Michael Shanks MP recently demonstrated his support for a UK-wide campaign by visiting several small businesses in the Rutherglen constituency. The Labour MP was promoting Small Business Saturday, an initiative that encourages customers to support independent businesses in their communities and motivates business owners to showcase their services. The campaign, backed by American Express, typically takes […]
An update on the new LIDL construction at Glasgow Road, Blantyre. Forum Contractors continue with their big build, which has taken just over half a year so far. Since its demolition in March and construction work starting in Summer 24, passers by have seen this large building quickly go up, with the external work to […]
If you still have toys to buy for Christmas gifts, then now’s the time to get some great deals! This week, for a limited time only, B&M and changed their 2 for £20 toy deal to an amazing 3 for £20! But be quick, this is expected to last a very short time. B&M is […]
Here’s a round-up of the opening hours of most major supermarkets in Lanarkshire from Monday, December 23 to January 2. These times are correct at the time of writing, but check with your local store as sometimes may vary.
We don’t normally post crime on the main news page here, saving that for our Supporters group, but in this instance, we thought we’d post a wider alert, given some idiot is prowling around gardens in the Village. This was last night, Friday 13th December as a prowler illegally trespassed in a garden in The […]
What a fab photo! Well done to pupils and teachers at St John Ogilvie High School for organising a fabulous, successful Christmas Fayre. Great timing too with Christmas Jumper day! Hope everybody had a brilliant, festive time.
There’s been a rise in the number of phone thefts. Phones being grabbed, or picked up when left lying around. Of concern is the rise in phones being grabbed from trains and buses as thieves hover and use the exits, hoping the owner won’t follow. Tips for looking after your mobile phone:
Love this! A local charity is bringing dreams to life by sending five children with serious illnesses and their families on a magical trip to Disneyland Paris. The Les Hoey MBE DreamMaker Foundation funded the journey, flying the children and their families from Glasgow Airport to stay at the Toy Story-themed hotel within the park. […]