Blantyre Telegraph

Remembering Ellen Brady

The funeral for Ellen Brady of Blantyre will be held at St Joseph's RC Church on Tuesday, June 9, at 6pm, followed by Funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 10, at 10am. She will be laid to rest at Priestfield Cemetery…
Calling all Trading Card Collectors

A "Trade Night" in Hamilton is set for July 2, 2026, from 6pm to 10pm at Hamilton Rugby Club. Hosted by Tree of Cards, the event invites collectors to buy, sell, and trade a variety of cards, including sports and…
New SLC Leader & Officials Elected

South Lanarkshire Council has elected Maureen Devlin as its new Leader, succeeding Joe Fagan, who resigned after his election to the Scottish Parliament. Key changes also include Bert Thomson appointed as Interim Provost and Celine Handibode as Interim Depute Provost.…
Today’s Topic – A9 Reopens after Lorry Fire

The A9 reopened after a Tesco delivery lorry fire required a significant emergency response. The road, closed in both directions near Dunkeld for over 11 hours, saw three fire engines tackling the blaze. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and traffic…
UK Households Face Higher Energy Bills by £221 This July

Higher energy bills will affect 30 million UK households as the energy regulator raises the price cap starting July 1, resulting in a nearly 13% increase in gas and electricity costs. The conflict in Iran is driving these rising costs,…
Today’s Topic – Imagine this in your Wallet

The Bank of Scotland has launched a special edition £20 note commemorating Scott McTominay's remarkable overhead kick that secured Scotland's return to the World Cup after 28 years. This limited-edition note captures a historic moment for Scottish football, making it…
Ziggy’s DJ Starky – Guess who’s back this week!

Join us this Friday in Blantyre for a nostalgic evening at Ziggy's, featuring DJ Starky. Relive the memorable nights with classic tunes and familiar faces. The event takes place at Castle Park Function Suite from 7:30 pm. Grab your £10…
Charity Warns of Digital Destruction of Childhood

A recent survey by Children First reveals 64% of children in Scotland feel they spend excessive time online, adversely affecting their well-being. Many report it limits relaxation, sleep, and outdoor play. The charity calls for urgent action to protect childhood,…
Calderglen Thistle Looking for Players

Calderglen Thistle 2010s, a local Hamilton football team, seeks sponsorship for the upcoming season. The team includes players from Blantyre and aims to partner with a local business. They train on Tuesdays and Thursdays at John Ogilvie High School. Interested…
Hot Weather Melts Bakery Stock: Rebecca’s Creative Solution

Rebecca's bakery in High Blantyre faced a loss when 250 melted french fancies were found. She shared her disappointment online but quickly decided to sell them at a discount. The community responded enthusiastically, and the treats sold out in just…
Anybody lost their keys?

A set of keys was discovered on Monday, 25th May, near the David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre. The keys have been turned in at the Village Bar. If they belong to you, please inquire there to retrieve them.
Brand New Nursery Opening Soon

Nurtured by Nature Nursery School, under new owners Leann and Cara, will offer Early Education for children aged 0-5 years. They invite families to an Open Day on Saturday, May 30th, from 11am-1pm. The nursery aims to provide a safe…
Final Day of Blantyre’s Bounce in the Park

The 'Bounce in the Park' event in Blantyre concludes today, May 25th, with promising weather. Families can enjoy Scotland’s largest inflatable theme park at the David Livingstone Centre, offering fun attractions for children aged 3-14. Tickets are £12 for a…
Help Us Combat Fly Tipping in Calder: Report This Mess

A fly tipping incident occurred on Peth Brae, Blantyre, between 9pm and midnight on Wednesday, leaving an unsightly mess in the area. Residents are urged to report any information to the council, which is aware of the CCTV coverage that…
3rd Blantyre Scout Fayre next weekend

There’s plenty on the next few months in Blantyre. The start of fun events is here with the 3rd Blantyre Scouts Spring Fair is set to bring a brilliant morning of family-friendly entertainment to the community later next weekend —…
Good News for Coffee Lovers

The Starbucks at Hamilton Palace Grounds will reopen on June 22 after being closed due to damage. Regular customers have missed their favorite drinks, and the reopening is highly anticipated by commuters and coffee enthusiasts. Expect long queues as patrons…

Happy Season Holidays

June 23, 2024

Be aware, Chinese Takeaway on Stonefield Road, ‘Happy Season’ is currently closed for holidays. A sign on their shutters advises they’ll be open again on Sunday 7th July 2024.

Traffic Control on Bardykes Road

June 22, 2024

Infrastructure

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A little advance notice, that drivers should take care and slow down at Bardykes Road, Blantyre due to current traffic management works. Traffic light controls are currently placed around the newly renovated ‘Barnhill Tavern’ until Tuesday to allow for safe painting of the exterior and the pub’s brand new signage going up. In a huge […]

U-Turn on Library Closures?

June 22, 2024

Council

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South Lanarkshire Council appear to be having a rethink about closing local libraries. After all the upset, concern, public meetings, protesting and campaigning throughout 2024, the council this week seem to have reconsidered with a surprising and unexpected U-turn. The news comes after the wonderful ‘Save Our Library’s Committee‘ handed over a petition with over […]

Hamilton Roadworks

June 22, 2024

Infrastructure

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** UPDATE – This work is now postponed until a later date. ** Original Article: Maybe best try to avoid particular streets in the centre of Hamilton today if you’re out and about. Roadworks are scheduled for today, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June on Campbell Street from the junction at Chapel Street. Cadzow Lane […]

3rd Blantyre Scouts

June 22, 2024

Whats On

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A lot of Summer activities going on these last few weeks with local organisations. Take for example, 3rd Blantyre Scouts. All sections have been out camping in recent weeks as these brilliant photos show. 15 Beavers enjoyed a weekend camping at Wilkie’s Farm at Bardykes, Blantyre. They hiked, they played games, they made bird feeders […]

Blantyre Celtic Girls

June 22, 2024

Sports

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Local Football Club, Blantyre Celtic Girls are looking for a goalkeeper for their Under 10’s team. Any interest in this, please contact coach, Stevie on 07860 195319

Disneyland School Trip

June 21, 2024

Coronavirus

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Here’s wishing all the Calderside Academy youngsters currently at Disneyland Paris, a wonderful time! Pupils and accompanying teachers spent the day at Asterix Park today and then Disney village for dinner tonight. Looks like they’re all loving this end of term school trip and having a great time!

2nd Blantyre Boys Brigade

June 21, 2024

People

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Congratulations go out to local lads, Ross O Neill and Robbie Sutherland for recently achieving the highest accolade, their Queens Badge at 2nd Blantyre Boys Brigade. The young men were amongst 30 in Lanarkshire who attended a presentation event in Stonehouse. Bill Andrews, Company Captain said, “This was a very special and unique event for […]

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