You will likely have read about a shocking incident at the Calder last week, where a local woman was subjected to an unprovoked attack by a gang of feral, vile youths, predominantly girls. We’re absolutely disgusted that this could happen in Blantyre and posting further here to raise awareness. Melanie Cuthbertson (52) was punched and […]
Here’s a wonderful story which should be celebrated! Local mum and daughter duo, Tyler & Kristen Meechan achieved World Championship titles at the 2024 World ITF Taekwondo Championships in Edinburgh last weekend! The championships held on Sunday 23rd June, saw athletes from all over the world attend and they faced some tough competition. Tyler Meechan […]
We were delighted to be amongst many excited local people invited along to the soft launch of the Barnhill Tavern, Blantyre. Dozens of people had the opportunity last night, Wednesday 26th June 2024 to see the interior and finishings inside the newly renovated public house on Bardykes Road, for the very first time. A fantastic […]
Following the unpopular news of introducing booking appointments for Lanarkshire Recycling centres, there’s further developments on how we may be tipping our waste in future. We have learned that South Lanarkshire Council are considering introducing a household charge of £45 per year for garden waste collections. At a recent meeting on 18th June of the […]
Summer school term has ended in South Lanarkshire. Schools are now out for summer. Hope all pupils enjoyed their last day today.
The finishing touches are being added this week to the beautifully renovated Barnhill Tavern on Bardykes Road, with a grand opening imminent! The exterior signage and lighting is up, masonry cleaned and painters work done. Contractors are now putting the last decorative touches on the inside and outside of the building and the roadworks due […]
The warmest night of the year is forecast this evening. Here in Central Scotland, lows of 15 degrees are predicted through the night, making conditions muggy and difficult for sleep. However, it’s going to get cooler again for the weekend.
Work to replace the LIDl superstore in Blantyre continues at a pace. The existing store was recently demolished at the junction of Whistleberry Road and Glasgow Road and a new bigger and better store is being built. Contractors ‘Forum Contracts’ have already completed substructure works, including foundations, drainage and floor slab. The new store will […]