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A bitter dispute has erupted in South Lanarkshire around the Council’s plans to more than double the cost of children’s football in the area. The decision was taken without proper consultation with the wider community and especially the users of the service and appears completely at odds with current Scottish Government guidance and policies as […]
Last year we advertised about a new show called “Scotland Sings” looking for local singers. Well, Blantyre man, Stephen Hawkins responded to the show and is actually going to be on it. The show is attempting something very special. In an attempt to demonstrate the power of singing, they are assembling a choir in the […]
Local history enthusiasts may be interested to know the 2nd annual history convention “BygoneCon” takes place in East Kilbride this coming Saturday. The event run by South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture Libraries is hosted in East Kilbride Central Library on Saturday 29th April from 10am until 4pm. A wide range of groups and organisations will […]
The Bhandari family from Blantyre have something to celebrate this week! As owners of the Wee Gurkha Curry House in East Kilbride, they’ve been shortlisted for “Neighbourhood Restaurant of the Year” at the Scottish Curry Awards 2023. The family, from Westcraigs often welcome Blantyre customers to their popular restaurant and as a small family owned […]
TR Properties Ltd have opened a brand new container park at Central Avenue, Blantyre Industrial Estate. The company are now well established in the area and you may remember they recently created a clock tower at nearby Block 7. The new container park at the top of the estate, features an eight foot security fence, […]
We reported yesterday about how local teenager, Erin Brown hoped her favourite musician Lewis Capaldi would wish her a happy birthday. Erin, who is 15 years old has cerebral palsy and her family were trying hard to get Lewis to send her a special birthday message. Some media outlets sprang into action, including ourselves reaching […]
Here’s a little story where we urgently need your help. Local lassie Erin Brown is a HUGE Lewis Capaldi fan, listening to his music every day since 2017. Erin who is 15 years old, has cerebral palsy would love nothing more than have Lewis wish her a happy birthday, something we hope can make happen […]