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Cash boost will help part-time students

THE Open University in Scotland is sending out a challenge to people in South Lanarkshire to investigate whether they could now be eligible for help with the cost of studying part-time. Read

Joy as neighbour from hell quits flat

NOISY drunk Terence Vandeleur has done his neighbours a favour. Read

Adam Little

Tribute to former Rangers star Adam Little

AN EX-RANGERS player from Blantyre has passed away at the age of 88. Read

Thug smashed Buckie bottle on man’s head

A THUG smashed a Buckfast bottle on a man’s head during a street fight in a residential area of Bellshill. Read

Congo film scoops award

A BBC Scotland documentary following the lives of two families from the Democratic Republic of Congo who moved to North Lanarkshire has won an award. Read

Vehicle thefts warning

STRATHCLYDE Police are advising car owners to take extra care with their belongings following a series of motor vehicle break-ins in recent weeks. Read

Parents slam council over school bus fiasco

TWO Hamilton families have hit out this week at transport arrangements to Calderside Academy. Read

NHS birthday celebration cost £45,000

AN event to mark the 60th anniversary of the foundation of the NHS was voted a success even though it cost £45,000. Read

Click to help Oxfam end poverty

A MAJOR charity has urged Hamilton people to make a wish for an end to global poverty – with the click of a button. Read

Councillor rapped for bad behaviour

SCOTLAND’S standards watchdog has criticised a South Lanarkshire councillor for his “distasteful” conduct and “intolerance” towards council colleagues. Read

Share your prom pictures

THE ADVERTISER will be publishing prom pictures over the next few weeks. Read

Fun at Glassford gala day

Fun at Glassford gala day

THE GLASSFORD Gala took place last Saturday where a bright morning encouraged local children to dress up for the walking party. Read

Primary school choirs honoured by Supercounty

TALENTED pupils from local primary schools have been recognised for their contribution to the 2008 Lanarkshire Schools’ Choir Festival. Read

Hamilton Grammar musicians set off on European tour

HAMILTON Grammar School music pupils are off on a spectacular European music tour. Read

Still got the write stuff after 10 years

Writers' Group celebrates 10th anniversary

WRITE ON: Hamilton-based Hieton Writers’ Group celebrated their 10th anniversary as they performed their summer solstice at Chatelherault Country Park last Friday. Read

Woman said she’d kill her neighbours

A HAMILTON woman was this week put on 15 months’ probation for threatening to kill near neighbours. Read

Council workers balloted over pay

COUNCIL workers are to be balloted for industrial action over a below-inflation pay offer. Read

Family affair for MacLeans at Race for Life

SIX members of the MacLean family in Hamilton raised a magnificent £500 when they took part in the Race For Life. Read

Man glassed in face over spilt drink

AN ARTERY in a man’s face was cut when he was hit with a glass in a Hamilton pub. Read

Golden time for Crusaders

WHITEHILL Crusaders LOL142 celebrated their 50th anniversary celebrations with Provost Russell Clearie hosting the Civic Reception on Thursday, June 19, in Council Offices, Hamilton. Read

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