The Latest Breaking News from Blantyre

British mum kidnapped in Malawi rescued after police shootout

Nusrat Osman, 47, has been reunited with her family following a police operation in the southern city of Blantyre

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Scottish Labour councillor's 42 rental properties branded 'appalling'

REVELATIONS that a Scottish Labour councillor has at least 42 rental properties in his local area and beyond have been branded “appalling” by a…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 8

Influencers, misinformation and aid cuts: the fight to halt polio in Malawi

A huge vaccination drive has been launched after the country’s first outbreak in years of the paralysing disease. But the battle to wipe out the virus is struggling elsewhere, so how can it be eradicated?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23

‘Very thin budget’: Forex shortage triggers cost-of-living crisis in Malawi

Malawi says its forex reserves are ‘nearly empty’. Its citizens say their pockets are emptying, too.

Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2023

Deaf councillor hails move for British Sign Language option in South Lanarkshire high schools

Calderside Academy in Blantyre will pilot British Sign Language as a language option this August when the schools return from their summer break

Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023

Humza Yousaf to join SNP activists on monthly Day of Action

HUMZA Yousaf will today (Saturday) be joining activists in Blantyre on a party Day of Action.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 1, 2023

American living in Scotland has viewers in stitches with hilarious Blantyre review

American Mark Cole has had TikTok users in stitches with his hilarious reviews of Lanarkshire towns. His latest trip around Blantyre could be one of the best having attracted over 26,000 views.

Glasgow Live · Jun 30, 2023

The scenic farm shop and restaurant not far from Glasgow with epic wagyu steaks

The country café and farm shop which lies just off the M74 at Blantyre has been described as a "hidden gem" that is "worth the diversion" for its incredible wagyu steaks.

Glasgow Live · Jun 28, 2023

Lanarkshire school pays tribute to 'outstanding' teacher as she is laid to rest

A funeral service was held for Deborah Coulter at St Joseph's Church in Blantyre on Monday morning.

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2023

Search for missing NHS worker who may be driving silver car

Edward Flynn was last seen in the Auchinraith Road area of Blantyre at roughly 9.20pm yesterday.

Daily Record · Jun 7, 2023