after she had just finished a 12 hour shift at work at a care […]
Jimmy Small, in his 80s, is a dedicated local volunteer who has been portraying Santa for various charities in Blantyre. This holiday season, he has participated in numerous events, including Christmas fayres and school parties. His hard work for the community is greatly appreciated by both his family and residents.
Police are seeking assistance from the public to locate Katherine Smith, 45, missing from Motherwell since December 1, 2025. Last seen at 1:55pm on Cumbrae Drive, she is 5ft 6in tall, wearing a light blue coat, black jeans, and white trainers. Contact Police Scotland with any information.
Natalie Fallon has been awarded ‘Fit Steps Instructor of the Year 2025 – Scotland’ at the FitSteps Awards 2025 held in Blackpool’s Tower Ballroom. This recognition reflects her dedication and the admiration of those she collaborates with, establishing her as an inspiration to others. Congratulations, Natalie!
Isn’t it about time we posted more local weddings on here! A huge congratulations are offered to the happy couple Andrea and Alex. On Friday, 21 November, Andrea, the youngest of the Jackson family, entered into holy matrimony with her soulmate Alex. The day was rich with grace, beauty and love as these lovely photos […]
A Blantyre woman has written a deeply moving song inspired by her partner’s young grandson, who is on the autistic spectrum and non-verbal. The song, titled My Beautiful Boy was written by Gail Gillon and reflects a mother’s hopes, fears, and unwavering love as she works to understand her child’s world. Since sharing the video […]