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Hamilton News for 9 September 2010

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Larkhall youngsters stay safe at this year’s Crucial Crew event Sep 09 2010

YOUNGSTERS from a Larkhall primary were among 3500 children who lined up to take part in this year’s annual Crucial Crew event.Read

Conman pretends to be police in bid to gain information Sep 09 2010

A CONMAN tried to dupe an Uddingston woman into giving out information after claiming to be a police officer.Read

Mark Leonard appointed new community policing sergeant in Hamilton Sep 09 2010

A NEW community policing sergeant has been announced in the Hamilton area.Read

Unfairly dismissed bus driver is awarded £2735 Sep 09 2010

A LANARKSHIRE bus driver's holiday cost him his job after he defied his boss and took time off.Read

Fuel stations warned after selling petrol to a 'child' Sep 09 2010

THREE filling stations in South Lanarkshire have received formal warnings after petrol was sold to an underage person.Read

Families hit out over nursery admissions policy Sep 09 2010

CHANGES in South Lanarkshire’s nursery admissions policy has caused uproar among working parents.Read

Fed-up residents hit out at ‘undesirables’ after flat blaze Sep 09 2010

POLICE and fire services launched a probe following a blaze at a flat in Hamilton.Read

Family of late Cameronian soldier donate his medals to Hamilton museum Sep 09 2010

THE family of a brave Cameronian soldier who took part in the liberation of part of the Netherlands during WW2 have donated his medals to Hamilton’s Low Parks Museum.Read

New £6.6m David Livingstone Primary School gets green light Sep 09 2010

THE £6.6million replacement for Blantyre’s David Livingstone Memorial Primary School was this week given the go-ahead.Read

Strathaven Agricultural Exposition Sep 09 2010

WITH warm sunshine a complete contrast to last year’s weather which saw the cancellation of the cattle show, this year’s Strathaven Agricultural Emporium was the best attended by both exhibitors and visitors for many a year.Read

Proposed changes in community policing for Strathaven. Sep 09 2010

PROPOSED changes in community policing for Strathaven were outlined to members of the local community council at their monthly meeting last week by Sergeant Stuart Cluckie, community policing sergeant based at East Kilbride Police Office.Read

Round Stra’ven 50 / 15 charity cycle run. Sep 09 2010

THE Round Stra’ven 50/15 charity cycle run has been hailed as the most successful to date, with more than 300 riders participating over both cycle events.Read

Protesters hold demo against Crofthead Park development deal Sep 09 2010

THE campaign to halt building work on Uddingston’s Crofthead Park will step up a gear this weekend.Read

Pirate fun maps out serious message. Sep 09 2010

SWASHBUCKLING Wester Overton Primary pupils have unearthed a real treasure trove of money advice.Read

Strathaven Agricultural Exposition Results Sep 09 2010

WITH warm sunshine a complete contrast to last year’s weather which saw the cancellation of the cattle show, this year’s Strathaven Agricultural Exposition was the best-attended by both exhibitors and visitors for many a year.Read

Blocks of flats are approved despite 159 objection letters Sep 09 2010

CONTROVERSIAL plans for two blocks of flats in a residential area of Blantyre were given the green light this week.Read

Boys group celebrate at Scotland game Sep 09 2010

HAMILTON Universal Connections are gearing up to launch their new boys group - and what better way to celebrate than with a trip to the football.Read

GLASGOW & LANARKSHIRE BATTALION Sep 09 2010

LANARKSHIRE Battalion Army Cadet Force are hosting their annual open day this weekend.Read

Hamilton bus station revamp receives planning approval Sep 09 2010

PLANS for a revamped Hamilton bus station were this week given the go-ahead.Read

Uddingston Deacon to aide the pope during Scotland visit Sep 09 2010

AN UDDINGSTON-based reverend has been honoured with the role of lead deacon at the forthcoming Mass to be celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI in Bellahouston Park.Read

Residents fury at Scottish Water over sewer plans Sep 09 2010

RESIDENTS of a Hamilton street are up in arms over plans to install a sewer near their homes.Read

Customers dig deep for Barnardo’s Sep 09 2010

CUSTOMERS at Hamilton Post Office were asked to dig deep and donate cash to help Barnardo’s Believe in Children Appeal last week.Read

Together Forever 50th Anniversary. Sep 09 2010

OUR Together Forever couple featured this week are Mr and Mrs John and June Weeks, from Uddingston who celebrated their 50th Golden Wedding anniversary on Friday, September 3.Read

Stonehouse woman’s Kilimanjaro climb in aid of Help for Heroes. Sep 09 2010

A STONEHOUSE woman climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of Help For Heroes.Read

Council to look closely at savings options Sep 09 2010

SAVINGS of at least £55 million need to be made by North Lanarkshire Council over the next two years – a new report reveals.Read

EP release for EK’s Got Talent winner Sep 09 2010

MUSICIAN Gillian Christie has taken the acoustic scene by storm since winning EK’s Got Talent 2009.Read

New Lanark turns back the clock Sep 09 2010

THE World Heritage Site of New Lanark turned back the clock to the Victorian era on Sunday.Read

Hamilton’s Captain SIB are our Band of the Week Sep 09 2010

THIS week kicks off our new feature, Band of the Week, with the first lucky winners being Captain SIB.Read

Newmains Post Office premises confirmed Sep 09 2010

CONFIRMATION of the relocation of Newmains Post Office was announced this week.Read

Workers lend a free hand Sep 09 2010

CHARITABLE workmen from Motherwell rounded off their third annual charity event last week.Read

Last call for Supercounty award nominations Sep 09 2010

PEOPLE across the county are being reminded to make their nominations known for the Lanarkshire 'Unsung Heroes' and 'Young Persons' Awards for 2010.Read

Hamilton singing sensation Leanne lands place in Open Mic UK 2010 regional final Sep 09 2010

A YOUNG Hamilton singing sensation is a step closer to her dream of landing a top record contract and £50,000 in cash after securing a place in the regional final of a prestigious music competition.Read

Crimebeat Sep 09 2010

WITNESSES are being sought after a vicious assault on a man and woman in the Bullfrog Pub, Motherwell.Read

Cops hunt gang who duped motorists in M74 gold scam Sep 09 2010

POLICE were this week hunting an ‘organised crime gang’ who duped two motorists into handing over cash in a fake gold jewellery scam.Read

Parents of brave Hamilton boy raise £20,000 for hospital who saved his life. Sep 09 2010

THE parents of a brave Hamilton boy born with serious heart defects have raised a whopping £20,000 for the hospital which saved his life.Read

Mum-of-two backs campaign to save the lives of premature babies Sep 09 2010

A HAMILTON shop owner whose two ‘miracle’ babies almost died is urging families take part in a charity walk to help save the lives of other premature babies.Read

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