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Hamilton News for 4 June 2009

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Fatal accident closes part of M74 Jun 04 2009

A FATAL car accident has closed part of the M74 northbound causing widespread delays to commuters in Lanarkshire.Read

Charity night raises cash for British Heart Foundation Jun 04 2009

A FOOTBALL match and fundraising evening were held last month in memory of a popular Hamilton binman who passed away at the age of 39.Read

Pixie in prime positionfor race night entertainment Jun 04 2009

SINGING sensation Pixie Lott, hotly tipped as the next big pop star, will wow racegoers with an exclusive live performance at Hamilton Park’s Silver Bell night.Read

Tyre fitter who burned workmate avoids jail Jun 04 2009

A TYRE fitter who badly burned a colleague during horseplay at work was last week ordered to carry out 240 hours’ community service.Read

Bogus workman is back in prison Jun 04 2009

A BOGUS workman from Motherwell known as the ‘King of the Cowboys’ was back in jail this week after failing to overturn convictions for ripping off elderly householders.Read

Edinburgh singer traces family in Hamilton Jun 04 2009

AN Edinburgh woman researching her family tree has traced her roots back to Hamilton.Read

Hamilton Grammar uniform gets makeover Jun 04 2009

PUPILS from Hamilton Grammar School will be dressed for success in the new school term.Read

Lorry overturns at accident blackspot Jun 04 2009

A NOTORIOUS road accident blackspot in Lanarkshire was the scene of yet another incident on Tuesday.Read

Spring concert honours Jimmy Jun 04 2009

THE FORMER musical director of Bothwell Philharmonic Choir, the late Jimmy Greenshields, was fondly remembered during their annual spring concert.Read

Fresh plan for Bothwell flats still ‘unacceptable’ Jun 04 2009

FRESH plans for flats on the site of Bothwell’s former Silvertrees Hotel have been lodged with council planners.Read

Be on guard after latest crime spree Jun 04 2009

RESIDENTS and businesses were warned to be on their guard this week – after a spate of break-ins in the Hamilton area.Read

Falling plaster fear for safety of pupils at a Hamilton primary Jun 04 2009

A PARENT of a Hamilton primary school pupil has expressed concern this week that falling plasterwork and dust in the girls’ toilet could cause health problems or injury.Read

MSP admits he was wrong to claim for wreaths Jun 04 2009

A COUNTY MSP this week admitted it was ‘inappropriate’ for him to claim £36.50 in expenses for two Remembrance Day wreaths.Read

Drug dealer told police cocaine was baby food Jun 04 2009

A HAMILTON man caught dealing in cocaine worth almost £18,000 told police officers the substance was baby food.Read

Crowds are expected at park event Jun 04 2009

THOUSANDS of county people will flock to Strathclyde Country Park on Sunday for this year’s popular Choices For Life event.Read

Stolen funds used for kids Jun 04 2009

YOUTH projects in Lanarkshire have been awarded £120,000 seized from organised criminals.Read

Scott sets up rockfest as guide dog fundraiser Jun 04 2009

A BRAVE blind man has organised a rock concert in a bid to raise money for charity.Read

Kenny makes soccer tourney a goal-den day Jun 04 2009

FOOTBALL legend Kenny Dalglish was at Hamilton’s Palace Grounds on Saturday for a football open day, hosted by the town’s McDonald’s franchise.Read

Hamilton workers cycle to Leeds for charity Jun 04 2009

THIS week 42 First Direct employees are donning their lycra and setting off on a 215-mile bike trek that will take them from Hamilton to Leeds in aid of charity.Read

Man assaulted during fight after a wedding reception Jun 04 2009

POLICE were appealing for witnesses this week after a man was beaten up outside Dalziel Park hotel and conference centre, Motherwell, last Sunday.Read