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Hamilton News for 1 May 2008

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Whats on in South Lanarkshire May 01 2008

THE Tannahill Weavers, Town Mill Theatre, Strathaven, Friday, May 2. Tickets £6.50, available from the box office on 01357 522396.Read

Going to hear Little Voice May 01 2008

THE lucky winners of last week’s King’s Theatre competition are: Alice Keddilty of Uddingston and A McIntosh of Hamilton.Read

North Lanarkshire Campaign helps residents to make good use of waste May 01 2008

NORTH Lanarkshire Council have joined the national Waste Aware Scotland Home Composting Campaign to offer residents discounted compost bins.Read

Photographer Janet scoops six top awards May 01 2008

A 67-YEAR-OLD woman from Stonehouse snapped up six awards for her photography at a presentation last week. Read

Lanarkshire Crime beat May 01 2008

A FOUR-FOOT lantern-style decorative lamp post was stolen from a garden in Milton Street, Motherwell, between 10.30pm on Thursday, April 24, and 7.45am the following day.Read

Tidying garden landed motorist in court May 01 2008

A STRATHAVEN man who pushed his car onto the road so he could tidy up his garden fell foul of the law - because it was not covered by insurance. Read

Accies gift puts icing on the cake May 01 2008

HAMILTON Accies manager Billy Reid, captain Alex Neil and a clutch of title-winning first-team stars presented a giant celebration cake to pupils from Craighead School, after the Hamilton Advertiser linked up with Greggs the bakers. Read

Ex-nurse dies after thorn pricks her finger May 01 2008

A WELL-KNOWN Hamilton pensioner has died from blood poisoning after pricking her finger on a thorn.Read

Youngsters are in the swim at Hamilton College May 01 2008

FORTY children between the ages of five and 13 took part in a holiday sports camp at Hamilton College during the Spring break.Read

Eyes down will boost Holy Cross high school May 01 2008

IT will be eyes down for the PTA of Holy Cross High School next week.Read

Charity is winner as race season opens on Sunday at Hamilton May 01 2008

FAMILIES and charity will be on to a winner when Hamilton Park get under starters orders for their new season on Sunday.Read

Surgery dates for Lanark and Hamilton East May 01 2008

LANARK and Hamilton East MP Jim Hood is holding two surgeries tomorrow (Friday).Read

Sectarian slogans chants are denied May 01 2008

A HAMILTON man this week denied chanting sectarian slogans outside a Catholic church in the town when he appeared at the town’s Sheriff Court.Read

Anger at when it's all Happening to Eddlewood council homes May 01 2008

TENANTS in Eddlewood are upset by the timing of the council’s Home Happening programme in their area.Read

Your chance to win signed Accies shirt May 01 2008

HAMILTON Accies are still celebrating their brilliant First Division title win, and the Advertiser has a competition no fan will want to miss! Read

South Lanarkshire Council Planning Applications May 01 2008

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

Hamilton Ramblers trip to Peebles area May 01 2008

HAMILTON Ramblers have an outing to the Peebles area on Sunday.Read

Philatelic Society bring their season to a close May 01 2008

LANARKSHIRE Philatelic Society enjoyed an evening of much variety last Friday for their ‘Five Sheets or 50 Pence’ meeting.Read

Calling all South Lanarkshire Guides May 01 2008

SOUTH Lanarkshire Girlguiding are holding their annual county meeting in Motherwell on Sunday, May 18.Read

Education Trust hand out grants May 01 2008

AMBITIOUS young people and youth groups in Lanarkshire have received a financial boost from the Lanarkshire Educational Trust Scheme.Read

Lottery winners in St Andrew's Hospice draw May 01 2008

WINNING numbers in the St Andrew’s Hospice Lottery draw last week were: £1000 — 21684; £200 — 57773; £100 — 32395; £50 each — 09303, 41346, 54864 and 73727.Read

Lanarkshire pumps run dry as fuel shortage grips May 01 2008

THE Grangemouth Oil Refinery industrial action ended on Tuesday but the effects of the two-day strike continued in Lanarkshire throughout the week.Read

Auditors to run rule over council May 01 2008

SOUTH Lanarkshire Council is to undergo at two-month audit it has been revealed.Read

Search begins for the face of North Lanarkshire summer guide May 01 2008

YOUNGSTERS are invited to attend an opportunity to be the face for Breakout, North Lanarkshire Council’s summer guide for children and young people.Read

Lottery winner gives up fight to keep house May 01 2008

SKINT Lottery winner John McGuinness has given up the fight to save his £400,000 house.Read

More cops on the way for South Lanarkshire May 01 2008

POLICE numbers in South Lanarkshire are set to increase by up to 70.Read

Hamilton College's Eclipse shine bright to win top honours May 01 2008

HAMILTON College’s young enterprise team Eclipse showcased their talents at the Lanarkshire Area Board finals last week.Read

Ex-teacher Margaret Alexander dies aged 93 May 01 2008

A WELL-KNOWN Hamilton teacher has died after a short illness. Read

Former Advertiser reporter's book up for top UK award May 01 2008

A BOOK by a former Advertiser reporter is up for a top award.Read

Teenager denies drink-drive and M-way crash charges May 01 2008

A YOUNG driver has denied crashing his car into barriers on the M74 near Hamilton while under the influence of alcohol.Read

Woman faces 12 charges in extortion trial May 01 2008

A WOMAN this week appeared in court on a series of charges of extortion concerning security contracts.Read

Childhood friends mark anniversary milestones May 01 2008

THREE Hamilton couples who have been friends since childhood came together last weekend to celebrate each other’s silver wedding anniversaries.Read

Rats menace angers residents in Fairhill May 01 2008

ANGRY residents living in Woodhead this week hit out after rats were spotted running about the area.Read

Funding boost for Lanarkshire rape crisis centre May 01 2008

LANARKSHIRE’S Rape Crisis Centre have received a cash boost from a number of sourcess.Read

Church ladies' outing May 01 2008

HAMILTON Old Parish Church 1970 Ladies Club have an outing to Dundee on Thursday, May 8. Transport will leave from the church at 11.30am and return around 8pm. Read

Women's aid groups receive funding boost May 01 2008

WOMEN’S aid groups in Hamilton and Clydesdale will benefit from increased funding agreed by the SNP Scottish Government. Read

Nursery kids plan eco greenhouse May 01 2008

A HAMILTON nursery are holding a charity night to raise cash to build an eco-friendly greenhouse and shelter in their garden. Read

Councillor Barry Douglas at site of demolished house

Historic house knocked down without consent May 01 2008

A COUNCILLOR this week hit out after a historic house, damaged by fire, was bulldozed without consent.Read

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