Lanarkshire news, latest local news from the region

Hamilton mum mystified after she is ordered to leave store

A MUM-of-three this week demanded an apology after she was asked to leave a Hamilton store. Read

Sacking of council staff in ‘sick e-mails’ probe sparks mixed reaction

COUNCIL chiefs who sacked staff after an e-mail porn probe were this week accused of being heavy-handed. Read

Community council opposes Lanimer drink ban

The campaign was begun by the town’s Lanimer Committee, concerned at high levels of drink-related trouble during the annual celebrations. Read

Death crash bus driver is jailed 5 years

A COACH driver from Carluke – who admitted causing the deaths of three passengers by dangerous driving in a crash near Heathrow Airport – has been jailed for five years. Read

Firms rapped over lack of planning permission

TWO Lanarkshire companies that have been using a scrapyard in Blantyre without planning permission have been given a stern warning by the council. Read

Blantyre playgroup hold successful reunion

A REUNION for the mums of Blantyre Community Centre playgroup has been hailed as a great success. Mums whose children attended the centre between 1970 and 1985 attended. The playgroup met in Blantyre Community Centre in Glasgow Road during that period. Read

Bothwell and Uddingston news

Neighbours unhappy with swim pool plan

RETROSPECTIVE plans have been submitted for a basement swimming pool at an Uddingston house. Read

Covenanters Field saved from sell-off

COUNCILLORS this week re-affirmed their decision not to allow housing on the Covenanters Field in Bothwell. Read

Larkhall News

Tribute to the Rev Downie Community in mourning

ONE of the county’s most respected clergymen has died at his home in Larkhall. Read

Actress to visit festive dog show

A REMINDER to dog lovers that the Greyhound Awareness League Christmas fayre and dog show is taking place this Sunday at Larkhall Sports Centre between noon and 4pm. Read

Motherwell News

The Snow Queen comes to life as college students take show on road

MOTHERWELL College students are preparing for their fairytale production of The Snow Queen - a family Christmas musical story with plenty of panto fun. Read