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Co-op revamp

A SUPERMARKET in Larkhall is set for a massive £¾m revamp. The new-look Scottish Co-Operative in Union Street will open to customers on Thursday, October 30. Read

New service will help heart attack patients

NEW arrangements for treating Lanarkshire’s heart attack victims have been introduced. Read

Free swim sessions

YOUNG people under 16 are invited to enjoy a week of aquatic fun during the October school holidays with North Lanarkshire Leisure. Read

Singer hits right notes

A SINGER and songwriter from Hamilton has made it through to the regional final of a prestigious music competition. Read

Alcohol awareness week aims to promote seven challenges

PEOPLE in Lanarkshire were this week asked to take up the Alcohol Awareness Week challenge. The initiative takes place until this coming Saturday and is fully supported by the alcohol industry. Read

Police hunt gang of hooded yobs after schoolboys robbed

A GANG of hooded yobs were this week being hunted after three schoolboys were threatened with violence and robbed of their mobile phones and cash at football pitches in Hamilton. Read

Man (33) arrested after bus driver is punched in the face

A BRAVE bus driver collared a yob who assaulted him. Read

Guide dogs team visit

THE West of Scotland Guide Dogs team have been visiting Hamilton to celebrate Guide Dog Week 2008, which runs until Sunday, October 12. Read

SSPCA inspectors probe ‘poisoning’ of three pet cats

A CONCERNED resident of West Craigs in Hamilton has warned animal owners in the area to be on their guard – after three cats have died from suspected poisoning. Read

Linda calls it a day after 32 years’ service

SNAP-ON Tools in Hamilton saw the end of an era last week when branch secretary Linda Cowie retired. Read

Youth denies assault charge

A HAMILTON teenager this week denied threatening to stab a man before robbing him of a mobile phone. Read

Guilty to drink drive charge

A HAMILTON woman has admitted driving while under the influence of alcohol. Read

Man is fined for assault

A HAMILTON man who grabbed a woman’s hair and pulled her to the ground in a convenience store has been fined. Read

Man hits girlfriend in pill row at Abercorn Nursing Home

Natalie Moffat (21) told Hamilton Sheriff Court this week the attack took place in a staff room at the Abercorn Nursing Home on April 27 this year. Read