Here’s wishing all our readers (no matter where you are in the World) a ‘Merry Christmas, Peace and Happiness” for the holidays. This Christmas Eve night, we’re filled with gratitude for your incredible continued support to Blantyre Telegraph and for following us throughout the year 🌟 A quick message simply to say ‘Merry Christmas everybody!” […]
Following the news that High Blantyre’s Spa at Crossbasket will open in 2025, it looks like Bothwell may be getting one too! Scottish hospitality operator Manorview has submitted a planning application to transform their Bothwell hotel, Bothwell Bridge with modern facilities and the addition of a new spa! With much of the façade being retained, […]
There are several services taking place in Blantyre this Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Blantyre Old Parish Church at High Blantyre are hosting their Watchnight service today, Tuesday 24th December which starts at 11.00pm this Christmas Eve with service at 11.30pm. On Christmas Morning, 25th December , their service starts at 11am.
A huge system outage has grounded all American Airlines flights. Angry passengers have been left stranded on the runway just one day before Christmas. ‘We’re currently experiencing a technical issue with all American Airlines flights,’ a statement from the airline read.
Christmas can be a difficult time as we think about people no longer with us. Families and friends now departed. This festive season, let’s take a moment to publicly remember and honour the missing loved ones we still hold dear in our hearts. 💖 Something new this year which we hope to do each Christmas […]
Our fundraising totals are now in up to end of November here at Blantyre Telegraph. We’ve been SO pleased to help many people in the community and as always, it’s YOU who’s made it happen. Relaying heavily on our Supporters Group and donations, we’re delighted to announce a very decent £955 was raised for local […]
It’s Christmas Eve! The countdown is almost over – tomorrow is the big day! 🎁🎅 Whether you’re wrapping last-minute presents, baking up a storm, or snuggled up watching holiday movies, we’d love to know: What are YOU up to today? Drop your plans in the comments – let’s spread some Christmas cheer together! ❤️🎶 #ChristmasEve #HolidayVibes […]
The family of local man, Bill Sim have been in touch to say that he sadly passed away yesterday, Monday 23rd December 2024. Bill, a Blantyre man was in his late 70s. He lived in Baird’s Rows, Glasgow Road and Fernslea Avenue and more recently was occasionally abroad. A private man, his assistance in helping […]