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Hamilton News for 26 November 2009

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Hamilton teen finds insect in Greggs sandwich Nov 26 2009

A TEENAGER got more than he bargained for when he bought his lunch from a popular bakers in Hamilton.Read

Record rainfall brings flooding to parts of Lanarkshire Nov 26 2009

SCOTLAND’S wettest November day on record brought flooding to many parts of Lanarkshire.Read

Hamilton police issue warning over spate of burglaries Nov 26 2009

POLICE this week warned householders not to let thieves spoil their Christmas after a spate of house break-ins in Hamilton and Larkhall.Read

People being urged to ‘Light Up a Life’ for St Andrew's Hospice Nov 26 2009

ST ANDREW’S Hospice will be displaying a Christmas tree in the Airdrie hospice to lift the hearts of patients and visitors from throughout Lanarkshire.Read

Hamilton road scheme will cost £400,000 Nov 26 2009

SOUTH Lanarkshire Council will have to fork more than £400,000 to acquire ground needed for a Hamilton road scheme.Read

Hamilton Citizen's Advice urge MSPs to help debt misery Nov 26 2009

HAMILTON Citizens’ Advice Bureau boss has urged county MSPs to help the growing number of people who are 'drowning in debt' in Lanarkshire.Read

Uddingston dancer's prize row over visa problems Nov 26 2009

Anna Borisenko was jumping for joy after she won first prize in the best-dressed ladies competition at Hamilton Park’s Ladies’ Night in August 2007.Read

Lanarkshire swimmer is presented award for her contribution Nov 26 2009

A STALWART of Motherwell and Wishaw Amateur Swimming Club has been presented with an award recognising her contribution to the organisation.Read

Runners from Strathaven Explorer Scouts run 10k for charity Nov 26 2009

A TEAM of fit-as-a-fiddle runners from Strathaven Explorer Scouts successfully ran in a 10k race to raise money for a children’s health charity.Read

Former Hamilton Academy pupils reunite Nov 26 2009

MORE than 60 former Hamilton Academy pupils recalled Sixties school days at a recent reunion.Read

Burnbank girl (13) refused dental treatment because of missed appointment 7 years ago Nov 26 2009

A GIRL of 13 has been left in agony after a dentist refused to treat her until her parents coughed up a £15 fine for the youngster missing an appointment SEVEN years ago.Read

Lanarkshire taxpayers ‘would benefit if councils pooled resources’ Nov 26 2009

TAXPAYERS in South Lanarkshire would benefit if the eight councils along the Clyde Valley pooled their resources, according to a radical report published this week.Read

South Lanarkshire Council to pay for Uddingston Grammar pitches Nov 26 2009

RESIDENTS living next to the new Uddingston Grammar School were angry this week to hear the developer will no longer be paying for playing field facilities in Porterswell.Read

Blantyre residents hit out at waste plans near their homes Nov 26 2009

A BLANTYRE grandfather has told of his family’s frustration with a controversial waste site near their home.Read

Woman facing jail after slashing Hamilton woman's neck Nov 26 2009

A FEMALE thug who slashed a woman’s neck with a knife at a Hamilton house is facing a lengthy prison term.Read

Tenants object to plans for convience store in Strutherhill Nov 26 2009

TENANTS have objected to new plans for a convenience store in Strutherhill.Read

Hit-and-run driver leaves damaged cars behind in Stonehose Nov 26 2009

A HIT-AND-RUN driver damaged three cars and uprooted a lamppost in Stonehouse last weekend before abandoning the car and making off.Read

Hamilton drugs bust cops target wrong flat Nov 26 2009

A YOUNG man this week told of his shock after police battered down his door - BY MISTAKE - during a bungled drugs raid in Hamilton.Read

Tumblers thrown in Larkhall snooker club fight Nov 26 2009

GLASSES were thrown in a Larkhall snooker club when a row broke out between two female drinkers, a court heard this week.Read

Hamilton airman’s great escape during WW2 to feature on TV Nov 26 2009

A TV DOCUMENTARY is to be made about a Hamilton war hero who evaded capture after being shot down over Belgium during the Second World War.Read

Hamilton thug found guilty of assault Nov 26 2009

A HAMILTON thug was last week found guilty of assaulting a man on his way to a town night club.Read

Warning of new tax rebate cash scam Nov 26 2009

RESIDENTS were this week warned to be on their guard against fraudsters who are telephoning people to offer them council tax rebates. The callers claim to work for South Lanarkshire Council and request bank details to allow them to pay the "refund" directly into bank accounts.Read

Hamilton Rangers star Barry Ferguson still wants to play for his country Nov 26 2009

EX-SCOTLAND captain Barry Ferguson has not turned his back on the national team.Read

Robbers make off with £100,000 from Viewpark post office Nov 26 2009

THIEVES this week got away with about £100,000 when they raided a Lanarkshire post office.Read

Fireworks at Strathclyde Park to celebrate Homecoming Year Nov 26 2009

A FIREWORKS spectacular will take place at Strathclyde Country Park on Sunday as part of the Homecoming Scotland St Andrews finale weekend celebrations.Read

Plans of proposed turbines in Lesmahagow and Strathaven to go on show Nov 26 2009

PLANS to site up to 45 wind turbines on land in between Lesmahagow and Strathaven are to go on show at three public exhibitions next month.Read

Recognition for South Lanarkshire's young volunteers Nov 26 2009

SOUTH Lanarkshire’s young volunteers have been honoured.Read

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