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Hamilton News for 15 May 2008

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Vital bus services saved for Clydesdale May 15 2008

A NUMBER of much-needed bus services in Clydesdale will continue, thanks to a £4million investment by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport.Read

Vital bus services saved for Clydesdale May 15 2008

A NUMBER of much-needed bus services in Clydesdale will continue, thanks to a £4million investment by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport.Read

Rovers Return brings a taste of Coronation Street to Larkhall May 15 2008

AS thousands of Gers fans headed south, a Larkhall pub has tried to bring a flavour of Manchester to those forced to stay at home.Read

Supporters "live the dream" despite touts taking their toll May 15 2008

LANARKSHIRE'S Rangers supporters headed south yesterday (Wednesday) for their team's Uefa Cup final clash with Zenit St Petersburg.Read

Party time on the road to Uefa Cup final May 15 2008

HUNDREDS of Rangers fans across Lanarkshire this week headed to Manchester for the Uefa Cup final.Read

Kids make the most of their spring Freetime May 15 2008

MEMBERS of the Freetime Children’s Club have enjoyed a number of events in recent weeks.Read

Hamilton Vue will show classic films - and Girls Aloud concert May 15 2008

A SEASON of classic movies, celebrating some of the best cinematic performances of the last century, has started at the Vue Cinema in Hamilton.Read

Art exhibition heads for Chatelherault May 15 2008

AN art exhibition will be staged at Chatelherault Country Park in Hamilton next week.Read

Hamilton Labour heavyweight gives inaugural memorial lecture May 15 2008

FORMER Hamilton South MP Lord Robertson lifted Labour’s spirits at the recent first Judith Hart Memorial Lecture.Read

Autism appeal in Hamilton May 15 2008

AS a supporter of the National Autistic Society (NAS), I am worried about the lack of help available to adults with autism.Read

Burnbank Dog charity success May 15 2008

TWO recent charity events at the Greenfield Social Club in Burnbank have raised over £1200 for the Greyhound Awareness League.Read

Lanarkshire band hope to get their big T-Break May 15 2008

LANARKSHIRE band Annie Stevenson are just one of 48 acts competing to land a prime spot on stage at this year's T in the Park.Read

Rotarians are given a talk on giant windfarm May 15 2008

HAMILTON Rotary enjoyed a talk by club member Ian Brown at their latest meeting on the development of windfarms in the county.Read

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor to perform at Hamilton racecourse May 15 2008

SINGING sensation Sophie Ellis-Bextor will belt out her hits after racing finishes at Hamilton Park’s Braveheart Night tomorrow (Friday).Read

Concern as dead fish are found in Strathclyde Park May 15 2008

A LARGE number of dead fish have been seen lying around the edge of Strathclyde Park’s loch.Read

Accies show red card to social club May 15 2008

HAMILTON Accies were this week under fire for "evicting" their fans' social club. Read

Choirs ready to hit high notes at final concert May 15 2008

FOLLOWING a successful orchestral performance last month, the series of concerts at St Mary’s Episcopal Church in Hamilton comes to a conclusion this Friday when the choirs of the church perform a programme of British works.Read

Security worker's conviction brings Operation Padlock to successful end May 15 2008

THIS week's conviction of Marion Lang marked the end of a three-year legal battle against rogue security firms operating in Lanarkshire.Read

South Lanarkshire will face fines for dumping rubbish May 15 2008

PEOPLE who drop litter or dump rubbish in the countryside face a fixed penalty fine of £50.Read

Photo firm snap up awards May 15 2008

A HAMILTON photography firm have scooped 15 awards in a prestigious photographic competition.Read

Cash windfall means extra teachers will be appointed to primary schools May 15 2008

ELEVEN primary schools, five of them in Hamilton, are set to receive additional teaching help.Read

New bus service for theme park May 15 2008

A SPECIFIC local bus service has been provided for visitors to M&D's Theme Park.Read

New bid to clean up environment May 15 2008

WAR was this declared on South Lanarkshire's environmental yobs.Read

Bank teller in bogus hold-up May 15 2008

A FORMER teller in an Uddingston bank was sentenced to 300 hours' community service this week for stealing money from her employers.Read

Hamilton school raises money for SCIAF charity cash May 15 2008

STAFF, pupils and parents of St Paul’s Primary School in Hamilton dusted off their stetsons and pulled on their western boots to round off their recent fund-raising events for SCIAF with a line dancing session.Read

Hamilton School pupils are sitting pretty May 15 2008

ST JOHN’S Primary School in Hamilton recently hosted their ‘Full Bloom Day’ to celebrate the launch of the second phase of their garden project.Read

Students weigh in to brighten the lives of care home residents May 15 2008

A TOP team of Motherwell College students taking part in a Prince's Trust personal development course has brightened up the lives of two communities – St Mark’s Primary, Blairbeth, Rutherglen, and Abercorn Care Home, Hamilton.Read

Making a big splash May 15 2008

THREE Hamilton schools' swim teams won shields and medals at a gala finale held in Hamilton Water Palace.Read

Lanarkshire Learning network offers support for county groups May 15 2008

LANARKSHIRE’S Local Learning Network offer social service organisations the opportunity to discuss areas of common interest.Read

August date set for trial of Larkhall man May 15 2008

A MAN this week denied carrying out an assault on a woman at a Hamilton Nursing Home.Read

Hamilton Man commits contempt during trial May 15 2008

A 34-YEAR-OLD man has been found guilty of contempt of court following the trial of Marion Lang and Wilson Bowman.Read

Christian Aid event needs more helpers in Hamilton May 15 2008

HAMILTON Old Parish are looking for helpers for their tearoom and baking stall in support of Christian Aid in the church hall tomorrow afternoon (Friday) from 2pm till 4pm.Read

Bishop Devine to attend the General Assembly May 15 2008

THE Right Rev Joseph Devine, Bishop of Motherwell, will represent the Scottish Catholic Bishops at this year’s General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.Read

Mima plans spending spree after scooping Advertiser cash giveaway May 15 2008

A LUCKY Hamilton woman this week won £2500 in our May £10,000 Cash Giveaway.Read

Hamilton Campus open day held for adults May 15 2008

ADULTS in the local area looking to get back into education are being urged to go along to a university open day in Hamilton next week.Read

Hamilton Charity shop issues plea for volunteers May 15 2008

PEOPLE with some spare time on their hands are being urged to help out at charity shop.Read

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