Kathleen Hood, co-founder of Lisini Pub Company, passed away after a short illness. A pioneer in Lanarkshire’s hospitality industry, she dedicated over 60 years to building a respected hospitality group. Her leadership and commitment left a lasting impact on colleagues and customers. She will be greatly missed.
The West End in Blantyre is undergoing transformation with signs advertising retail units for rent, as the former West End Bar is being converted into small shops. While the community welcomes more convenience stores, concerns about parking facilities persist. Updates on the project and potential job creation are anticipated.
The West End Bar on Glasgow Road is unlikely to reopen as a pub following its closure on January 7, 2023, due to severe flooding and ongoing renovations. The building will undergo repairs, including a roof replacement, paving the way for new retail shops to benefit the local community, pending planning approval.
Rest in Peace It’s with sadness we learn today of the sad passing of Mr Harry Hood (74). Harry’s business ‘Lisini Pub Co’, owns and runs several pubs and restaurants in the Greater Glasgow Area including the ‘Parkville’ and ‘West End Bar’ in Blantyre. Born in 1944 during WW2, many people will remember Harry’s talents […]