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Hamilton News for 10 April 2008

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Animal charity sponsored walk Apr 10 2008

A SPONSORED dog walk organised by the Lanarkshire supporters’ group of the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will be held at Strathclyde Park on Sunday, May 18.Read

What's on in Lanarkshire Apr 10 2008

Angels Hotel, Uddingston: strum, every Thursday, 9pm onwards.Read

Waste decision is still a load of rubbish Apr 10 2008

A HILLHOUSE businessman who hit out at fly-tippers dumping waste near his café last month is still waiting for it to be cleared.Read

Hillhouse jumble sale fundraiser Apr 10 2008

HAMILTON’S Hillhouse Parish Church are holding a fund-raising jumble sale on Saturday from 10am till noon. All proceeds will go to the church holiday fund and all are welcome to go along and support the event.Read

Young driver facing drinks charge is detained in custody Apr 10 2008

A MOTHERWELL man has denied forcing a police car to swerve off the road after he allegedly drove down a one-way street in the wrong direction.Read

Hamilton Aglow Group to hold meeting Apr 10 2008

HAMILTON Aglow group will hold their next outreach meeting on Monday, April 21.Read

Extra cash poured into tackling booze problem Apr 10 2008

MORE money than ever before will this financial year be spent on the problem of alcohol misuse in South Lanarkshire.Read

Warrant issued for youth’s arrest Apr 10 2008

A LANARKSHIRE youth this week failed to turn up for a probation review set for the day after he was given the sentence.Read

Easter egg collection a success Apr 10 2008

JOSEPH Potts and Smith’s Funeral Directors in Blantyre were delighted with the response to their Easter egg collection.Read

Pupils take first step on jobs ladder at seminar Apr 10 2008

Pictured with South Lanarkshire Council's corporate resources committee chair, councillor Denis McKenna, Marcus was able to get first-hand advice about his future career.Read

Animal Aid contest entries wanted Apr 10 2008

THERE’S only a couple of weeks left for Advertiser readers to send in entries for Animal Aid’s nationwide youth art and poetry competition.Read

Starlings rule county skies Apr 10 2008

THE starling is the most common bird in South Lanarkshire gardens.Read

Scottish Gas promise is just a lot of hot air Apr 10 2008

A HAMILTON mum accused a gas utility company this week of not honouring a compensation pledge over a faulty gas supply.Read

Yeomen return to take centre stage Apr 10 2008

THIS photograph will bring back memories for those who attended Hamilton Academy in the late thirties.Read

Ozanam Club founder up for award Apr 10 2008

THE founder of a Lanarkshire-based club for disabled people has been short-listed for a prestigious humanitarian award.Read

Lanarkshire theatre company auditions for latest show Apr 10 2008

LANARKSHIRE theatre company Practical Magic, are currently auditioning for their production of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”.Read

Road flock halts traffic Apr 10 2008

LANARKSHIRE’S roads were hit by another animal-related hold-up less than 24 hours after cattle brought gridlock to the county.Read

New toilets at Bellshill station Apr 10 2008

FIRST ScotRail passengers using Bellshill station will soon benefit from new public toilets as the rail operators finalise a further £1million investment to improve safety and facilities across Scotland.Read

Hamilton Gymnasts hop to it and raise club cash Apr 10 2008

HAMILTON Gymnastics Club members took part in a sponsored ‘bunny hop’ at Easter to raise much-needed funds for the club.Read

They’re planning to make changes Apr 10 2008

THE following planning applications have been lodged with South Lanarkshire Council:Read

Hamilton Rotary Club welcomes MSP Linda Fabiani Apr 10 2008

HAMILTON Rotary Club welcomed Linda Fabiani MSP as guest at their recent meeting.Read

St Elizabeth's pupils mark world book day Apr 10 2008

PUPILS from St Elizabeth’s Primary marked the 11th World Book Day.Read

Murdered Blantyre man's mum found dead Apr 10 2008

THE mother of murder victim Brian McQueen has been found dead in her Blantyre home.Read

Mass to mark Uddingston priest's jubilee Apr 10 2008

A GOLDEN jubilee mass has been held for Viewpark parish priest Canon Edward Glackin.Read

Walk in the park to raise Kilbryde hospice cash Apr 10 2008

JAMES Hamilton Heritage Park, East Kilbride, will once again host the Kilbryde Hospice Appeal’s Sunflower Walk on Thursday, May 22.Read

MSP at centre of property gift row Apr 10 2008

A LANARKSHIRE MSP was this week at the centre of a row over a bequest worth £145,000.Read

Parachute jump raises money for Udston hospital Apr 10 2008

PATIENTS at Hamilton’s Udston Hospital are to benefit from a parachute jump 4000 miles away.Read

Neighbours hit out after boy is knocked down Apr 10 2008

A FRANTIC mum told this week how her seven-year-old son was lucky to be alive after he was knocked down in a busy Hamilton street.Read

Clamp drivers who use disabled spaces Apr 10 2008

A HAMILTON resident this week hit out at able-bodied drivers who park in spaces set aside for disabled motorists.Read

10k charity walk around the park Apr 10 2008

FIFTY sets of ear defenders have been donated to Deafblind Scotland for their 10k fund-raising walk at Strathclyde Park this month.Read

Eyes down for night of bingo in Strutherhill Apr 10 2008

A BINGO night is set to take place in Strutherhill on Tuesday, April 22.Read

Secret crime files stolen from minibus Apr 10 2008

A PROBE has been launched after "top secret" police files were taken when thieves made off with a minibus in Hamilton.Read

Drivers win £127,000 in roads compensation Apr 10 2008

SOUTH Lanarkshire Council has paid out more than £120,000 in compensation over the past five years to motorists whose vehicles were damaged by road defects in the area. Read