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Breaking News: Player on trial over 'sectarianism'

Hamilton Advertiser — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:25:16 GMT

A Scottish footballer is due to go on trial accused of a sectarian breach of the peace.

Breaking News: Probe into Rangers takeover urged

Hamilton Advertiser — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:25:19 GMT

Former Rangers chairman Alastair Johnston has reportedly asked the Government's insolvency service to investigate "certain financial arrangements" surrounding Craig Whyte's takeover of the club.

Breaking News: Section 30 independence vote urged

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:25:14 GMT

The Holyrood administration is being urged to agree that Westminster's proposed method for staging an independence referendum is the "preferred route".

Breaking News: Trump slams Salmond over wind farms

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:25:15 GMT

US tycoon Donald Trump has written to First Minister Alex Salmond, accusing him of seeming "hell-bent on destroying Scotland's coastline" with wind turbines.

Breaking News: Money 'will create youth jobs'

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:25:15 GMT

Youth Employment Minister Angela Constance has singled out £8.5 million which she says will create 1,000 jobs and 800 voluntary opportunities for young people.

Breaking News: Sisters named oldest living twins

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:25:15 GMT

Two 102-year-old sisters have been recognised as the world's oldest living twins by the Guinness Book of Records.

Breaking News: FM 'can officially complain to BBC'

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:25:14 GMT

The chairman of the BBC Trust has told First Minister Alex Salmond to make a formal complaint about a decision not to include him in coverage of last Saturday's Scotland-England rugby match.

Breaking News: Cross-dressing conman 'disgusting'

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:25:17 GMT

The victim of a thief who disguised himself as an elderly woman to steal thousands of pounds from her bank account has branded the cross-dressing conman as "disgusting".

Breaking News: Firm shelves city biomass plant

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:25:16 GMT

An energy company has withdrawn its plan to build a biomass plant at a city port.

Breaking News: Cash and drugs seized during raids

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:25:15 GMT

Five people were arrested and around £12,000 in cash and drugs was seized in police raids on Wednesday.

Breaking News: FM: No apology for criticising BBC

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:25:14 GMT

Alex Salmond has dismissed renewed calls to apologise for his role in a row over a decision not to include him in BBC coverage of last Saturday's Scotland-England rugby match.

Breaking News: No Army base 'would create outrage'

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:25:17 GMT

The Ministry of Defence failing to move the Army into a Scottish airbase following the RAF's departure, as promised, would provoke "outrage" across Scotland, the First Minister has warned.

Breaking News: McKinnon's ordeal like 'execution'

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:25:17 GMT

Computer hacker Gary McKinnon's 10-year ordeal as he faces extradition to the US is "tantamount to facing execution", his MP has said.

Breaking News: Steel contract 'review needed now'

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:25:16 GMT

Labour has demanded an immediate review of the "disgraceful" decision to award a contract to supply steel for the new Forth crossing to overseas firms.

Breaking News: Glasgow HQ for green technology

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:25:17 GMT

A new £50 million centre aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of green technologies will be based in Glasgow, the Government has announced.

Breaking News: Road chaos in icy 'perfect storm'

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:25:16 GMT

A "perfect storm" of freezing rain falling on icy roads has caused chaos on the roads.

Breaking News: Referendum views 'need to be aired'

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:25:16 GMT

Some politicians in pro-Union parties are "privately enthusiastic" for Scottish independence and should be allowed to speak their minds without fear of party discipline, Green leader Patrick Harvie has said.

Breaking News: Budget cash announced for councils

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:25:14 GMT

Councils will share funds of £11.5 billion in the coming year, Finance Secretary John Swinney has said.

Breaking News: Gas leak evacuates Shell oil rig

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:25:16 GMT

An oil platform was partially evacuated earlier this week when a gas leak was detected, Shell has said.

Breaking News: Diageo drink sales decline in UK

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:25:14 GMT

Drinks giant Diageo has said sales in the UK were falling behind its continental neighbours - although Britons are still lapping up vodka and Baileys.

Breaking News: Drivers warned to watch out for ice

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:25:15 GMT

Motorists have been warned of hazardous driving conditions as freezing rain and ice are expected to hit most parts of the country.

Breaking News: MSPs to welcome education funding

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:25:18 GMT

An extra £30 million in funding for post-16 education and training is to be welcomed by MSPs.

Breaking News: Man dies after head-on collision

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:25:16 GMT

A young man has died following a head-on collision between two cars.

Breaking News: Suicides 'high among young men'

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:25:19 GMT

The gap between suicide rates north and south of the border is widening and is largely down to the rise in the number of young Scottish men taking their own life, statistics show.

Breaking News: 'Fantastic response' to vote debate

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:25:18 GMT

A campaign set up to gather opinion about Scotland's constitutional future has had a "fantastic response".

Breaking News: Travel warning as ice expected

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:25:15 GMT

Freezing rain and ice are expected to affect most parts of the country on Thursday, forecasters have warned.

Breaking News: BBC explains Salmond cancellation

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:25:15 GMT

The BBC has defended its decision not to include Alex Salmond in its coverage of Saturday's Scotland-England rugby clash.

Breaking News: Pedestrian dies after car accident

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:25:15 GMT

A man has died after being hit by a car in a city street.

Breaking News: No prosecution of rail fare row man

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:25:15 GMT

A man caught on camera throwing an alleged fare dodger off a train will not be prosecuted, the Crown Office said.

Breaking News: Budget cash for colleges, housing

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:25:14 GMT

Extra cash for colleges and housing has been approved as part of the Scottish Government's Budget.

Breaking News: Snow set to settle over 'wide area'

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:25:14 GMT

Up to 3in (8cm) of snow could fall in parts of the UK as the big freeze continues.

Breaking News: Pandas a hit with YouTube viewers

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:25:15 GMT

They have a reputation for sleeping and eating but the UK's only giant pandas have now been showing off their climbing skills after keepers gave them new toys to play with.

Breaking News: Rail signal staff to strike again

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:25:15 GMT

Rail signalling workers are to stage two fresh strikes in a row over career progression following the breakdown of talks.

Breaking News: Police name bus fall death woman

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:25:15 GMT

An elderly woman who died in hospital after falling on a bus has been named by police.

Breaking News: Family devastated by boy's death

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:25:15 GMT

The family of a "bright, happy and bubbly" five-year-old boy who died after collapsing at a sports centre have said they are devastated at their loss.

Breaking News: Colleges and housing get extra cash

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:25:15 GMT

The Finance Secretary has announced extra cash for colleges and housing as Holyrood prepared to pass the Scottish Government's Budget.

Breaking News: Sports scheme to help youngsters

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:25:14 GMT

A sports programme to help disadvantaged young people in Scotland, as well as those in some of the poorest countries in the world, has been launched.

Breaking News: Offshore energy 'needs efficiency'

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:25:14 GMT

Offshore renewable projects could be developed more efficiently and quickly under recommendations of a new blueprint on green energy, it has emerged.

Breaking News: Devolution papers release vetoed

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:25:14 GMT

The Attorney General has vetoed the release of Cabinet committee papers relating to devolution under the Freedom of Information Act.

Breaking News: Home recycling 'saves £20m a year'

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:25:16 GMT

Councils save more than £20 million a year because of household recycling, new figures reveal.

Breaking News: Knife sentences longer in Scotland

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:14 GMT

Knife-carrying criminals in Scotland are more likely to be jailed, and are given longer sentences, than those in the rest of the UK.

Breaking News: Reoffending services data 'lacking'

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:14 GMT

A Holyrood committee has voiced concerns about the lack of information available on services aimed at reducing reoffending.

Breaking News: Probe into university blaze begins

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:14 GMT

An investigation will begin later into a major blaze in a university building that involved more than 50 firefighters.

Hamilton News: Townpark Ford Ad Feature

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

TOWNPARK Ford in Strathaven have good reason to celebrate.

Breaking News: UK braced for extended chilly spell

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:25:15 GMT

Another arctic blast of snow could hit the UK in the coming days as the big freeze shows no sign of melting away.

Breaking News: RBS boss 'underestimated' bonus row

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:25:14 GMT

Royal Bank of Scotland boss Stephen Hester has admitted he had "underestimated" the furore his £1 million bonus would cause.

Breaking News: Navy rescuers have busiest UK base

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:25:16 GMT

A Scottish search and rescue unit was the busiest in the UK for the fifth year running last year, according to new figures.

Breaking News: MSPs ready to back £30bn Budget

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:25:14 GMT

The Scottish Government's £30 billion plus Budget is set to be passed by MSPs.

Breaking News: Firefighters battle university fire

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:25:39 GMT

More than 50 firefighters have tackled a blaze at a university building.

Breaking News: Murray vows to win grand slam title

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:25:38 GMT

Andy Murray said he came away from the Australian Open feeling "much more positive" about his game despite failing to reach the final.

Breaking News: Anti-knife crime campaign extended

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:25:36 GMT

A campaign which helped to reduce knife carrying by up to a third in some parts of the country has been launched in two more areas.

Breaking News: Students flee after fire breaks out

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:25:18 GMT

Students have been evacuated from at least two university buildings after a fire broke out.

Breaking News: Boy, five, dies after collapsing

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:25:15 GMT

A young boy has died in hospital after collapsing at a community leisure centre.

Breaking News: Alcohol plan 'complies with EU law'

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:25:15 GMT

Senior figures in the European Union have told Nicola Sturgeon that minimum pricing for alcohol is in principle "entirely compatible" with EU law, a spokesman for the Health Secretary said.

Breaking News: Arctic animals settle in at park

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:25:15 GMT

The only musk oxen in the UK have gone on show at a Scottish wildlife park.

Breaking News: Woman dies after fire at cottage

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:25:15 GMT

A woman has died in hospital after a fire broke out at a cottage.

Breaking News: Radioactive beach response slammed

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:25:15 GMT

The Ministry of Defence's response plan to radioactive particles found on Scottish coastline "lacks sufficient detail", it has been claimed.

Breaking News: Trump warns councillor on turbines

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:25:16 GMT

Billionaire businessman Donald Trump has criticised a councillor for not voting against an offshore wind farm which could be built near the site of his luxury golf resort.

Breaking News: Secrecy over Megrahi 'orchestrated'

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:25:15 GMT

Campaigners fighting on behalf of the only man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing have accused politicians, lawyers, civil servants and governments of an "orchestrated desire" to keep details of his case under wraps.

Breaking News: Epilepsy unit 'among most advanced'

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:25:15 GMT

A new epilepsy treatment centre will be one of the "most advanced" in the world, the charity creating it has said.

Breaking News: Man with Asperger's helps parents

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:25:16 GMT

A student with Asperger's syndrome has written a book to help parents who have children with the disorder.

Breaking News: Sisters named oldest living twins

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:25:15 GMT

Two 102-year-old sisters have been recognised as the world's oldest living twins by the Guinness Book of Records.

Breaking News: Megrahi files block 'orchestrated'

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:25:15 GMT

The establishment has an "orchestrated desire" to keep details about the Lockerbie bombing under wraps, campaigners have claimed.

Breaking News: Staff told: 'No paid jubilee leave'

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:25:15 GMT

A leading clothing retailer has told its staff they will not be able to take a paid day's leave for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in the summer, a union claimed.

Breaking News: NUS: Even more youths set for dole

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:25:16 GMT

Failing to reverse cuts in student support could lead to more young people on the dole, the Scottish Government has been warned.

Breaking News: RNLI inspector praises rescue crews

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:25:17 GMT

Volunteer lifeboat crews have been praised for their "devotion to duty" in rescuing hundreds of people last year.

Breaking News: Extra cash for energy loans scheme

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:25:17 GMT

A scheme which gives businesses in Scotland loans to help them cut their energy bills is to receive a further £2.5 million.

Breaking News: 2014 Games preparation 'impressive'

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:25:15 GMT

A senior Government minister has said he is "hugely impressed" by preparations for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Breaking News: UK banks owner launches review

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:25:14 GMT

The Australian owner of the Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks has put its UK operation under review, fuelling uncertainty among its 8,300-strong workforce.

Breaking News: Cross-dresser raids OAP's account

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:25:14 GMT

A "cross-dressing rogue" posed as an elderly woman to steal thousands of pounds from her bank account, police have said.

Breaking News: Man plucked from burning building

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:25:14 GMT

A man has been rescued from the 14th floor of a burning building in the early hours of the morning.

Breaking News: Shortbread to come with Braille

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:25:16 GMT

A shortbread manufacturer is to make a range of products with Braille on the packaging.

Breaking News: Men remanded over fatal shooting

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:25:16 GMT

Two men have appeared in court charged with the murder of a man who died after he was shot in the street.

Breaking News: Sex abuse work 'needs timescale'

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:25:16 GMT

A leading charity has called on the Children's Minister to set a "clear timescale" for research into the sexual exploitation of young people.

Breaking News: Megrahi files disclosure 'blocked'

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:25:17 GMT

Legislation aimed at releasing documents about the Lockerbie bombing is "designed to ensure no useful disclosure" can be made, campaigners have claimed.

Breaking News: Rangers chairman denies BBC claims

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:25:17 GMT

Rangers chairman Craig Whyte has rejected claims by the BBC concerning evidence he gave in court.

Breaking News: Police probe after man found dead

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:25:16 GMT

Police are treating the death of a man whose body was found in a house as unexplained.

Breaking News: App shows how alcohol can age users

Hamilton Advertiser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:25:14 GMT

A smartphone app showing how alcohol can quicken the ageing process has been launched to help encourage women to stay within the recommended alcohol limits.

Breaking News: Probe call after school stabbing

Hamilton Advertiser — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:25:14 GMT

An MSP has called for a full investigation into the way police handled the stabbing of a man outside a primary school.

Breaking News: Driver dies after lorry collision

Hamilton Advertiser — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:25:14 GMT

A man has died after the car he was driving collided with a lorry.

Breaking News: Woman, 85, dies after bus fall

Hamilton Advertiser — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:25:16 GMT

An elderly woman who fell over on a bus last week has died in hospital.

Breaking News: £100,000 Jubilee whisky decanted

Hamilton Advertiser — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:25:14 GMT

Whisky which has been maturing for 60 years and costs £100,000 a bottle has been decanted to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Breaking News: Government 'confident' on ratings

Hamilton Advertiser — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:25:14 GMT

The Scottish Government is "entirely confident" the country will get the highest possible credit rating if it left the UK, despite claims its ranking could be less.

Breaking News: Father pushes blind-cord safety

Hamilton Advertiser — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:25:18 GMT

The father of a toddler who died when she got tangled in the cord of a window blind has backed a new campaign to highlight the dangers they pose - on the anniversary of his daughter's death.

Breaking News: Icy start for baby born outside

Hamilton Advertiser — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:25:17 GMT

A woman has given birth on the pavement at the front door of a Fife maternity unit in freezing temperatures.

Breaking News: Procurement 'not aiding economy'

Hamilton Advertiser — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:25:16 GMT

Hundreds of millions of pounds are "leaking out" of the Scottish economy due to a public procurement system which "seems to load the dice in favour of big corporations", according to a think-tank.

Breaking News: Conservation grants given to cities

Hamilton Advertiser — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:25:15 GMT

Scotland's cities are to receive a share of over £7 million in grants designed to safeguard and enhance conservation areas and the historic environment.

Breaking News: Man's body found floating in river

Hamilton Advertiser — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:25:14 GMT

The body of a man has been discovered floating in a river in the Borders.

Breaking News: CAB staff deal with 50,000 issues

Hamilton Advertiser — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:25:15 GMT

In 2010-11 staff at Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) in Scotland helped people with 50,756 employment issues.

Breaking News: Call to help 'exploited workers'

Hamilton Advertiser — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:25:15 GMT

A new body should be set up in Scotland to protect workers from abuse and exploitation by bosses, it is claimed.

Breaking News: Salmond condemned over BBC comment

Hamilton Advertiser — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:25:13 GMT

Opposition leaders have called for Alex Salmond to apologise after he used a term linked to officials in Nazi Germany to describe a BBC adviser.

Breaking News: Syrians protest after Russian veto

Hamilton Advertiser — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:25:15 GMT

Syrians have demonstrated outside the Russian consulate in protest at Russia's veto of a UN Security Council resolution seeking an end to the violent repression in Syria.

Breaking News: Goodwin quits post at Jubilee Trust

Hamilton Advertiser — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:25:15 GMT

Disgraced banker Fred Goodwin has resigned as a trustee of a prestigious charity which has close links with the Queen.

Breaking News: SNP faces pressure on college cuts

Hamilton Advertiser — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:25:15 GMT

Opposition parties have called for a rethink over cuts in college funding ahead of this week's vote on the Scottish Government's Budget.

Breaking News: Swinney defends EU nationals' votes

Hamilton Advertiser — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:25:15 GMT

Plans to give up to 60,000 EU nationals living in Scotland a vote in the independence referendum have been defended by the country's Finance Secretary.

Breaking News: '5% sway' on independence debate

Hamilton Advertiser — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:25:14 GMT

The gap between backers and opponents of Scottish independence stands at around 5%, a new poll has suggested.

Breaking News: Record hope in rare whisky auction

Hamilton Advertiser — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:25:14 GMT

A charity is hoping that a rare bottle of whisky will smash a world record when it is sold at auction on Friday.

Breaking News: Motorists warned over icy roads

Hamilton Advertiser — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:25:14 GMT

Motorists have been warned to beware of icy roads after a night of sub-zero temperatures.

Breaking News: BAE to recruit 265 apprentices

Hamilton Advertiser — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:25:15 GMT

Defence giant BAE Systems is to recruit 265 apprentices across the UK this year, it has been announced.

Breaking News: App to show alcohol's ageing effect

Hamilton Advertiser — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:25:17 GMT

A phone app which illustrates the impact alcohol has on personal appearance aims to "shock people into drinking just a little bit less", its creator has said.