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Hamilton News for 4 September 2008

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Hamilton Thug is jailed for glass attack in pub Sep 04 2008

A HAMILTON thug who glassed a man during a melee in a town pub was this week jailed for 27 months.Read

Wood craft demonstration Sep 04 2008

THE opening meeting of Gilmourton WRI will be held in the Rural Hall at Ryelands on Wednesday, September 3, at 7.30pm.Read

Wrangle over wall threatens flats plan in Hamilton Sep 04 2008

A DEVELOPER’S construction plans could be scuppered over the ownership of a one-metre-wide piece of land.Read

Station arrest Sep 04 2008

A MAN aged 19 was arrested last Thursday following an incident at Hamilton Central train station.Read

TV star Lesley will show what happens when women rule the world! Sep 04 2008

A HAMILTON businesswoman will this week appear in a new Channel 4 reality show entitled “WhenWomen Rule the World”.Read

St Andrew’s Cross adorns new coach Sep 04 2008

A NEW National Express coach adorned with a St Andrew’s Cross visited Hamilton on its inaugural journey.Read

Ceremony marks decade of helping the homeless Sep 04 2008

sA DECADE of success in helping to transform the lives of homeless people in South Lanarkshire was marked last Thursday.Read

Banks, Burlesque and organic burgers means another great Hydro Connect Sep 04 2008

BANKS, Burlesque and organic burgers all helped to shape the success of the second year of the latest Hydro Connect Festival.Read

County director to bring acclaimed play to local stage Sep 04 2008

THIS is the third time award winning director Jim Ewing from Carluke has staged this powerful and emotive play One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.Read

Council buy land Sep 04 2008

LAND at Wellhall Road in Hamilton is to be bought by South Lanarkshire Council for £190,000 in connection with the construction of the Peacock Cross link road.Read

Link-up set to protect Cadzow castle Sep 04 2008

A GUARDIANSHIP agreement has been concluded between Historic Scotland and South Lanarkshire for land at Cadzow Castle.Read

Raid nets £150,000 of counterfeit goods in Hamilton Sep 04 2008

POLICE seized £150,000 of fake DVDs, CDs and computer equipment after a dramatic swoop on a home in HamiltonRead

Pupils’ enterprising effort Sep 04 2008

PUPILS from Larkhall Academy were all fired up while taking part in The Scholar’s Challenge for the Prince’s Trust.Read

Peter Brown died after the accident at the Stonehosue factory

Firms admit guilt after silo deaths Sep 04 2008

TWO Lanarkshire companies have admitted being at fault after an accident claimed the lives of two men at a Stonehouse factory.Read

Intrepid couple all set to rise to the Inca Trail challenge Sep 04 2008

A MAN who grew up in Stonehouse will today travel to Peru for a 10-day charity trek.Read

Buckfast bottle thug is sentenced to 15 months Sep 04 2008

A THUG who smashed a Buckfast bottle over a man’s head during a street fight was this week caged for 15 months.Read

Spanish lottery scam is exposed Sep 04 2008

HOUSEHOLDERS in South Lanarkshire are being urged not to fall for the latest version of a Spanish lottery scam.Read

TV crafts expert will visit Hamilton for demo Sep 04 2008

THE Ink Spot in Castle Street, Hamilton, will be the venue next Friday and Saturday, September 12 and 13, for a demonstration by Create and Craft TV presenter Stephanie Weightman.Read

Hamilton schoolgirl Tyra has a starring role in CBeebies show Sep 04 2008

A HAMILTON schoolgirl has scooped a BBC role and will next year hit TV screens as a presenter of CBeebies show Waybuloo.Read

South Lanarkshire council worker becomes director of Kilbryde Hospice Sep 04 2008

A SOUTH Lanarkshire Council employee has become a director of Kilbryde Hospice.Read

Arts class offer Sep 04 2008

HAMILTON District Arts Guild’s Saturday Morning Classes enrolled last week but if anyone is interested there are still a few places.Read

Beware of new texting scam in South Lanarkshire Sep 04 2008

TRADING Standards officers in South Lanarkshire have raised concerns about a new texting scam.Read

Your chance to shape electoral boundaries in Lanarkshire Sep 04 2008

INQUIRIES scheduled for this year will give people the chance to have their say on a proposed electoral boundaries shake-up.Read

Male voice choir is on the lookout for top Lanarkshire talent Sep 04 2008

HOPING to hit the right note with audiences - just like Last Choir Standing - a Glasgow male voice choir is on the hunt for top vocal talent.Read

MP slams Royal Mail over Post Office closures Sep 04 2008

PROTESTORS fighting against controversial plans to close Post Offices in Lanarkshire have stepped up their campaign.Read

Police hunt attackers after man and woman targeted in Hamilton robberies Sep 04 2008

A 36-YEAR-OLD man suffered serious facial injuries after he wasattacked and robbed in Hamilton.Read

Woman robbed in Hamilton Sep 04 2008

A WOMAN was robbed in Hamilton on Tuesday night.Read

Lanarkshire Church groups all set to restart Sep 04 2008

HAMILTON Old Parish Church Guild start their new session on Monday with lunch at 1pm followed by their meeting at 2pm.Read

University of the West of Scotland courses Sep 04 2008

THE University of the West of Scotland are offering a variety of part-time courses which start this month.Read

Hamilton After-school group enjoy a busy time Sep 04 2008

YOUNGSTERS from Hamilton After School Care Project went on a series of trips during the summer period thanks to a £9110 Awards for All grant.Read

Still time to nominate unsung health heroes for Scottish awards Sep 04 2008

PEOPLE in Lanarkshire are being urged to nominate unsung healthcare heroes for this year’s Scottish Health Awards.Read

Residents slam council over anti-social tenants Sep 04 2008

RESIDENTS in a Hamilton housing estate are fed-up with the anti-social antics of tenants in a nearby council-owned flat.Read

Shops up for award Sep 04 2008

FOUR South Lanarkshire shops have been shortlisted in a prestigious national retail competition.Read

Scottish Animal Week Sep 04 2008

SCOTTISH Animal Week is being marked this week.Read

Thug admits vicious street attack on Pole Sep 04 2008

A POLISH man, who had been out drinking with friends, was attacked by a Hamilton thug after leaving a town pub.Read

Reception marks college milestone Sep 04 2008

A CIVIC reception was held last Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of Hamilton College.Read

Strike threat for South Lanarkshire Council workers Sep 04 2008

TALKS between council employers and trade unions this week failed to resolve an on-going pay dispute.Read

Chapelton clubs’ new session Sep 04 2008

THE 1st Chapelton Girls' Brigade begin their new session tonight (Thursday). The meeting will start a 7pm in Chapelton Church hall.Read

Trading Standards team swoop at Accies match Sep 04 2008

A STREET trader is likely to be reported to the Procurator Fiscal following an operation involving Trading Standards officers at the Scottish Premier League match between Hamilton and Hearts at New Douglas Park last weekend.Read

Art classes Sep 04 2008

ART classes for children and adults are to take place at Hamilton Town House over the coming months. They begin on Monday, September 15, and include ceramics, video-editing and band workshops. An Arts for Autumn brochure can be obtained by calling 01698 452299.Read

Flexible learning scheme produces positive results Sep 04 2008

A PILOT project aimed at helping young people who are either in care or who are not achieving their full potential has delivered positive results.Read

Writing class set to begin Sep 04 2008

BUDDING novelists can show that they have the write stuff by attending a new creative writing class in Larkhall.Read

Welcome move in crime fight Sep 04 2008

AN MSP this week said that the record number of police officers on Scotland’s streets will help to reassure people blighted by crime in Larkhall.Read

Show bloomed despite the rain Sep 04 2008

STANDARDS were high at this year’s Glassford Flower Show – despite the wet weather.Read

Tail-wagging weekend for all dogs Sep 04 2008

THIS weekend sees the return of North Lanarkshire Council’s Good Dog Weekend.Read

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