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Breaking News: 'Human remains' found on beach

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:25:14 GMT

Police are investigating after the discovery of what are thought to be human remains on a stretch of seashore.

Breaking News: Salmond lists potential SNP gains

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:25:13 GMT

Scotland's First Minister has set out a list of gains his party could make if there is a hung Parliament at Westminster.

Breaking News: 'Green gold rush' being hampered

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:25:15 GMT

The growth of Scotland's potential "green gold rush" is impeded by poor infrastructure which prevents renewable energy from reaching lucrative markets, the SNP spring conference heard.

Breaking News: Two dead, one badly hurt in crash

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:25:15 GMT

Two people died and a third person was seriously injured in a road crash.

Breaking News: Independence 'not just about flags'

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:25:15 GMT

Independence is about more than "flags and borders", SNP activists heard.

Breaking News: Efforts to cut class size 'fails'

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:25:15 GMT

Efforts to cut class sizes for the youngest schoolchildren have "not gone far enough", Education Secretary Mike Russell said.

Breaking News: Hung parliament 'the best scenario'

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:25:17 GMT

A hung parliament would be the best outcome for Scotland in the general election, Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.

Breaking News: Consumer group slams energy firms

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:25:16 GMT

A consumer group highlighted poor customer satisfaction with energy firms in a survey published.

Breaking News: Hung parliament an opportunity: SNP

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:25:16 GMT

Scotland's First Minister is setting out what gains could be made if there is a hung parliament at Westminster.

Breaking News: Private finance schools cost £244m

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:25:17 GMT

The annual repayment costs for schools built through private finance schemes hit £244 million last year, official figures show.

Breaking News: MP loses backing of local party

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:25:14 GMT

A Labour MP faces deselection after losing the backing of her local party in a vote.

Breaking News: Soldier awarded for Afghan battle

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:25:14 GMT

An "incredible" soldier who fought a desperate 12-hour battle for a village was among 20 Black Watch soldiers honoured for their bravery in Afghanistan.

Breaking News: Commission reviews SNP accounts

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:25:14 GMT

Political parties clashed over an Electoral Commission probe into the SNP's financial affairs.

Breaking News: Ex-soldier's parents plea for help

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:25:15 GMT

The parents of a former soldier facing the death penalty in Iraq over the killing of two colleagues pleaded with the British Government to help save his life.

Breaking News: University is 'anti-English'

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:25:16 GMT

Edinburgh University was accused of being "anti-English" after it emerged they are favouring candidates from north of the border.

Breaking News: Former SNP leader Wolfe dies at 86

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:25:14 GMT

First Minister Alex Salmond paid tribute to a former SNP leader who died in hospital on Thursday night.

Breaking News: 'Autumn date' for class size laws

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:25:14 GMT

New regulations limiting class sizes in the first year of primary school could be in place this autumn, the Scottish Government has said.

Breaking News: £3m plan to stabilise town hillside

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:25:14 GMT

A hillside which threatened to collapse on to the homes beneath will be stabilised through a £3 million funding package, it has been announced.

Breaking News: 'Hawick Pound' aims to save firms

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:25:14 GMT

A town has launched its own currency in an effort to revive local businesses.

Breaking News: £5m business loan scheme announced

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:25:13 GMT

A £5 million loan scheme for businesses has been announced by First Minister Alex Salmond.

Breaking News: MP to face fate in local party vote

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:25:18 GMT

A Labour MP is to learn whether she has the support of her local party in a crucial vote on her future.

Breaking News: Mother slams meow meow availability

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:25:15 GMT

The mother of a teenager who died after taking the "legal high" drug mephedrone has said it was "disgusting" it was so easily available.

Breaking News: High winds blow off roof of flats

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:25:15 GMT

Strong winds blew the roof from a block of flats.

Breaking News: Dundee among 'least visited' cities

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:25:14 GMT

Dundee in Scotland has come third in a poll of the cities travellers least want to visit.

Breaking News: Salmond unveils aid for small firms

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:25:17 GMT

Fresh support for small businesses is due to be announced by First Minister Alex Salmond.

Breaking News: Warning over public services crisis

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:25:14 GMT

Union chiefs have called for action as they warned that public services are facing a crisis.

Breaking News: Bradford 'least attractive city'

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:25:19 GMT

Bradford in Yorkshire is the city travellers least want to visit as it is deemed "dangerous, ugly and boring".

Breaking News: Accused Briton claims self-defence

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:25:14 GMT

A former soldier facing the death penalty over the killing of two colleagues in Iraq reportedly claims he acted in self-defence.

Breaking News: Vote opposes power station plan

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:25:14 GMT

MSPs signalled their opposition to a controversial new coal-fired power station.

Breaking News: £7m Malawi aid package unveiled

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:25:15 GMT

Projects working to help people in the poverty-stricken nation of Malawi are to receive more than £7 million, it was announced.

Breaking News: Support for pupils of shot teacher

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:25:14 GMT

Pupils of a teacher who was shot dead at her home were offered counselling and support.

Breaking News: Card company to close city office

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:25:13 GMT

Barclaycard announced it is to close an office in Scotland with the loss of around 350 jobs.

Breaking News: BMA wary of waiting time plans

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:25:14 GMT

Doctors' leaders said they were "not convinced" by SNP plans to enshrine guaranteed waiting times in law.

Breaking News: Offender management plans

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:25:14 GMT

The First Minister said on Thursday that the Government was working hard to assess and manage violent offenders once they are released from jail.

Other Sport: Curling: Lanarkshire paralympic team hope to get medals

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

LANARKSHIRE’S wheelchair curlers face a tense finish to find out if medal glory is still within their grasp at the Winter Paralympics in Vancouver, Canada.

Other Sport: School helps people with physical and complex needs

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PEOPLE from South Lanarkshire with physical and complex needs came together recently for a two-day residential School of Sport at the National Sports Centre at Inverclyde.

Other Sport: Motorsport: Alick Kerr gets sponsorship boost

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BOTHWELL junior rally driver Alick Kerr has been given a major boost – after netting a season-long sponsorship deal.

Other Sport: Snooker: Competition could see players mentored by Ronnie O'Sullivan

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BUDDING snooker aces have been told they only have until Sunday to enter a national competition that could see them being mentored by top star Ronnie O’Sullivan.

Other Sport: Badminton: Duo take their fight for recognition to Holyrood

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

NATIONAL badminton champions Jamie Neill and Keith Turnbull are taking their fight for international recognition to the Scottish Parliament.

Athletics: Triathlon Super Series event coming to Strathclyde Park.

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BUDDING county athletes will be able to test themselves against the elite when the British Triathlon Super Series comes to Strathclyde Park in May.

Athletics: Athletics: Larkhall couple aim to raise over £4000 for CLIC Sargent

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

LARKHALL couple Stewart and Julie Thomson hope to raise over £4000 for a major cancer charity by tackling the London Marathon next month.

Rugby: Rugby: Dalziel are on the brink of promotion to the premier league

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

DALZIEL are on the brink of promotion to the Scottish Hydro Premier 3 following Saturday’s emphatic derby win over East Kilbride.

Rugby: Rugby: Biggar move up into third spot in premier league

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BIGGAR moved up into third spot in the Scottish Hydro Premier 3 table following a comfortable win at relegation-threatened Haddington.

Rugby: Rugby: Former Hamilton coach given award for his achievements

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

FORMER Hamilton Rugby Club coach Ian Morrison was recently presented with an Honorary Life Membership by the Laigh Bent club in recognition of his achievements.

Rugby: Rugby: Club cautious over coaching methods study

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

HAMILTON Rugby Club this week gave a cautious welcome to research by the University of the West of Scotland into current coaching methods.

Football: Wishaw move up to fifth place with a win over Royal Albert

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

WISHAW stretched their unbeaten run to four games with a 3-0 win at Royal Albert, taking them into fifth place in the Central League Second Division.

Hamilton News: Company say they have taken control of Lanarkshire radio station L107

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

CONTROL of Lanarkshire-based radio station L107 appears to be slipping away from controversial businessman Alan Shields.

Hamilton News: Hamilton estate agent Bernadette Murphy vacates premises

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A HAMILTON firm of estate agents have closed their offices... just weeks after they were subject of an application for a winding-up order.

Hamilton News: Builder set to live on Hamilton site of triple fatal car smash

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A BUILDER this week told how he plans to live in a house set to be constructed on the site of a triple fatal road accident.

Hamilton News: Lissa is winner in Hamilton's Best Mum competition

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A LOVING Hamilton son said a special thank-you to his mum on Mother’s Day.

Hamilton News: Smoke bomber banned from attending football games for three years

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A FOOTBALL fan who let off a smoke bomb at a Hamilton Accies match was this week banned from attending football matches for three years.

Hamilton News: Uddingston takeaway denies breaching hygiene regulations

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THE owner of an Uddingston takeaway is to go on trial charged with 11 alleged food hygiene offences.

Hamilton News: Hamilton businesswoman is angered by new council fees

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

NEW charges for organisations using council premises were this week branded ‘exorbitant’.

Hamilton News: Cops to target drunken neds in Stonehouse

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

POLICE are aiming to target yobs’ anti-social behaviour in Stonehouse in the coming weeks.

Hamilton News: Accies twins encourage fans to take part in Sport Relief

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

HAMILTON Accies have challenged football fans to lend their support to this year’s Sport Relief campaign.

Hamilton News: Strathaven scout leader tells of charity trip to India

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

STRATHAVEN Explorer Scout leader Iain Park has just returned from a visit to India where he spent eight days in the company of some of the dedicated people working on behalf of the Christian charity Health Help International (HHI).

Hamilton News: Hamilton schoolboy is named 4th in the world for Maths contest

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A HAMILTON schoolboy has been named fourth in the world in an international maths contest.

Hamilton News: Cash award for Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

LANARKSHIRE Rape Crisis Centre, based in Hamilton, have received a cash boost.

Hamilton News: Woman cut free from car crash on A723

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A WOMAN who had to be cut from her vehicle following a two-car accident suffered only minor injuries.

Hamilton News: HAMILTON Park launch their Face of 2010

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A TALENT scout night is being held to find the 10 ‘Faces of the Races’ who will be employed during Hamilton Park Racecourse’s forthcoming 2010 season.

Hamilton News: Hamilton head teacher nominated for top award

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A HAMILTON head teacher is in the running for a major honour.

Hamilton News: Blantyre centre hopes to hosting weddings soon

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BLANTYRE Miners’ Community Resource Centre has taken its first steps towards becoming a wedding venue.

Hamilton News: Photographic evidence to be used in bringing Lanarkshire domestic abusers to justice

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

POLICE in Lanarkshire are putting domestic abuse in the frame by using photographic evidence to dispense swift justice to violent spouses.

Hamilton News: Lanarkshire's Ups and Downs in successful new show

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THE Ups and Downs Theatre Group’s new show was recently held over five nights at Hamilton Town House. "Take 15" was another successful production from Leanne Ramage, Maureen Anderson and musical director David Black.

Hamilton News: Taxi driver (38) dies after crash at Hamilton Bus Station

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

FLORAL tributes have been laid at the site in Hamilton Bus Station where a young man was killed yesterday (Wednesday).

Hamilton News: Convicted paedophile flees Lanarkshire home after being cornered

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A PENSIONER was forced to flee his home – after details of his sordid paedophile past were revealed at a pub.

Breaking News: Five face court after drugs raids

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:25:15 GMT

Cannabis plants with a potential street value of £600,000 have been seized in a series of police raids, it was disclosed.

Breaking News: Young want say on alcohol policy

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:25:14 GMT

Young people must be properly represented on licensing board forums to give them a bigger voice on alcohol issues, the First Minister was told.

Breaking News: RBS unveils new bonus schedule

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:25:15 GMT

Part-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland has unveiled new bonus plans for bosses which could see chief executive Stephen Hester reap as much as £4.8 million in shares.

Breaking News: Inquiry demanded over flats deaths

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:25:15 GMT

A charity has written to the Lord Advocate demanding an inquiry into the deaths of three asylum seekers who jumped off a tower block.

Breaking News: Body recovered after dock plunge

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:25:15 GMT

A man's body has been recovered from a dock after the stolen van he was driving plunged into the water, police said.

ML3 Entertainment: Hamilton R&B singer to write new album

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A HAMILTON singer who has opened for the likes of Akon and Jay-Z is currently putting together her first album.

Breaking News: Probe after van plunges into docks

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:25:14 GMT

An investigation is under way after a stolen van plunged into a dock.

Breaking News: Greens: Scrap power station plans

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:25:17 GMT

Greens have demanded plans to build a new power station be abandoned after research suggested that carbon capture and storage technology was "not feasible at any cost".

Breaking News: Bid to end rail dispute deadlock

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:25:15 GMT

Talks aimed at ending the deadlock in a rail dispute are being held.

Breaking News: Ewing wants 'legal high' drug ban

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:25:17 GMT

The Scottish Government has stepped up calls for a "legal high" drug to be outlawed after the deaths of the two teenagers.

Breaking News: Labour in greener buses call

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:25:17 GMT

Labour will call on the Scottish Government to set up a new £3 million fund to put more environmentally friendly buses on roads.

Breaking News: Dragons' Den stars in non-dom spat

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:25:14 GMT

Duncan Bannatyne has had a dig at Dragons' Den colleague James Caan over his tax status.

Breaking News: Ministers urged to change limos

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:25:14 GMT

Labour is to call on the Scottish Government to replace ministerial limousines with more eco-friendly vehicles.

Breaking News: Divers search dock after van drama

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:25:14 GMT

Police divers are searching a dock after a stolen van plunged into the water.

Breaking News: Rates plan may 'cost tourism jobs'

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:25:15 GMT

Jobs could be lost in the tourism industry unless ministers reconsider plans to increase business rates, MSPs have said.

Breaking News: Ewing wants `legal high` drug ban

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:25:14 GMT

The Scottish Government has stepped up calls for a "legal high" drug to be outlawed after the deaths of the two teenagers.

Lanark & Carluke News: Convicted paedophile flees home after being cornered in pub

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A PENSIONER was forced to flee his home – after details of his sordid paedophile past were revealed at a pub.

Breaking News: Thousands of public sector jobs cut

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:25:15 GMT

Almost 10,000 public sector jobs were axed last year, official figures have shown.

Other Sport: Sports shorts for back page

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

lCONGRATULATIONS to David Hamilton, of Larch Grove, Hamilton, who has won a pair of tickets for Saturday’s SPL match between Hamilton Accies and Falkirk at New Douglas Park, courtesy of league sponsor Clydesdale Bank.

Hamilton Accies: Accies boss Billy Reid says he’s focused on the league above them, rather than looking at Falkirk.

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

HAMILTON boss Billy Reid this week played down talk of a relegation showdown against Falkirk on Saturday and insists he’s focused on dragging his side up the SPL table.

Hamilton News: Top Hamilton cop vows extra patrols in Fairhill

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A TOP Hamilton police officer this week sought to allay the fears of residents concerned about a catalogue of anti-social and criminal behaviour in the town.

Football: Plea for new players

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

STONEHOUSE Boys’ Club Under-12s are looking for players in all positions.

Other Sport: Curling results from Lanarkshire Ice Rink in Hamilton.

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

RESULTS of curling matches held at Lanarkshire Ice Rink in Hamilton this week were:

Football: Lanark knocked for six as their four-game unbeaten run comes to a shuddering end.

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A BATTERING at Beith emphatically ended Lanark United’s run of four straight wins as they crashed 6-1 away to the Super Premier League’s runaway leaders.

Football: Blantyre move into sixth place in the Central League First Division but Larkhall, Thorniewood United and Lesmahagow all face a relegation dog-fight.

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

JAMES Cochrane scored twice in Blantyre’s 4-1 win over Larkhall Thistle, a result that hauled Vics up into sixth place in the Central League First Division.

Football: A Kevin Barr double wasn’t enough to save Shotts from a 3-2 Emirates Scottish Cup defeat against Hill of Beath.

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A STIRRING second-half comeback wasn’t enough to stop Shotts Bon Accord from crashing out of the Emirates Scottish Cup against Hill of Beath Hawthorn.

Football: Lesmahagow and Larkhall negotiate a deal that sees Alan Shields and Jamie McDougall switch clubs.

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

LESMAHAGOW and Larkhall Thistle completed a transfer exchange that saw central defender Alan Shields return to Craighead Park while right-back Jamie McDougall switched to Gasworks Park after the deal was agreed by both the clubs.

Football: Hamilton Accies Girls’ and Ladies’ FC round-up

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

HAMILTON fell to a 2-1 defeat at Rangers in the first game of the new Scottish Women’s Premier League summer league.

Other Sport: Yamakai Karate Club members took 13 medals from recent competitions.

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

MEMBERS of Lanarkshire’s Yamakai Karate Club recently won an astonishing 25 medals from competitions in Wishaw and Sunderland.

Hamilton Accies: Win tickets for Hamilton v St Johnstone!

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

HAMILTON Accies continue their SPL campaign with the visit by St Johnstone on Saturday, March 27 ... and you could be there for FREE!

Athletics: Law and District Amateur Athletics Club round-up.

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

FOUR of Law and District Amateur Athletics Club’s age-group teams qualified for the Scottish Athletics Indoor League finals.

Football: Lanarkshire amateur football fixtures and results.

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SATURDAY’S fixtures in the Foster’s Central Scottish Amateur Football League are:

Rugby: Look ahead to this weekend’s Scottish Hydro fixtures.

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

HAMILTON face a tough Scottish Hydro Premier 3 clash at home to Morgan Academy FP.

Hamilton Advertiser - Latest

Breaking News: 'Human remains' found on beach

Breaking News: Salmond lists potential SNP gains

Breaking News: 'Green gold rush' being hampered

Breaking News: Two dead, one badly hurt in crash

Breaking News: Independence 'not just about flags'

Breaking News: Efforts to cut class size 'fails'

Breaking News: Hung parliament 'the best scenario'

Breaking News: Consumer group slams energy firms

Breaking News: Hung parliament an opportunity: SNP

Breaking News: Private finance schools cost £244m

Breaking News: MP loses backing of local party

Breaking News: Soldier awarded for Afghan battle

Breaking News: Commission reviews SNP accounts

Breaking News: Ex-soldier's parents plea for help

Breaking News: University is 'anti-English'

Breaking News: Former SNP leader Wolfe dies at 86

Breaking News: 'Autumn date' for class size laws

Breaking News: £3m plan to stabilise town hillside

Breaking News: 'Hawick Pound' aims to save firms

Breaking News: £5m business loan scheme announced

Breaking News: MP to face fate in local party vote

Breaking News: Mother slams meow meow availability

Breaking News: High winds blow off roof of flats

Breaking News: Dundee among 'least visited' cities

Breaking News: Salmond unveils aid for small firms

Breaking News: Warning over public services crisis

Breaking News: Bradford 'least attractive city'

Breaking News: Accused Briton claims self-defence

Breaking News: Vote opposes power station plan

Breaking News: £7m Malawi aid package unveiled

Breaking News: Support for pupils of shot teacher

Breaking News: Card company to close city office

Breaking News: BMA wary of waiting time plans

Breaking News: Offender management plans

Top seven sport stories: Accies captain encourages team to win for SPL safety

Other Sport: Curling: Lanarkshire paralympic team hope to get medals

Other Sport: School helps people with physical and complex needs

Other Sport: Motorsport: Alick Kerr gets sponsorship boost

Other Sport: Snooker: Competition could see players mentored by Ronnie O'Sullivan

Other Sport: Badminton: Duo take their fight for recognition to Holyrood

Athletics: Triathlon Super Series event coming to Strathclyde Park.

Athletics: Athletics: Larkhall couple aim to raise over £4000 for CLIC Sargent

Rugby: Rugby: Dalziel are on the brink of promotion to the premier league

Rugby: Rugby: Biggar move up into third spot in premier league

Rugby: Rugby: Former Hamilton coach given award for his achievements

Rugby: Rugby: Club cautious over coaching methods study

Football: Wishaw move up to fifth place with a win over Royal Albert

Hamilton News: Company say they have taken control of Lanarkshire radio station L107

Hamilton News: Hamilton estate agent Bernadette Murphy vacates premises

Hamilton News: Builder set to live on Hamilton site of triple fatal car smash

Hamilton News: Lissa is winner in Hamilton's Best Mum competition

Hamilton News: Smoke bomber banned from attending football games for three years

Hamilton News: Uddingston takeaway denies breaching hygiene regulations

Hamilton News: Hamilton businesswoman is angered by new council fees

Hamilton News: Cops to target drunken neds in Stonehouse

Hamilton News: Accies twins encourage fans to take part in Sport Relief

Hamilton News: Strathaven scout leader tells of charity trip to India

Hamilton News: Hamilton schoolboy is named 4th in the world for Maths contest

Hamilton News: Cash award for Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre

Hamilton News: Woman cut free from car crash on A723

Hamilton News: HAMILTON Park launch their Face of 2010

Hamilton News: Hamilton head teacher nominated for top award

Hamilton News: Blantyre centre hopes to hosting weddings soon

Hamilton News: Photographic evidence to be used in bringing Lanarkshire domestic abusers to justice

Hamilton News: Lanarkshire's Ups and Downs in successful new show

Hamilton News: Taxi driver (38) dies after crash at Hamilton Bus Station

Hamilton News: Convicted paedophile flees Lanarkshire home after being cornered

Breaking News: Five face court after drugs raids

Breaking News: Young want say on alcohol policy

Breaking News: RBS unveils new bonus schedule

Breaking News: Inquiry demanded over flats deaths

Breaking News: Body recovered after dock plunge

ML3 Entertainment: Hamilton R&B singer to write new album

Breaking News: Probe after van plunges into docks

Breaking News: Greens: Scrap power station plans

Breaking News: Bid to end rail dispute deadlock

Breaking News: Ewing wants 'legal high' drug ban

Breaking News: Labour in greener buses call

Breaking News: Dragons' Den stars in non-dom spat