South Lanarkshire Council are in consultation with BT about plans to remove a further 26 public payphones across South Lanarkshire. For Blantyre’s 4 remaining phone boxes, it means the Farm Road one (at junction of Station Road) is at risk. All the info you need on the proposed locations and how to have your say […]
Coronavirus Official Update
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has delivered Scotland’s 3 weekly update this lunchtime and it is confirmed that we will REMAIN in this current phase 3. A move to phase 4 would require government to be satisfied that the virus is no longer a threat and unfortunately this is far from the case. It has been […]
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Lost Comforter
This may seem minor, but a lost comforter to a wee lassie whose missing it is important to her! Her mother sent in this message, “My little girl has lost her comforter somewhere between Coatshill, Glasgow Road and Asda. We’ve retraced our steps various times and can’t find it. She won’t sleep without it.” Just […]
Lost your Phone?
This Samsung 7 Phone was found today, Wednesday 29 July 2020 at the Village, Blantyre. Looking for the owner. On the lock screen is a photo of two children. Do you recognise the picture? The phone can be reclaimed from finder Paul https://www.facebook.com/paul.lawson.3701
Received Unexpected Package?
Dozens of people throughout Lanarkshire and Glasgow have reported this week that they’ve received an unexpected parcel in the post, despite not having ordered anything. The mystery is easily explained and unfortunately is part of a scam. The process is known as “brushing” where vendors in China seek to increase their standing on Eastern Auction […]
Breakthrough Hypnotherapy
Time to make a change in your life? Breakthrough Hypnotherapy is highly recommended. Liz McDougall offers a Clinical Hypnotherapy service based from her therapy room in Blantyre. Focus is mainly on weight management and smoking cessation although she can certainly assist you with any other issues that you may have including phobias etc. All enquiries […]
Asda Cafe Reopens
Following many months of closure, the Blantyre ASDA cafe reopens today, 28th July 2020. As with all businesses, obviously there are some changes in place. Customers will be greeted by a host and they can sit in with reduced social distance seating areas. Take away is possible and the business is listed again on ‘just […]







