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Hamilton News for 17 April 2008

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Deafblind group charity challenge Apr 17 2008

JUST try it. That’s the message to the people of Lanarkshire from Deafblind Scotland.Read

Bert backs HSBC turbine move Apr 17 2008

INDEPENDENT councillor Bert Thomson has welcomed a banking giant's decision to withdraw plans for two 65ft wind turbines near homes in Blantyre.Read

Doc Simon on mercy mission to Brussels Apr 17 2008

A HAMILTON doctor is getting on his bike to raise funds for a good cause.Read

Masterclass puts people in the picture Apr 17 2008

THE Photoshop Masterclass returns to Bellshill Cultural Centre next month.Read

Townswomen’s Guild take tram trip back in time Apr 17 2008

MEMBERS of Hamilton Townswomen’s Guild enjoyed an evening of social history in the company of speaker Rev. Charles Herriot at their latest meeting.Read

Big Brother star will launch weekend of fun Apr 17 2008

BIG Brother Celebrity Hijack winner John Loughton will launch a weekend of fun at Strathclyde Park.Read

Brian's 50th birthday donation to The Haven Apr 17 2008

A LONG-TERM supporter of The Haven Centre in Blantyre has raised another £1050 for the charity. Read

New postal vote security measures Apr 17 2008

SECURITY measures involving voters who vote by post, or have appointed a proxy to vote on their behalf, are being stepped up.Read

By George! It’s 20th beer fest at the pub Apr 17 2008

THE George bar in Hamilton is preparing for its 20th Beer Festival.Read

New moves to tackle hazardous Quarter road Apr 17 2008

A COUNCILLOR said he was satisfied with the progress made so far in attempts to tackle problems on a killer road.Read

Memorial to be unveiled Apr 17 2008

A MEMORIAL for Lanarkshire workers who have lost their lives at work is to be unveiled.Read

Short films go on show Apr 17 2008

YOUNG filmmakers from across South Lanarkshire showed off their talents by scripting, filming, starring in, editing and producing four of their own short films.Read

Cash to battle ned culture Apr 17 2008

POLICE in Hamilton will be given nearly £30,000 in a bid to tackle gangs and youth disorder.Read

£142,000 CCTV upgrade Apr 17 2008

PART of Hamilton’s CCTV system is to be upgraded at a cost of £142,000.Read

We need more litter bins in Burnbank! Apr 17 2008

A MAN who dumped a chip poke in the street is now campaigning for more public litter bins.Read

Man used fake gun in attempt to rob postman Apr 17 2008

A MAN who tried to rob a Lanarkshire postman of his van using a fake gun was last week caged for almost 12 years when he appeared at the High Court in Edinburgh.Read

Junkie sold items from council flat to fund drugs Apr 17 2008

A HAMILTON junkie moved into a furnished council flat then sold its cooker, washing machine and fridge to fund her habit.Read

Special plea made to arts guild members Apr 17 2008

HAMILTON District Arts Guild members are asked to make a special effort to attend the AGM being held on Wednesday, May 7, at 7.15pm in St Mary’s Primary School, Cadzow Street.Read

Drama aimed at issues affecting young people in Hamilton Apr 17 2008

HAMILTON Information Project for Youth (HIPY) has teamed up with Healthy Valleys in Clydesdale to create a new drama for young people.Read

Schools' transport costs go through the roof Apr 17 2008

ALMOST £4.5 million has so far been spent on transport for pupils displaced by the schools modernisation programme. Read

Restaurant serves-up a super evening to boost hospice fund Apr 17 2008

A POPULAR Hamilton restaurant was packed to capacity last Thursday evening as diners enjoyed raising cash for St Andrew’s Hospice in Airdrie.Read

Cafe may open in Town House Apr 17 2008

PLANS to open a cafe at Hamilton’s Town House are under consideration.Read

Special day for Barncluith development Apr 17 2008

STAFF and residents of Barncluith sheltered housing this week celebrated 20 years of the complex. Read

Contracts have proved to be lucrative for bus companies Apr 17 2008

COUNCIL leader Eddie McAvoy admitted that the decant arrangements were both expensive and inconvenient for the pupils involved.Read

Man who obtained goods by fraud gets community service Apr 17 2008

A FORMER employee of a telecom giant who stole customer bank details after devising a scheme to buy goods and services with them was this week given community service.Read

County gyms band together to support charity for women Apr 17 2008

KIND-HEARTED members at Curves’ three Lanarkshire clubs have donated almost a ton of food and groceries and over £3000 through its Food Drive campaign to Hamilton’s Women’s Aid charity.Read

Stamp group hear first-class talk on the Easter story Apr 17 2008

LANARKSHIRE Philatelic Society enjoyed a display of stamps, postmarks and postcards from Elsie Miller at their recent meeting.Read

Accused falsely claimed benefits for seven years Apr 17 2008

A HAMILTON man has been fined after falsely claiming more than £10,000 in benefits.Read

Pilot scheme offers alternative to court Apr 17 2008

HAMILTON procurator fiscal service is to take part in an alternative prosecution pilot over the next two years.Read

2 in court after man threatened with machete Apr 17 2008

TWO Bellshill men have been accused of brandishing a machete.Read

Fund-raising Brigade sale Apr 17 2008

THE 11th Hamilton Boys’ Brigade are holding a jumble sale on Saturday, April 26.Read

Author Matthew Fitt teaches pupils how to be Scots Apr 17 2008

He entertained the children with Scots poetry and helped the youngsters explore their native tongue.Read

Logo competition Apr 17 2008

CREATIVE Lanarkshire youngsters are being urged to get their thinking caps on and help create a new logo for ScottishPower’s athletics sponsorship.Read

Sports stores’ future hangs in the balance Apr 17 2008

A QUESTION mark hangs over the future of Lanarkshire’s JJB Sports stores after the retail giant announced plans to close 72 shops within the next fortnight.Read

Community groups urged to step forward for grant support Apr 17 2008

FORWARD Scotland are now welcoming grant applications from North and South Lanarkshire.Read

Dental student will work in Ecuador despite bus tragedy Apr 17 2008

A HAMILTON dental student who is set to work in Ecuador this summer has not been perturbed by this week’s road accident in the country which left five British tourists dead.Read

Man stabbed outside Hamilton pub Apr 17 2008

A MAN was stabbed by five men while having a cigarette outside a Hamilton pub.Read

Cash boost will help tackle child obesity Apr 17 2008

MORE than £200,000 is to be spent on tackling childhood obesity in Lanarkshire.Read

Final whistle blown on the 'Kick It' football initiative in town Apr 17 2008

LAST week marked the end of the football programme 'Kick It' in the district. Read

School teacher dies in caravan inferno Apr 17 2008

A MOTHERWELL teacher last week died in a fire while he was on holiday in Dornoch.Read

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