Costa Coffee propose to move to Blantyre on the Glasgow Road site of the former Post Office, next to the petrol station at ASDA. The move would see the first business to be sited on the recently levelled, vacant ground that faces out towards the Sports Centre. Plans for the development have been received by […]
What a brilliant afternoon was had today by many families who came along to the Coalfields Regeneration Trust’s Blantyre Family Fun Day! Over 700 people attended the fun day out at the Sports Centre, today Sunday 10 February 2019, the day being hailed marvellous success! Coalfields have an incredible £20,000 funding for Blantyre and several […]
We’re saddened this evening to learn of the passing of popular, local lady Betty McQuade. Betty was 84 years old and well known in Blantyre and this post will be sad news for those who knew her. Bright and caring, she was much loved by all the family and will be missed dearly. Betty’s family […]
Environmental Pride Continuing this week’s BIG reveal WHO’S been nominated for this years “Blantyre Oscars 2019”. Those remaining slots are filling up FAST! Today, we officially release details of the next 3 deserving nominees who are nominated in this years “Environmental Pride” Category. (the 4th of 5 categories) In no particular order, nominations are received […]
Messaging Services to Merge! Facebook plans to integrate its messaging services on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. While all three will remain stand-alone apps, at a much deeper level they will be linked so messages can travel between the different services. Facebook added it was at the start of a “long process”. The plan was […]
A truly proud and historical moment and first of its kind initiated by a local Scottish takeaway. Mr Chef and The Arshad and Ahmed family are humbled to be able to help with a wonderful initiative which will provide free bread products to Orphans and people in need in Uganda. THE MR CHEF BAKERY which […]