The National Lottery is appealing for players in Scotland to dig out their old tickets after revealing that a £1 million Lotto prize still remains unclaimed. The winning ticket was purchased from a retailer in Aberdeenshire for the Lotto draw held on Saturday, August 8. The lucky ticket matched five of the main numbers plus […]
Exciting news for local families! Nurtured by Nature Nursery School is preparing to open its brand-new preschool department, offering a warm and welcoming environment where little ones can learn, play and grow. 🍂🦉 The new preschool will welcome children aged 3–5 years, as well as eligible two-year-olds, with funded hours expected to be available from […]
Parcel delivery firms including Royal Mail, Evri and DPD could soon face new Government regulations. Facing backlash from customers, the firms are being tasked to find better ways to track and ensure parcels are delivered to the correct address or customer. A new petition submitted to Parliament is calling for tougher rules to ensure customers […]
If you’re an events organiser in South Lanarkshire, you may be interested to know that Gala and Festival Grant funding could be available to you. The fund is currently open for applications. Applications for up to £5K per project are welcome. If you have already received funding, but not exceeding £20k, then you can apply […]
There’s plenty of sunshine on the way across Lanarkshire this weekend, although some patches of stubborn cloud will drift through from time to time. It will remain dry and settled, but temperatures will feel on the cool side in a light north-westerly breeze. Tonight: Saturday night into Sunday will stay largely dry with long clear […]
New Session opens! Yes – it’s that time of year and the Lanarkshire Philatelic Society opens for the new Session on Friday, 4th September 2026! Throughout the year the Programme will present a wonderful variety of displays – Stamps, Postal History, Postcards, Other illustrative material – from all areas of the world – including Skye, […]
Local businesswoman Carol McGarry has been recognized as one of the top 100 Rising Stars in the UK Hair & Beauty Industry. As the owner of Carol McGarry Aesthetics & Skincare, she expresses gratitude to her clients for their support and acknowledges her nominations for Best Aesthetics and Best Skincare Specialist.
Blantyre’s “Live at Livvies” music festival takes place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, starting at 10 am. Tickets cost £2 for adults, £1 for children, and £5 for family. Enjoy a variety of entertainment, food stalls, and activities. Remember to bring cash, blankets, and park at the railway station.