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Man (24) caged for stabbing takeaway workers during raid

A BLANTYRE man who stabbed two Burnbank restaurant workers during a raid was this week jailed for five years. Read

A725 bridge project complete

COMMUTERS received a boost after a bridge project was completed ahead of schedule. Read

MSP speaks out on youth crime issue

MSP for Central Scotland, Margaret Mitchell, has called for increased community policing in light of recent youth crimes in Blantyre and East Kilbride. Read

Work begins on Blantyre environmental project

CONSTRUCTION work has commenced on an environmental project which aims to improve the physical and mental health of people living in the Blantyre area. Read

Haven cash boost

Haven cash boost

BLANTYRE-based charity The Haven has received £500 from the Strathclyde Police Community Well-Being fund. Read

Justice system failed my son

Justice system failed my son

THE MOTHER of a Blantyre dad who was shot on his doorstep has slammed the criminal justice system for letting her son down. Read

Man admits shotgun attack on young father

A BLANTYRE man has admitted shooting a young father on his doorstep with a sawn-off shotgun. Read

High Blantyre Teen faces attempted murder rap

A HIGH BLANTYRE teenager appeared in court this week charged with the attempted murder of a Lanarkshire man. Read

Youths bring a European atmosphere

BLANTYRE is ready to welcome some young people from across Europe in an exchange programme. Read

Probation for driver who acted indecently sitting in his vehicle

A BLANTYRE man who committed two acts of public indecency while sitting in his car has been put on probation. Read

Five pupils excluded after fight at school

Five pupils excluded after fight at school

FIVE pupils from Calderside Academy who were involved in a large fight at the school two weeks ago have now been excluded. Read

Foster carers earn qualifications

FOUR South Lanarkshire foster carers have gained caring qualifications. Read

Don’t sell drunks booze, warn cops

POLICE will send a letter to every pub and offsales in Hamilton, Larkhall and Blantyre, as part of a crack down on violent crime and street disorder. Read

Coffee date

BLANTYRE Congregational Church will hold a coffee morning this Saturday. Read

CHARITY: pupils from a primary three class at David Livingstone Primary School managed to raise £900 for Christian Aid recently.The money was raised after the class took part in a sponsored walk. The children also ran a tuck shop and produced money boxes for their friends to donate money. dmham050608livingstone-1

Charity work

PUPILS from a primary three class at David Livingstone Primary School managed to raise £900 for Christian Aid recently. Read

Green-fingered Blantyre kids help spruce up playground

PUPILS at St Joseph’s Primary School in Blantyre recently enjoyed a day of planting. Read

Blantyre dance troupe delighted at success

THE Elaine Wedlock School of Dance recently enjoyed two sell-out shows at East Kilbride’s Village Theatre. Read

Railtrack menace: boy charged after driver is injured on Blantyre route

AN 11-YEAR-OLD boy has been charged following an incident in Blantyre which left a train driver needing hospital treatment. Read

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: members of the Blantyre Rainbows are pictured celebrating their 21st anniversary recently.jmham210508 dance-1

Happy Birthday to Blantyre Rainbows

Members of the Blantyre Rainbows are pictured celebrating their 21st anniversary recently. Read

Calderside Academy

Four held after riot at Calderside Academy

FOUR pupils at Calderside Academy were held by police last week after a serious fight at the school. Read

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