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Hamilton News for 3 April 2008

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Lanarkshire Maggie's Centre opens doors Apr 03 2008

The new Lanarkshire Maggie’s Centre opened its doors today (Thursday) to provide support for the county’s cancer patients. Read

Murdered man's mum is charged with attack Apr 03 2008

THE mother and sister of murder victim Brian McQueen have both appeared in court — charged with attempted murder.Read

Eddlewood bowlers ready to celebrate Apr 03 2008

EDDLEWOOD Bowling Club’s centenary celebrations begin on Saturday, April 19, at 4pm when the green opens for the season.Read

Builders to knock down house they bought for £385k Apr 03 2008

A LUXURY detached house is set to be bulldozed to make way for a road into a multi-million-pound development site.Read

Four years in jail for cigarette smuggler Apr 03 2008

A LANARKSHIRE cigarette smuggler who defrauded the Crown of almost £500,000 in duty was jailed last week for four years.Read

Cops’ warning as bogus workmen dupe pensioners Apr 03 2008

POLICE this week warned residents not to be duped by heartless crooks posing as handymen — after at least six OAPs were targeted in Lanarkshire.Read

Capital trek for Hamilton Ramblers Apr 03 2008

HAMILTON Ramblers enjoyed an outing to Edinburgh on Sunday.Read

Blood service appeal in Hamilton Apr 03 2008

PEOPLE living in Hamilton are being urged to donate blood when the Blood Transfusion Service visit the town next week.Read

MSP vows to fight for ‘McAlpine’ jobs Apr 03 2008

AN MSP blasted as “short-sighted” this week a construction firm’s decision to axe 750 Lanarkshire jobs.Read

Hamilton Pensioner faces child sex charges Apr 03 2008

A HAMILTON man has been charged with three counts of lewd, indecent and libidinous practices and behaviour towards children.Read

Burnbank drama kids put on show for parents Apr 03 2008

The students put their vocal and acting talents into practice with scripted plays, improvised plays, music and movement pieces. At the end of all the performances Glyn Owen, principal of the drama academy in central Scotland, presented with certificates, saying: “This studio is a great tribute to the Academy.”Read

Holy Cross' national hopes in consumer challenge Apr 03 2008

HOLY Cross High School, Hamilton, will represent Scotland once again this year at the national finals of the Young Consumer of the Year Competition.Read

Fairhill lorry driver almost hit policemen Apr 03 2008

A HAMILTON driver who overtook a lorry, and caused two police officers standing in a layby to take evasive action to avoid being struck, has been fined £300.Read