http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/latest-news/ Latest en-gb Hamilton Advertiser http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/man-held-over-pensioner-s-death-51525-21575178/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:55:17 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/man-held-over-pensioner-s-death-51525-21575178/ A 64-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of an elderly woman. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/police-apologise-over-flag-mistake-51525-21574900/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:55:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/police-apologise-over-flag-mistake-51525-21574900/ Police in Scotland who ordered travelling football fans to remove a Northern Ireland flag they mistakenly believed was illegal, have apologised for the mistake. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/camilla-at-animal-aid-fundraiser-51525-21574699/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:25:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/camilla-at-animal-aid-fundraiser-51525-21574699/ The Duchess of Cornwall has met members of an animal welfare charity during a fundraising garden party. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/ambulance-service-slammed-over-boy-51525-21574451/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:55:19 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/ambulance-service-slammed-over-boy-51525-21574451/ The ambulance service put the health of a teenager in jeopardy by refusing to send help, it has been ruled. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/council-bosses-ready-for-talks-51525-21574429/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:55:18 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/council-bosses-ready-for-talks-51525-21574429/ Council bosses have insisted they are still prepared to talk to unions after an estimated 150,000 local government workers staged a one-day walkut over pay. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/unesco-music-honour-for-glasgow-51525-21573475/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:55:17 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/unesco-music-honour-for-glasgow-51525-21573475/ Scotland's biggest city has been named a Unesco City of Music in recognition of its musical pedigree. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/extradited-man-admits-2004-killing-51525-21573043/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:55:16 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/extradited-man-admits-2004-killing-51525-21573043/ A man murdered his partner and fled to Thailand before he was due to go on trial for the killing, a court has heard. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/harrison-s-partner-expecting-baby-51525-21573022/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:55:15 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/harrison-s-partner-expecting-baby-51525-21573022/ The partner of former world boxing champion Scott Harrison is pregnant, a court has heard. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/more-military-tattoo-shows-in-2009-51525-21572797/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:25:15 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/more-military-tattoo-shows-in-2009-51525-21572797/ The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is to move beyond the capital next year, First Minister Alex Salmond has announced http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/labour-leadership-race-continues-51525-21572773/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:25:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/labour-leadership-race-continues-51525-21572773/ The Labour leadership race has turned the spotlight on the constitutional issue and knife crime. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/residents-evacuated-as-homes-flood-51525-21572756/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:25:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/residents-evacuated-as-homes-flood-51525-21572756/ Homes have been evacuated as flash flooding hit parts of Scotland. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/baa-should-lose-scottish-airport-51525-21572742/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:25:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/baa-should-lose-scottish-airport-51525-21572742/ Competition chiefs have recommended that BAA lose control of one of Scotland's busiest airports. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/council-workers-strike-over-pay-row-51525-21572722/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:25:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/council-workers-strike-over-pay-row-51525-21572722/ Thousands of council workers in Scotland are taking part in a one-day strike, causing disruption to schools, rubbish collections and ferry services. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/chaos-as-flash-floods-hit-scotland-51525-21566939/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:55:16 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/chaos-as-flash-floods-hit-scotland-51525-21566939/ Firefighters responded to more than 100 call-outs as Scotland was battered by flash floods. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/council-workers-to-strike-over-pay-51525-21566867/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:25:13 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/council-workers-to-strike-over-pay-51525-21566867/ Many schools will be closed, bins will be left unemptied, and day care and sports centres will be shut as thousands of council workers go on strike over pay. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/camilla-attends-animal-aid-event-51525-21566848/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:25:13 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/camilla-attends-animal-aid-event-51525-21566848/ The Duchess of Cornwall is due to attend a garden party in aid of an animal hospital. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/key-projects-must-be-put-on-hold-51525-21566828/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:25:13 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/key-projects-must-be-put-on-hold-51525-21566828/ Major developments in Scotland's capital should be put on hold until an investigation into Edinburgh's World Heritage status has been completed, the head of Unesco warned. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/retail-sales-fall-in-scotland-51525-21566440/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:55:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/retail-sales-fall-in-scotland-51525-21566440/ There is evidence that Scots are tightening their belts, as retailers revealed the biggest monthly fall in sales since 2000. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/trafficking-victims-not-known-51525-21566416/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:55:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/20/trafficking-victims-not-known-51525-21566416/ Victims of human trafficking are missing out on vital support because authorities in Scotland have trouble identifying them. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/homes-threatened-as-floods-strike-51525-21565879/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:55:13 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/homes-threatened-as-floods-strike-51525-21565879/ Firefighters were battling to protect homes as parts of Scotland were hit by flash floods. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/toddler-hurt-by-road-crash-debris-51525-21564886/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:25:15 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/toddler-hurt-by-road-crash-debris-51525-21564886/ An 18-month-old boy has been taken to hospital after he was hit by debris when a van lost control and struck a wall. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/mary-queen-of-scots-hair-for-sale-51525-21564593/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:55:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/mary-queen-of-scots-hair-for-sale-51525-21564593/ A lock of hair belonging to Mary Queen of Scots has been unveiled before going under the hammer. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/soldier-killed-in-afghanistan-named-51525-21564405/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:25:13 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/soldier-killed-in-afghanistan-named-51525-21564405/ A British soldier killed as he left his patrol vehicle in southern Afghanistan has been named by the Ministry of Defence. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/100m-pledged-for-affordable-housing-51525-21562312/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:55:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/100m-pledged-for-affordable-housing-51525-21562312/ Around £100 million could be spent ahead of schedule to deliver affordable housing in Scotland, it has been announced. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/soldier-killed-in-afghanistan-named-51525-21562289/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:55:13 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/soldier-killed-in-afghanistan-named-51525-21562289/ A British soldier killed as he left his patrol vehicle in southern Afghanistan has been named by the Ministry of Defence. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/velodrome-name-honour-for-hoy-51525-21562050/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:25:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/velodrome-name-honour-for-hoy-51525-21562050/ Triple Olympic champion Chris Hoy is to be honoured by having a new national cycling stadium named after him, it has been announced. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/six-treated-for-c-diff-in-one-ward-51525-21562031/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:25:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/six-treated-for-c-diff-in-one-ward-51525-21562031/ Six patients from a hospital ward have tested positive for the C difficile bug. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/council-staff-strike-to-hit-schools-51525-21561413/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:55:13 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/council-staff-strike-to-hit-schools-51525-21561413/ Schools and public services will be hit by strike action on Wednesday in a walkout by around 200,000 union members, councils said. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/expert-demands-world-ban-on-torture-51525-21560925/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:55:17 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/expert-demands-world-ban-on-torture-51525-21560925/ A Nobel Peace Prize nominee has condemned torture as "the worst power instrument" as she called for a world ban on the practice. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/river-searched-in-hunt-for-father-51525-21560683/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:25:16 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/river-searched-in-hunt-for-father-51525-21560683/ Police divers have searched a river as part of an investigation into the disappearance of a father one week ago. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/jamieson-s-pledge-over-tax-benefits-51525-21560664/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:25:15 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/jamieson-s-pledge-over-tax-benefits-51525-21560664/ Labour leadership candidate Cathy Jamieson has vowed to meet with Prime Minister Gordon Brown to safeguard hundreds of millions of pounds in council tax benefit. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/hoy-cycles-to-record-third-gold-51525-21560642/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:25:15 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/hoy-cycles-to-record-third-gold-51525-21560642/ Olympian Chris Hoy became the first Briton in a century to win three gold medals at the same Games. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/nhs-fails-cancer-waiting-time-bid-51525-21560618/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:25:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/nhs-fails-cancer-waiting-time-bid-51525-21560618/ The NHS is still failing to hit waiting time targets for cancer treatment, it has been revealed. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/man-dies-after-rowing-boat-capsizes-51525-21559508/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:55:15 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/man-dies-after-rowing-boat-capsizes-51525-21559508/ One man has died and two others are in hospital after their boat capsized in waters near Orkney. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/second-body-left-on-hospital-ward-51525-21559484/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:55:15 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/second-body-left-on-hospital-ward-51525-21559484/ A second case of a corpse being left on a hospital ward has been confirmed by health bosses. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/dozens-of-post-offices-face-closure-51525-21559473/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:55:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/dozens-of-post-offices-face-closure-51525-21559473/ Dozens of post offices have been earmarked for closure or downgrading in the latest round of cuts to the service, it has been announced. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/wife-beaters-could-face-drink-ban-51525-21557915/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:55:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/wife-beaters-could-face-drink-ban-51525-21557915/ Men accused of assaulting their partners could be banned from drinking alcohol under radical new proposals, a senior police officer said. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/cabinet-on-road-trip-to-meet-public-51525-21557817/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:25:17 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/cabinet-on-road-trip-to-meet-public-51525-21557817/ First Minister Alex Salmond takes his cabinet on the road again in the latest of a series of meetings around the country. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/public-quizzed-over-missing-father-51525-21557630/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:25:13 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/public-quizzed-over-missing-father-51525-21557630/ Police investigating a father's disappearance were questioning passers-by, close to the spot where he was last seen exactly one week ago. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/cancer-waiting-times-revealed-51525-21557613/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:55:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/cancer-waiting-times-revealed-51525-21557613/ Ministers are revealing if they have hit a long-overdue target for cutting waiting times for cancer treatment. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/salmond-unveils-economic-measures-51525-21557595/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:55:13 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/19/salmond-unveils-economic-measures-51525-21557595/ First Minister Alex Salmond will outline new measures to address challenges faced by the Scottish economy. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/man-in-hospital-after-sea-fall-51525-21556265/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:25:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/man-in-hospital-after-sea-fall-51525-21556265/ A pensioner is believed to be in a serious condition after falling into the sea as he fished, coastguards said. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/challenging-times-for-airports-51525-21556085/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:55:13 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/challenging-times-for-airports-51525-21556085/ Passenger numbers at Scottish airports dropped in July, during what is traditionally the busiest month of the year. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/brown-attends-labour-mp-s-funeral-51525-21556055/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:55:13 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/brown-attends-labour-mp-s-funeral-51525-21556055/ Prime Minister Gordon Brown was among the mourners at the funeral of Labour MP John MacDougall, who died last week after a long illness. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/devolution-roadshows-to-be-staged-51525-21555921/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:25:13 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/devolution-roadshows-to-be-staged-51525-21555921/ A body set up to study the future of Scottish devolution is to stage roadshows across Scotland later this year. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/tips-offered-on-child-discipline-51525-21555131/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:55:17 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/tips-offered-on-child-discipline-51525-21555131/ Parents are to get advice on communicating with their children as part of a new campaign to "break the cycle of violence" affecting many Scots families. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/schoolgirl-robbed-and-assaulted-51525-21555122/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:55:17 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/schoolgirl-robbed-and-assaulted-51525-21555122/ A schoolgirl carrying a bag of items bought for the new term has been assaulted and robbed by a man in broad daylight, police said. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/allergy-study-seeks-teenagers-51525-21555105/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:55:17 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/allergy-study-seeks-teenagers-51525-21555105/ Scientists have appealed for teenagers to take part in the first ever study into how serious allergic reactions affect their lives. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/yacht-pair-found-safe-after-search-51525-21555077/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:55:17 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/yacht-pair-found-safe-after-search-51525-21555077/ A couple who sparked a major land and sea search after their yacht was reported overdue have been found safe and well. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/government-defends-fines-secrecy-51525-21555054/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:55:17 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/government-defends-fines-secrecy-51525-21555054/ Secret guidelines telling prosecutors which offences should be dealt with by fixed penalty fines have been defended by the justice secretary. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/man-in-court-over-festival-stabbing-51525-21555042/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:55:17 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/man-in-court-over-festival-stabbing-51525-21555042/ A man is due to appear in court in connection with a stabbing at Scotland's biggest music festival. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/13bn-deal-to-refinance-baa-51525-21555024/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:55:17 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/13bn-deal-to-refinance-baa-51525-21555024/ The under-fire owner of Britain's biggest airports has unveiled the completion of a £13 billion refinancing. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/public-quizzed-in-missing-dad-probe-51525-21555006/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:55:17 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/public-quizzed-in-missing-dad-probe-51525-21555006/ Police searching for a missing father said they will question passers-by at the spot where he was last seen one week ago. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/salmond-urged-to-act-over-housing-51525-21554980/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:55:17 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/salmond-urged-to-act-over-housing-51525-21554980/ First Minister Alex Salmond has been urged to stop "dithering" and take control of a crisis-hit housing market. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/brown-attends-labour-mp-s-funeral-51525-21554971/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:55:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/brown-attends-labour-mp-s-funeral-51525-21554971/ Prime Minister Gordon Brown was among the mourners at the funeral of Labour MP John MacDougall, who died last week after a long illness. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/2008/08/18/preparing-for-the-10k-road-race-51525-21553032/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:46:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/2008/08/18/preparing-for-the-10k-road-race-51525-21553032/ WITH the St Andrew's Hospice 10k Road Race fast approaching, we spoke to the health and fitness team at Strathclyde Hilton’s Living Well centre to find out the best ways to prepare for the run at Strathclyde Park – and surprisingly, eating a McDonalds just before you set off and a distinct lack of exercise are not on the programme! http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/hamilton-accies/hamilton-fc-news/2008/08/14/dream-start-as-accies-top-spl-51525-21528124/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/hamilton-accies/hamilton-fc-news/2008/08/14/dream-start-as-accies-top-spl-51525-21528124/ HAMILTON got their SPL campaign off to the perfect start with a deserved 3-1 win over Dundee United on Monday. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/hamilton-accies/hamilton-fc-news/2008/08/14/inverness-caley-test-is-next-for-accies-51525-21528418/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/hamilton-accies/hamilton-fc-news/2008/08/14/inverness-caley-test-is-next-for-accies-51525-21528418/ HAMILTON boss Billy Reid watched his side soar to the top of the SPL with a stunning 3-1 win over Dundee United on Monday, but warned people not to get carried away. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/hamilton-accies/hamilton-fc-news/2008/08/14/mclaughlin-i-think-i-ve-proved-my-critics-wrong-51525-21528119/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/hamilton-accies/hamilton-fc-news/2008/08/14/mclaughlin-i-think-i-ve-proved-my-critics-wrong-51525-21528119/ MARK McLAUGLIN hopes he’s proved his critics wrong after playing a major role in Hamilton’s sensational 3-1 win over Dundee United. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/hamilton-school-reports/2008/08/14/demolition-team-move-in-to-flatten-st-peter-s-annex-51525-21529007/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/hamilton-school-reports/2008/08/14/demolition-team-move-in-to-flatten-st-peter-s-annex-51525-21529007/ THE annexe of St Peter’s Primary School was this week demolished. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/08/14/st-peter-s-primary-was-torched-deliberately-51525-21529020/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/08/14/st-peter-s-primary-was-torched-deliberately-51525-21529020/ POLICE have confirmed that a fire which caused more than £½m worth of damage to a Hamilton school was started deliberately. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/business-owners-expect-longer-hours-51525-21551646/ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:55:15 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/18/business-owners-expect-longer-hours-51525-21551646/ One in five small business owners in Scotland expect to work longer hours over the coming months as a result of the economic climate, a survey has shown. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/teenage-crash-victim-named-51525-21550896/ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:55:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/teenage-crash-victim-named-51525-21550896/ A teenage driver who died in a late night car crash has been named by police. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/climber-dies-on-mountain-51525-21550886/ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:55:13 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/climber-dies-on-mountain-51525-21550886/ A climber has died after collapsing as he descended the UK's highest mountain. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/boy-rescued-from-rising-tide-51525-21550754/ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:25:15 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/boy-rescued-from-rising-tide-51525-21550754/ A 13-year-old boy has had to be rescued after getting stuck on a causeway surrounded by rising tide waters. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/call-for-social-tariff-goods-51525-21550731/ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:25:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/call-for-social-tariff-goods-51525-21550731/ Labour leadership contender Iain Gray has called for supermarkets to sell bread and milk at a "social tariff" to ease the plight of the hard-up. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/pets-in-rescue-dramas-51525-21550660/ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:55:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/pets-in-rescue-dramas-51525-21550660/ Two lucky pets have been reunited with their owners after they were the subject of dramatic rescue bids. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/3-000-cases-of-whisky-stolen-51525-21550315/ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:25:18 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/3-000-cases-of-whisky-stolen-51525-21550315/ Thieves have made off with three-thousand cases of whisky worth around a quarter of a million pounds, police said. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/experts-gather-for-pain-conference-51525-21550298/ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:25:18 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/experts-gather-for-pain-conference-51525-21550298/ More than 5,000 medical and scientific experts have gathered in Scotland as a major conference on the treatment of pain got under way. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/government-bulk-buying-energy-51525-21550279/ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:25:18 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/government-bulk-buying-energy-51525-21550279/ The Scottish Government is to bulk-buy electricity for the whole public sector with a view to saving taxpayers' money in a climate of soaring energy bills. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/suspicious-blazes-probed-51525-21550261/ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:25:18 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/suspicious-blazes-probed-51525-21550261/ Police are investigating two suspicious fires which caused thousands of pounds worth of damage. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/knighthood-calls-for-hoy-51525-21550244/ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:25:17 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/knighthood-calls-for-hoy-51525-21550244/ There have been calls for cycling champion Chris Hoy to be given a knighthood after he became Scotland's greatest ever Olympian. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/teenager-crash-victim-named-51525-21549484/ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:25:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/teenager-crash-victim-named-51525-21549484/ A teenage driver who died in a late night car crash has been named by police. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/murray-pulled-out-rangers-deal-51525-21549172/ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:55:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/murray-pulled-out-rangers-deal-51525-21549172/ Rangers chairman Sir David Murray came within hours of selling the Scottish club last year, it has been revealed. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/crew-rescued-from-racing-yacht-51525-21548429/ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:25:13 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/crew-rescued-from-racing-yacht-51525-21548429/ The young crew of a racing yacht had to be rescued when their boat flooded while sailing off the east coast. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/no-pension-changes-for-scots-police-51525-21547451/ Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:25:17 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/17/no-pension-changes-for-scots-police-51525-21547451/ The SNP accused Westminster of short-changing police by refusing to make money available for pension changes. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/16/canadian-pipe-band-win-crown-51525-21547135/ Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:55:15 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/16/canadian-pipe-band-win-crown-51525-21547135/ A Canadian pipe band have been crowned the world's best at the annual championship in Scotland. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/16/congratulations-for-golden-boy-hoy-51525-21546887/ Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:55:13 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/16/congratulations-for-golden-boy-hoy-51525-21546887/ As Team GB celebrate a record haul of Olympics medals, the day was equally historic for cyclist Chris Hoy, who became Scotland's most successful Olympian after winning his second gold at the games. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/16/teenager-dies-in-car-crash-51525-21545425/ Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:55:15 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/16/teenager-dies-in-car-crash-51525-21545425/ A teenager has died in a late night car crash, police have said. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/16/pipe-bands-line-up-for-contest-51525-21545407/ Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:55:15 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/16/pipe-bands-line-up-for-contest-51525-21545407/ More than 200 bands have descended on Scotland's largest city to compete in the World Pipe Band Championships. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/16/baa-forced-to-sell-off-airports-51525-21544980/ Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:25:13 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/16/baa-forced-to-sell-off-airports-51525-21544980/ The chairman of BAA, Britain's biggest airport operator, has acknowledged that he expected the Competition Commission to order the break-up of the company. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/16/notorious-signal-crayfish-targeted-51525-21544493/ Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:55:17 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/16/notorious-signal-crayfish-targeted-51525-21544493/ Information on how to deal with one of Scotland's most notorious alien fish species has been published. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/data-stolen-from-derelict-hospital-51525-21543199/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:25:14 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/data-stolen-from-derelict-hospital-51525-21543199/ A health board has spent more than £850,000 on security at a derelict hospital where confidential patient information was found, it emerged. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/kerr-to-take-fight-to-nationalists-51525-21543187/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:25:13 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/kerr-to-take-fight-to-nationalists-51525-21543187/ Scottish Labour leadership contender Andy Kerr took his campaign to SNP heartlands where he vowed to take the Nationalists head-on. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/police-losing-out-on-pension-cash-51525-21542845/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:55:17 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/police-losing-out-on-pension-cash-51525-21542845/ Officers in Scotland are losing out on a pension payout concession paid to their counterparts in England and Wales, a police group has said. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/man-held-over-festival-stabbing-51525-21542824/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:55:17 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/man-held-over-festival-stabbing-51525-21542824/ A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing at Scotland's largest music festival, police said. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/penguin-knighted-in-zoo-ceremony-51525-21542493/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:25:16 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/penguin-knighted-in-zoo-ceremony-51525-21542493/ A highly decorated penguin received another honour as he was knighted at Edinburgh Zoo. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/partial-reprieve-for-hospital-unit-51525-21542477/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:25:16 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/partial-reprieve-for-hospital-unit-51525-21542477/ A partial reprieve has been recommended for a closure-threatened hospital unit. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/dance-pledge-by-gold-medal-cyclist-51525-21542453/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:25:16 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/dance-pledge-by-gold-medal-cyclist-51525-21542453/ British cyclist Chris Hoy set his sights on winning three Olympic gold medals - and promised to do a dance on live TV if he succeeds. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/lost-climber-s-family-in-plea-51525-21541544/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:25:19 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/lost-climber-s-family-in-plea-51525-21541544/ The sister of a British climber lost in Pakistan made an emotional plea to other mountaineers to think again before attempting dangerous climbs. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/oscar-winner-opens-film-festival-51525-21541513/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:25:19 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/oscar-winner-opens-film-festival-51525-21541513/ A film festival created by Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton and held in a former bingo hall has been opened. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/40-rise-in-liquor-license-offences-51525-21541509/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:25:19 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/40-rise-in-liquor-license-offences-51525-21541509/ Liquor licensing offences soared by 40% last year, according to figures published recently. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/wet-forecast-adds-to-flood-woes-51525-21541477/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:25:19 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/wet-forecast-adds-to-flood-woes-51525-21541477/ Parts of Scotland are recovering from the latest floods to hit the country, as forecasters warned of another wet weekend. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/funeral-arranged-for-mp-macdougall-51525-21541462/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:25:15 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/08/15/funeral-arranged-for-mp-macdougall-51525-21541462/ The funeral of MP John MacDougall, whose death has presented Labour with a difficult by-election, is to be held on Monday, it has been confirmed. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/hamilton-lanarkshire-sport/other-sport/2008/08/14/american-dream-comes-true-as-chris-achieves-his-college-scholarship-goal-51525-21528414/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/hamilton-lanarkshire-sport/other-sport/2008/08/14/american-dream-comes-true-as-chris-achieves-his-college-scholarship-goal-51525-21528414/ A MOTHERWELL athlete is about to realise his goal of studying in America while playing college football, after being granted a sports scholarship by Augustana College in Illinois. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/hamilton-lanarkshire-sport/other-sport/2008/08/14/athletes-are-urged-to-run-for-charity-make-a-wish-51525-21528417/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/hamilton-lanarkshire-sport/other-sport/2008/08/14/athletes-are-urged-to-run-for-charity-make-a-wish-51525-21528417/ BIG-HEARTED athletes have been urged to help a child’s dreams come true while running this year’s Fresh ’N’ Low Great Scottish Run. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/hamilton-lanarkshire-sport/other-sport/2008/08/14/swim-legend-has-an-olympic-dream-51525-21528899/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/hamilton-lanarkshire-sport/other-sport/2008/08/14/swim-legend-has-an-olympic-dream-51525-21528899/ HAMILTON swimming legend Elenor Gordon this week admitted her disappointment that a female Scottish swimmer has so far failed to emulate her Olympic success. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/08/14/police-plea-after-assaults-on-2-teenage-girls-51525-21527757/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/08/14/police-plea-after-assaults-on-2-teenage-girls-51525-21527757/ POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after two teenage girls were assaulted in Wishaw last week. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/08/14/concern-growing-over-missing-oap-51525-21527756/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/08/14/concern-growing-over-missing-oap-51525-21527756/ CONCERN is growing over the welfare of a Viewpark pensioner who has been missing for almost a week. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/08/14/drink-measures-to-be-checked-51525-21528127/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/08/14/drink-measures-to-be-checked-51525-21528127/ TRADING Standards officers will visit South Lanarkshire pubs, restaurants and hotels this month to ensure customers are getting a fair deal when buying spirits.