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Hamilton News for 4 December 2008

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Stole goods from store Dec 04 2008

A HAMILTON woman stole goods worth a total of £180 from a town supermarket.Read

Celtic star Hartley's car targeted by thieves Dec 04 2008

They broke into Paul Hartley’s car and stole six pairs of football boots valued at £600.Read

Mystery over death of Spanish Civil War fighter Dec 04 2008

THE controversy surrounding the death of a Lanarkshire political activist who fought in the Spanish civil war has been revisited in a new book.Read

Lawyer ‘fairly dismissed’ says jobs tribunal Dec 04 2008

A LAWYER whose job was axed because of a decline in criminal legal aid work has lost her unfair dismissal claim.Read

Help us to help needy children Dec 04 2008

WITH just three weeks left to Christmas, we are urging readers to get behind the Advertiser Toy Appeal for needy children.Read

Search is on for relatives of war hero Dec 04 2008

EFFORTS are being made to trace surviving relatives of a Lanarkshire war hero.Read

Bike marathon will take Batgirl to Costa Rica Dec 04 2008

A STRATHAVEN woman faced the challenge of a lifetime when she took part in a cycle from Glasgow to Edinburgh in aid of charity.Read

Shoplifter gets another chance Dec 04 2008

A HAMILTON serial shoplifter was put on a drug treatment and testing order in a bid to tackle her habit.Read

Revellers enjoy festive switch on Dec 04 2008

OVER 200 people were in festive mood this Monday as they attended the annual switching-on ceremony of Larkhall’s Christmas lights.Read

Many say farewell to Rev Downie Dec 04 2008

LARKHALL’S St Machan’s Parish Church was packed to overflowing into the church hall for the funeral of the Rev William Downie last Thursday.Read

Sheriff admonishes man on assault charge Dec 04 2008

A HAMILTON man who admitted pushing a woman into a wall has been admonished.Read

Mum feels effects of credit crunch after MFI collapses Dec 04 2008

A HAMILTON mum is feeling the effects of the credit crunch after a retail giant went into administration.Read

Town House workshop focuses on digital music Dec 04 2008

A DIGITAL music workshop will run for 10 weeks in Hamilton Town House.Read

Lorry crash could have bin avoided, says Hamilton man Dec 04 2008

A HAMILTON man this week slammed South Lanarkshire’s new policy on roads gritting after a bin lorry crashed in his ice-bound street.Read

Pupils and staff look at education in the digital age Dec 04 2008

HAMILTON College pupils and staff took part in a debate last week about the future of education in the digital age.Read

Shock as knife threat hell neighbour avoids jail Dec 04 2008

THERE was a mixture of anger and surprise this week after a hell neighbour, who threatened to stab a council worker in the eye, avoided jail.Read

Motherwell man made racist threats Dec 04 2008

A MOTHERWELL man who held a knife at another man’s throat in a racially-aggravated attack has been given 240 hours’ community service.Read

Farmer plagued by yobs admits firing air weapon Dec 04 2008

A LARKHALL farmer fed-up with being targeted by yobs, fired a weapon on seeing a group of schoolboys near his home.Read

Hamilton cops will target drunken festive trouble-makers Dec 04 2008

POLICE in Hamilton have vowed to crack down on alcohol-fuelled crime and disorder during this festive period.Read

Competition heats up as our top 20 are revealed Dec 04 2008

MORE than 3500 people have already cast their vote in our search for the Advertiser’s ‘Face of 2009’.Read

Attempts made to tamper Face of 2009 outcome Dec 04 2008

ATTEMPTS were this week made to ‘nobble’ two contestants in the Advertiser’s Face of 2009 competition.Read

Latest Uddingston news Dec 04 2008

PROBUS: Bothwell and Uddingston Probus welcomed Alan Hopkirk as guest speaker at their meeting last Thursday. Alan gave an interesting talk entitled ‘Hearing for Life’.Read

Store’s fate hangs in the balance Dec 04 2008

CUSTOMERS at the Hamilton branch of photo processors Klick and dry cleaners Munro were turned away from the store this week as their owners went into receivership.Read

Closure threat hangs over volunteer group Dec 04 2008

A HAMILTON group who help kids and OAPs could be axed if a £11m programme of council cuts is agreed.Read

Peruvian trek for kids’ charity Dec 04 2008

A MAJOR children’s charity are looking for adventurous volunteers to take part in an exhilarating Peru trek challenge.Read

Minister guest at Probus Club Dec 04 2008

HAMILTON Probus Club on Wednesday, November 19, welcomed guest speaker the Reverend Norman McKee to the club.Read

It’s pantomime time at Rankin Church Dec 04 2008

RANKIN File Theatre are presenting ‘Treasure Island’ by Jim Sperinck in Rankin Church Hall, Lethame Road, from Wednesday to Saturday of this week.Read

William’s mountain fund-raiser climbs towards £3000-mark Dec 04 2008

A STONEHOUSE man undertook a challenge to climb Ben Nevis and raised a whopping £2800 for charity.Read

Pensioner, 78, dies following road accident Dec 04 2008

A MOTHERWELL pensioner died this week following a road accident.Read

Superb display by BBs Dec 04 2008

THE Stonehouse Boys’ Brigade had a successful outing to the Hamilton District Cross-country Championships recently where they managed to sweep the boards, winning both the Junior and Senior Championships.Read

Politics in action with councillor’s visit Dec 04 2008

COUNCILLOR’S VISIT: Braidhurst High School’s modern studies department welcomed Motherwell West Councillor Michael Ross to the school last week. He spoke to S3 pupils about the role of a councillor and answered questions from youngsters at the school. Pupils were enthusiastic and commented on the experience, with many stating that they would contact Councillor Ross again with their comments on the area. S3 pupil Andrew Pollock said: “I’ll definitely be contacting Councillor Ross to highlight my concerns about the lack of football facilities in the area. I'm really looking forward to finding out what he can do to help my football team". Councillor Ross is pictured with S3 pupils.Read

Spotlight falls on new ‘IlIuminate’ exhibition Dec 04 2008

MOTHERWELL Heritage Centre's latest and free exhibition, entitled 'Illuminate' opened, with the seasonal theme of Lanarkshire's winter festivals.Read

Three appear in court on cannabis factory charge Dec 04 2008

THREE men have been charged following the discovery of a suspected cannabis factory in Motherwell.Read

BBs are VIP guests at centenary celebration Dec 04 2008

NORTH Lanarkshire Provost Tom Curley held a civic celebration to mark the centenary of the 2nd Wishaw Boys' Brigade Company at the Civic Centre in Motherwell.Read