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Hamilton News for 17 March 2011

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Save up to £3 per ticket at Scottish Bike Show 2011 Mar 17 2011

The action packed Scottish Bike Show 2011 event will showcase Scottish and international brands, ranging from all types of bike manufacturers, brand specialists, retailers, distributors and many more. Read

Hammer thugs raid businessman’s home in Quarter Mar 17 2011

A BUSINESSMAN was beaten with a claw hammer as masked men raiding his home held a knife to his wife’s stomach.Read

Hairdresser wins tribunal against Hamilton salon Mar 17 2011

A DEVASTATED Hamilton hairdresser told this week how she lost her longed-for baby after she was sacked for being pregnant.Read

Fury as seven out of 10 thugs convicted of carrying a knife escape jail Mar 17 2011

ALMOST seven out of 10 thugs convicted of carrying a knife or blade in our streets last year escaped jail, the Advertiser can reveal.Read

Sainsbury’s announce multi million investment in Motherwell Mar 17 2011

STORES giant Sainsbury’s this week announced plans to open a new store in Motherwell which could create 300 jobs.Read

Mine’s a pint! Locals flock to crash site for free lager.... Mar 17 2011

DOZENS of people last week ‘stocked up with Stella’ after a lorry shed its load of lager on the M74.Read

JP who quit over Reamonn’s death backs our “Hammer The Knife Thugs” campaign Mar 17 2011

A JUSTICE of the peace who quit after the death of slain teenager Reamonn Gormley this week backed the Advertiser’s “Hammer The Knife Thugs Campaign”.Read

Hamilton Women’s Day event is great success Mar 17 2011

AN event to celebrate International Women’s Day in Hamilton last Thursday was hailed a great success.Read

Police probe possible link of Quarter robbery to two others attacks in Lanarkshire Mar 17 2011

THE Quarter robbery is the third such incident in Lanarkshire over the past week.Read

M74 roadworks underway Mar 17 2011

MOTORISTS travelling on the M74 next weekend are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys as drainage improvements work gets underway.Read

Investigation launched after falcons found dead Mar 17 2011

WILDLIFE officers have labelled heartless thugs who poisoned two peregrine falcons as “cruel and selfish”.Read

Peacock Cross scheme nearing completion Mar 17 2011

WORK is nearing completion on the new £5m Peacock Cross link road scheme.Read

Inspector calls for community’s help in beating violent crime Mar 17 2011

RESIDENTS have to do the moral thing and report violent criminals in their community.Read

Approval of new access at Larkhall house angers neighbours Mar 17 2011

THE approval of a Larkhall couple’s plan for new access at their home has received a frosty reception from neighbours.Read

Trading Standards uncover some part-worn problems Mar 17 2011

A RECENT Trading Standards investigation into the safety of part-worn tyres for sale in North Lanarkshire could see outlets treading over to the Sheriff Court.Read

Windfarm plan changed after lengthy consultation Mar 17 2011

PLANS for a windfarm between Strathaven and Lesmahagow have been altered.Read

Bothwell street is named one of the most expensive addresses in Scotland Mar 17 2011

A BOTHWELL cul-de-sac has been named as having homes among the priciest in Scotland.Read

MSP Michael McMahon backs anti-knife campaign Mar 17 2011

MSP Michael McMahon this week backed the Hamilton Advertiser's “Hammer the Knife Thugs” campaign.Read

Comic Relief in short supply at Hamilton store Mar 17 2011

A HAMILTON shop was this week accused of “taking the mickey” by selling their own branded goods on a Comic Relief stand – without apparently making any donation to the charity.Read

Scarecrows walk in Bothwell Mar 17 2011

A FUN new fixture in Bothwell’s events calendar is scheduled for later this year.Read

Face of the Future competition still open Mar 17 2011

HUNDREDS of votes have been cast already to find Lanarkshire’s Face of the Future.Read

Motherwell crimebeat Mar 17 2011

A THIEF made off with a 42-inch television, a white X-box and four X box games, worth a combined total of around £900, during a house break-in on Fife Drive, Motherwell.Read

South Lanarkshire Council Leader hits out at proposed councillors’ salary increases Mar 17 2011

SOUTH Lanarkshire’s council leader this week branded as “ridiculous” the timing of recommendations for a 16.3 per cent increase in councillors’ salaries.Read

Cold callers strike in North Lanarkshire Mar 17 2011

POLICE are urging the public to be on their guard after two more reports of bogus callers operating in Motherwell and Bellshill.Read

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