Local councillors have called for public to be involvement in the naming of the new Blantyre Care Hub, which is nearing completion at the former St Joseph’s Site. At the social work resources committee meeting earlier this month, a proposed name for the hub was revealed, with the council suggesting – “Blantyre LIFE”. The progress […]
After our temporary closure these last 4 weeks, we’re thrilled to say we’re back today! Did you miss us?! We look forward to bringing you all the daily news again, locally and regionally and hopefully you’re as pleased as we are to see the page up and running, operating again! On a personal note, my […]
Be aware, Asda Blantyre is closing at 10pm tonight, Tuesday 25 May 2021 and again at 10pm tomorrow evening, Wednesday 26th May. It will re-open at 8am each morning. Asda sends its apologies for any inconvenience and notes this is for necessary maintenance work.
How would you like improved recreational routes around Blantyre? This is YOUR chance to add your comments to make this happen, by placing your marker and comments on this excellent map! AECOM have been commissioned to conduct three Active Travel Feasibility Studies on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council for the following areas: Uddingston, Bothwell and […]
Re:Place Windows Limited are opening a brand new showroom in Blantyre, launching on 28th and 29th June. Re:Place Windows Limited aims to offer the perfect balance between modernising the industry and retaining the traditional values of quality and sustainability. Managing Directors Scott Jeffrey and Kai Mehmet told us, “We’re really excited to be bringing our […]
A massive new project has this week been unveiled, which if approved will see Blantyre have its very own University. Planning permission has been lodged and granted in principle for a greenfield site at Sydes Brae, High Blantyre, between the current HSBC Building and the existing Crematorium. (Going up Sydes Brae on the left) The […]
The 2nd Blantyre Boys Brigade have reached the end of their celebration weekend, which saw them celebrate the 50th year of the organisation in Blantyre. Starting off last night with a fantastic night out, the boys and officers met today, Sunday 13th March at 2.00pm at John Street and marched up the road, to the […]
Blantyre Miner’s Welfare Community Resource Centre are hoping to develop a Sunday indoor market that will take place twice a month. Prior to applying for a market traders license to the council, the society would like to gauge the interests of potential traders for this new facility. If you would like to participate by hiring […]