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Hamilton News for 11 February 2010

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Hamilton soldier Johnathan Moore killed in Afghanistan Feb 11 2010

THE family of a Hamilton soldier killed in Afghanistan have told how he was doing the job that he loved.Read

Motherwell's Sheilds Road to begin more roadworks Feb 11 2010

MOTORISTS using one of Motherwell’s busiest roads are again facing more than SIX WEEKS of roadworks misery.Read

Disabled Burnbank dad's fury over dog dirt on pavements Feb 11 2010

A DISABLED dad-of-one this week urged irresponsible dog owners who allow their pets to poop in public to clean up their act.Read

Hamilton songwriter into regional finals of music contest Feb 11 2010

A TALENTED Hamilton singer-songwriter hopes to catch the eye of legendary music guru Malcolm McLaren after reaching the regional final of a national music competition.Read

Wildlife found slaughtered in Viewpark Feb 11 2010

RESIDENTS of Viewpark, Uddingston, hit out this week over the slaughter of wild animals in a popular woodland area.Read

Blantyre teen caged following serious assault at Asda Feb 11 2010

A BLANTYRE youth has been jailed for a year after he was found guilty of fracturing a man’s jaw during an incident at a supermarket.Read

Misunderstanding as Burnbank pup is returned Feb 11 2010

THE chihuahua at the centre of last month’s missing dog mystery has been safely returned – but not without a twist in the tale.Read

Hamilton MSP reselected by Labour Party Feb 11 2010

THE current Hamilton South MSP Tom McCabe has been unanimously reselected as a Scottish Parliament candidate by the Labour Party.Read

Accies help Bothwell beauty through to Miss Universe Scotland final Feb 11 2010

BOTHWELL woman Mhairi Brown hopes to boost her chances of winning the prestigious Miss Universe Scotland contest, while helping to give terminally-ill children a wonderful experience.Read

Man hits out at street lighting fault in Earnock Feb 11 2010

STREET lighting left to burn 24 hours a day for the past 16 days in Earnock has sparked a furious reaction from a resident.Read

Hamilton MP to repay £5314 of expenses Feb 11 2010

LANARK and Hamilton East MP Jimmy Hood has been ordered to pay back to the taxpayer expenses totalling £5413.Read

Jeye T to play alongside Alan McGee in Liverpool Feb 11 2010

MOTHERWELL musician Jeye T has been handpicked by former Oasis boss Alan McGee to play at his newest club night.Read

Police escort firefighters to tackle blaze at former Larkhall Academy Feb 11 2010

FIREFIGHTERS were given a police escort when they tackled a huge blaze at the former Larkhall Academy.Read

Wishaw's Janey (81) auditions for Britains Got Talent. Feb 11 2010

A LANARKSHIRE woman who sings karaoke has been hailed the new Susan Boyle after last month successfully auditioning for Britain’s Got Talent.Read

Hamilton woman wants hearing implants to be NHS funded Feb 11 2010

A HAMILTON woman has spoken out about her frustration at the NHS for not funding a simple operation that could transform the lives of many deaf people.Read

Strathaven Round Table host annual lunch Feb 11 2010

STRATHAVEN and District Round Table launched their 2010 programme by hosting their annual Seniors’ Winter Lunch.Read

Hamilton man convicted of child porn Feb 11 2010

A BURNBANK man was this week found guilty of taking indecent photographs of a young girl over a number of years in the loft of his home.Read

Hamilton victim and relatives tell of relief at Paton’s conviction Feb 11 2010

THE victim of vile pervert Peter King Paton has told of her relief following his conviction on Monday.Read

Fairhill resident claims yobs are making her life a misery as anti-social investigtation gets underway Feb 11 2010

A RESIDENT in a part of Fairhill is living in fear from a gang of ‘feral’ yobs.Read

Cadets back smoking cessation partnership with NHS. Feb 11 2010

AN innovative partnership aimed at reducing the lethal effects of tobacco has this week been launched by Strathclyde Fire and Rescue and NHS Health Scotland.Read

Former Pop Idol star sends anti-drug message to Larkhall Academy Feb 11 2010

FORMER Pop Idol star David Graham’s hard-hitting anti-drugs message was a smash hit with pupils at Larkhall Academy.Read

Uddingston public hall closure could jeopardise clubs Feb 11 2010

A POPULAR Uddingston club for the disabled could fold if the village’s public hall has to close.Read

Newfield Primary receive glowing report from HMI Ispectors Feb 11 2010

NEWFIELD Primary School and Nursery Class were, earlier this month given a positive report from the HM Inspectorate of Education.Read

Lanarkshire Couple buy Hamilton’s Rita Rusk salon from liquidator Feb 11 2010

A LANARKSHIRE couple have bought one of the most famous names in hairdressing.Read

Rita Rusk pledges to bounce back after money troubles Feb 11 2010

LANARKSHIRE’S best-known hairdresser this week pledged to rise from the ruins of her wrecked business.Read

Little Earnock woman in Miss Universe regional final Feb 11 2010

A HAMILTON hopeful has also reached the Glasgow finals of this year’s Miss Universe competition.Read

Hamilton man's fury over Domino's Pizza parking problems Feb 11 2010

A HAMILTON man has called for a crack down on parking outside a town centre take-away.Read

North Lanarkshire Council trading standards officer scammed Feb 11 2010

A COUNCIL officer who works to protect people from scams has told how she herself was victim of bank fraud.Read

Hamilton MSP isolated over SNP puplic notice agenda Feb 11 2010

HAMILTON MSP Tom McCabe was this week looking even more isolated over his decision to side with the SNP over the future of public notices advertising.Read

North Lanarkshire Council tenants face rent increase Feb 11 2010

NORTH Lanarkshire’s 37,000 council tenants were this week facing above-inflation rent increases.Read

Motherwell thug jailed for attacking three cops Feb 11 2010

A THUG from Motherwell has been jailed for a total of 10 months after admitted assaulting three police officers on two separate dates last month.Read

Former Rangers stars to help Larkhall blind man raise cash Feb 11 2010

FORMER Rangers stars are set to put their best foot forward – to help a blind Larkhall man raise a staggering £100,000 for charity.Read

South Lanarkshire home care staff face wage cuts Feb 11 2010

VITAL home carers fear they could face huge wage cuts following an announcement that their private care company intends to change their contracts.Read

P7 pupils take part in event at Strathaven Academy. Feb 11 2010

PRIMARY seven pupils in the Strathaven Learning Community took part in an annual partnership event last Thursday.Read

A hearing implant that could help many of people with ear canal deafness is not being made available by NHS. Feb 11 2010