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Hamilton News for 13 November 2008

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Statuette marks uni link Nov 13 2008

A STATUETTE has been presented to South Lanarkshire Council to mark the creation of the Hamilton-based University of the West of Scotland (UWS).Read

Stole copper boiler from old school Nov 13 2008

A MAN who stole a copper boiler from the old Earnock High School building in Hamilton has been fined £300.Read

Moderator praises church stalwarts Nov 13 2008

CHURCH of Scotland Modera tor the Right Rev. David Lunan recently undertook a 10-day tour of Lanarkshire.Read

Two found guilty of M&Ds fracas Nov 13 2008

A HAMILTON brother and sister were last week convicted of creating a disturbance at a Lanarkshire night spot.Read

Fire crew attacked by bonfire thugs Nov 13 2008

FIREFIGHTERS came under attack from a gang of thugs who hurled fireworks at them while they were attending a dangerous bonfire in Hamilton.Read

Charity to benefit from Christmas fair Nov 13 2008

A CHRISTMAS Fair will be held in Whitehill Neighbourhood Centre, Hamilton, to raise money for a children’s charity.Read

Equi’s scoop top ice cream prize Nov 13 2008

EQUI’S ice cream shop in Hamilton this week won Britain’s top prize for the best ice cream at the UK ICA National Ice Cream Championship competition in Harrogate.Read

Barry ran a marathon – in the gym Nov 13 2008

A HAMILTON man has raised over £3000 by running the equivalent of the New York Marathon at a Hamilton health club.Read

Pub closure leaves functions in doubt Nov 13 2008

A HAMILTON pub unexpectedly closed this week prompting anger from people who had booked functions at the venue.Read

Shame as Bellshill man is put on probation Nov 13 2008

A BELLSHILL man who had 6000 pornographic images of children has been put on probation.Read

Town’s fitting tribute to the war dead Nov 13 2008

HAMILTON’S war dead were remembered at the Cenotaph in Bothwell Road on Sunday.Read

Poised to book fake goods sellers at Accies match Nov 13 2008

POLICE this week vowed to crack down on unlicensed street traders selling counterfeit merchandise at the Accies-Celtic match on Sunday.Read

Nursery’s gold award in health promotion Nov 13 2008

A HAMILTON nursery has been presented with a health awareness award.Read

Model hopefuls take first steps to the catwalk Nov 13 2008

MORE than 40 catwalk hopefuls attended the Advertiser’s photoshoot on Sunday as our search for the Face of 2009 continued.Read

Fund-raisers set up camp in town centre Nov 13 2008

MEMBERS of Hamilton Rotary were out in force in Hamilton’s Regent Way on Saturday to raise funds for the club’s ‘ShelterBox’ charity.Read

Baby burned by firework thrown into her pram Nov 13 2008

A BABY girl was hurt after a burning firework was thrown into her pram.Read

Former Daks Simpson site is back on open market Nov 13 2008

THE former DAKS Simpson site is again up for sale.Read

Most traders ‘heeding fireworks and fags laws’ Nov 13 2008

A NORTH Lanarkshire trader has been caught selling fireworks to an underage youth.Read

‘Tragic case’ heroin courier lands jail term Nov 13 2008

A HAMILTON drugs courier caught red-handed with £100,000-worth of heroin was yesterday (Wednesday) jailed for three years and four months.Read

Thug fails to keep court date Nov 13 2008

A MAN due to be sentenced for assaulting his partner at her place of work failed to appear at court yesterday (Wednesday).Read

Racial abuse woman fined Nov 13 2008

A DRUGGIE was this week fined for racially abusing a shop assistant at a Hamilton chemist.Read

Guard against rogue traders Nov 13 2008

FAMILIES across Hamilton have been warned to be on their guard against a company who are using high pressure sales tactics.Read

Awards boost for two firms Nov 13 2008

TWO Blantyre companies are this week celebrating their achievements in business.Read

Blantyre bully victim told to move to new school Nov 13 2008

Karen Blyth said 13-year-old Kirsty has been targeted by bullies for several months at Calderside Academy in Blantyre and has called for action to stamp out bullying at the school.Read

Hamilton shoppers escape serious injury Nov 13 2008

TWO Hamilton shoppers have escaped injury after a pane of glass shattered over them.Read

OAPs slam bus firm as route is changed Nov 13 2008

A CHANGE in a long-established Hamilton bus route has infuriated pensioners.Read

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