A major data breach last Thursday, had thousands of customers of major banks seeing transactions on their apps which didn’t belong to them! Angry customers of Lloyds Banking Group reported the error on Thursday morning last week which affected Bank of Scotland, Lloyds and Halifax apps. The bank said the issue was investigated and resolved […]
Kathleen Nelson’s funeral will be held on Wednesday, 18th March at 1pm at Blantyre Funeral Parlour, followed by a service at Priestfield cemetery, High Blantyre. Family and friends are invited to attend. Our condolences go out to Kathleen’s family during this difficult time.
Repairs on the Newhousemill Road Bridge have been completed ahead of schedule, allowing it to reopen this week. The parapet repairs were necessitated by a recent vehicle accident. Known as the ‘Wee Bridge,’ it often experiences collisions due to its narrow width and requires further upgrades.
Electricity and gas prices are to fall in April, although perhaps not for too long due to current events in the Middle East. The price most households pay for gas and electricity will fall by 6.7% on average from Wednesday 1 April as energy regulator Ofgem has announced the latest Energy Price Cap rates. Here’s […]
Doris Thomson, a beloved 85-year-old resident of Blantyre and family friend, has passed away after recent hospitalizations. Her death occurred on Friday night. She was cherished as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Funeral details are pending. Our heartfelt condolences go to her family during this difficult period.
On Friday, March 13th, there is an emergency road closure at Kingsgate Retail Park, East Kilbride, due to the removal of a dangerous sign. Drivers are advised to use A749 Glasgow Road as a diversion but may want to avoid the area. The closure is expected to last one day.
Fifteen talented teenagers from Blantyre are set to make their London stage debut with the Scottish theatre company Movies To Musicals at Cadogan Hall on April 5. Performing alongside West End stars, they will showcase a variety of popular musical numbers, marking a significant milestone for the group and their founder Ross Gunning.
Exciting news for Blantyre! A new group is reviving the Christmas Switch on Events for 2026, led by organiser Laura McQuiggan. The launch meeting is on March 26, 2026, at The Gallery, David Livingstone Birthplace. Community involvement is encouraged to bring festive cheer and plan future events. Everyone is welcome!