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Knife horror victim slams soft sentence

A GOOD Samaritan slashed in a brutal and unprovoked attack this week called for tougher sentences for knife thugs. Read

Hamilton man jailed for assault

A HAMILTON man who punched another man at a Motherwell amusement park while on bail has been jailed for four months. Read

Silver Bell night is voted a winner

HAMILTON Park’s inaugural Cash for Kids Silver Bell Night was last week voted a resounding success. Read

Cash recovered from crime will help the youth of Lanarkshire

YOUTH projects in Lanarkshire are to receive cash recovered under a proceeds of crime initiative. Read

Court victory stops Lithuanian Club being sold off

PROTESTORS have won a court victory in their battle to save Mossend’s Lithuanian Club. Read

A725 bridge project complete

COMMUTERS received a boost after a bridge project was completed ahead of schedule. Read

Strathclyde Park watersports ban is removed

A BAN on water sports at Strathclyde Loch was this week lifted. Read

Jail for banned driver after M8 police chase

A BANNED Hamilton driver who led police on a hair-raising motorway chase as he tried to escape in a van while towing a caravan was this week jailed for three months. Read

They’re planning to make changes

THE following planning applications have been lodged with South Lanarkshire Council: Read

John Gillen and Jane Allen

John inspires book to tackle addiction

A HAMILTON man whose life was destroyed by alcoholism has fought back from rock bottom and inspired a book to tackle similar addictions. Read

Hamilton Writers’ Summer Solstice

THE 15 members of the Hamilton-based Hieton Writers Club are hosting their annual Summer Solstice at Chatelherault Country Park this Friday, June 20 at 7pm. Read

Retired policeman Ronnie’s Himalayan challenge

A WELL-KNOWN ex-policeman left this week for a motorcycling trip of a lifetime. Read

I’ll kill myself, shoplifter told store detective

A HAMILTON man threatened to kill himself after being caught shoplifting in the town’s ASDA store. Read

MSP speaks out on youth crime issue

MSP for Central Scotland, Margaret Mitchell, has called for increased community policing in light of recent youth crimes in Blantyre and East Kilbride. Read

Ferniegair villagers all set for a day of gala fun

FERNIEGAIR Gala Day will take place on Saturday, June 28. Read

University links up with Prince’s Business Trust

THE University of the West of Scotland has entered into a unique partnership agreement with the Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust . Read

Youth (17) charged with breaking into store four times

A RESIDENT of a Hamilton homeless unit has been charged with four times breaking into a town supermarket. Read

Strathclyde Park set to host NHS ‘fun day’

A FAMILY fun day will take place in Strathclyde Park this Sunday, June 22. Read

Routes to Work fun day

ROUTES to Work South are holding a free fun day on Saturday, June 28, in Hillhouse and Earnock Community Centre. Read

Under 21 alcohol shop ban met with dismay

William Gormley (67), of Hamilton, said: “It will never work, young people will always find a way to get alcohol. If they can still buy it in pubs then banning it in shops won’t make any difference. Setting a minimum price for a unit will just mean that prices go up for everyone.” Read

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