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Hamilton News for 16 October 2008

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Report says £780,000 project to promote the county hasn’t delivered Oct 16 2008

A £788,000 scheme to promote Lanarkshire and generate business failed to meet vital employment targets.Read

Hurricane and Whirlwind prepare to hit town Oct 16 2008

THIS November, Motherwell Concert Hall will play host to the greatest legends of snooker.Read

Youngsters brush-up arts skills Oct 16 2008

YOUNGSTERS in the Larkhall area wishing to brush up on their skills are being urged to go along to an arts group.Read

Explorers opening a new chapter in books Oct 16 2008

YOUNGSTERS were left gripped by exciting stories after the launch of a book club at a Larkhall primary school.Read

Union boss slams south lanarkshire council pay offer Oct 16 2008

A TWO-YEAR deal aimed at settling the public sector workers’ pay dispute has been slammed as “poor” by a leading Lanarkshire trades unionist.Read

Nightmare on Castle Street Oct 16 2008

A HAMILTON firm’s bid to open a £½m fancy dress store - in the run-up to Hallowe’en - has turned into a nightmareRead

Cyclists in top gear for charity Oct 16 2008

A CHARITY cycle event in Strathaven has again proved to be a tremendous success.Read

Plans for three houses on site where villa was demolished Oct 16 2008

PLANS for three houses on a site where a 19th century Bothwell villa was levelled in controversial circumstances have been lodged with the council.Read

Bellshill soldier tells of arduous duty in Afghan desert Oct 16 2008

A BELLSHILL soldier has returned from a gruelling six-months tour of Afghanistan – in which he endured burning temperatures and rugged desert living while taking on the Taliban, scorpions and camel spiders.Read

More car parking on the way at hospital Oct 16 2008

WISHAW General Hospital is to get an extra 350 car parking spaces.Read

Life Saving Society honours for Hamilton couple Oct 16 2008

A HAMILTON couple have been honoured for their services to life-saving and water safety.Read

Ex-Advertiser reporter Bill writes book on his journalism career Oct 16 2008

A FORMER Advertiser reporter has written a book of recollections covering a career in journalism spanning seven decades.Read

Hamilton mourns death of historian Bill Wallace Oct 16 2008

TRIBUTES were this week paid to Bill Wallace, the Hamilton historian famous for his “encyclopedic” knowledge of the town, who has died at the age of 92.Read

South Lanarkshire Council bid to claw back £7½m from failed bank Oct 16 2008

EFFORTS were continuing this week to recover the £7½m of South Lanarkshire Council cash invested in a collapsed Icelandic bank.Read

Housing charity’s appeal on behalf of the homeless in South Lanarkshire Oct 16 2008

A HOMELESS charity this week called for more affordable housing for people in South Lanarkshire.Read

It’s fun all the way as Hamilton nursery children learn road safety rules Oct 16 2008

IT was green for go for toddlers from Hollandbush Nursery in Mill Road, Hamilton, who were on hand recently to highlight the benefits of the Children's Traffic Club in Scotland.Read

Kids at risk from wall at Hillhouse eyesore site Oct 16 2008

COUNCIL chiefs this week threatened action against the owner of an eyesore site.Read

Alert after bag dippers target Hamilton OAPs Oct 16 2008

CHRISTMAS shoppers were this week urged to be on their guard after a spate of ‘bag dipping’ in Hamilton.Read

South Lanarkshire youngsters parade their new skills as they join Army-style training course Oct 16 2008

ABOUT 50 young people are taking part in an Army-style training session in a bid to improve their self-confidence, team building skills and fitness.Read

Huge delays as A723 roadworks start Oct 16 2008

COMMUTERS travelling to and from Hamilton faced hours of delays at the weekend.Read

Council meeting is set to address 400-name petition Oct 16 2008

COUNCILLORS are next week due to discuss a 400-name petition sent to them by residents concerned at plans to spend more than £¼m on a ‘supported living’ programme.Read

2000 hash plants seized by police in Lanarkshire Oct 16 2008

CONCERNED neighbours this week told of their shock after police seized almost 2000 cannabis plants worth an estimated street value of £679,000 in three raids in Lanarkshire.Read

Spin doctor tells of breakdown on visit to Hamilton Oct 16 2008

IN a one-hour television programme screened on Sunday, spin doctor Alastair Campbell told how he suffered a mental breakdown during a visit to Hamilton.Read