Royal Mail faces criticism for announcing a price increase for first-class stamps to £1.80 and second-class stamps to 91p, effective April 7th. The company attributes the hike to rising delivery costs, while Citizens Advice’s Anne Pardoe emphasizes the need for clear justification, warning it burdens consumers amid declining service quality.
Businesses in Lanarkshire and Glasgow are invited to showcase their Valentine’s Day offerings, including flowers, gifts, and experiences, in a free promotional opportunity. This initiative aims to connect local entrepreneurs with consumers seeking thoughtful options for the holiday. Participants can share their links in the comments to increase visibility.
A sportsman’s dinner is scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2025, at Blantyre Miners Welfare, featuring Celtic’s John Hartson and Rangers’ Derek Ferguson. Proceeds will fund defibrillators in memory of Bardykes Rovers’ goalkeeper who died from cardiac arrest. Limited tickets at £45 are available, with auction donations welcomed.
With a focus on youth employment, QA Scotland today announces the opening of 8 new technical apprenticeship positions for 16–19-year-olds in Blantyre who can travel into Glasgow city centre Working in partnership with city centre employers, including CMS one of Scotland’s leading law firms, who are promoting three of the opportunities, QA is promoting 8 […]
Blantyre Volunteer Ltd are urgently recruiting for new volunteer drivers, to support their Community Transport Organisation which operates from a base in Blantyre and covers most of Lanarkshire. The organisation told Blantyre Telegraph, “We provide transport to a wide range of community groups and organisations including those working with the disabled, elderly, young people and […]
Local woman Fiona McGunnigal has launched a new business, “FeM Fatale Aesthetics”. Dermal fillers and wrinkle smoothing treatments. Fully qualified in aesthetics . Fully insured Fiona told us, “My facebook and instagram pages are both @fem_fatale_aesthetics https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084112847678 I work from home in Handibode Gardens, Blantyre. I can be contacted via my FB, Insta or phoning 07342331878.”
The finalists in the 2022 Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards have been announced and a Blantyre based business is amongst them. Four finalists in each of 10 categories were chosen from a record number of entries for the annual awards, which celebrates the success and achievements of Lanarkshire businesses. “Know-It”, based in Blantyre is up for […]
A new weekly co-working space has launched in Blantyre. The aim is to rebuild connections between independent businesses working remotely in South Lanarkshire. Community enterprise project E3 are inviting local people and independent business owners to their Blantyre hub to bring their remote work to a friendly, collaborative, and supportive workspace and build connections within […]