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Police hunt nine people who viciously attacked couple at popular Hamilton bar

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

POLICE were this week hunting up to nine people who viciously attacked a couple at a popular pub in Hamilton town centre.

Cable signals affected as thieves steal betteries

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

HUNDREDS of homes across Lanarkshire are regularly having their cable television signals cut off as money-hungry thieves target exterior signal boxes.

Hamilton town centre suffers hammer blow as Henderson’s The Jewellers are pulling out of town

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

HAMILTON town centre suffered another hammer blow this week when Henderson The Jeweller announced they are pulling out of the town.

Cross-dresser poses as OAP to steal £11,000 from bank account

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A CONMAN dressed head to toe as a female OAP to withdraw over £11,000 from an elderly woman’s bank account last week.

Detectives insists the answer to Alan Kopp’s killer lies within the Hillhouse community

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

DETECTIVES probing the murder of Alan Kopp this week insisted the answer to his death lies within the Hillhouse community.

Gary Hollywood set to cut hair for charity

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A HAMILTON actor who stars as a hairdresser in the hit TV show Mrs Brown’s Boys is set to help raise cash for charity by cutting the hair of a mum-of-two for real.

Over 8000 South Lanarkshire Council staff to receive pay rise

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

MORE than 8000 low-paid South Lanarkshire Council staff are in line for a pay increase – even though public sector staff are facing a national pay freeze.

Furious parents threaten to withdraw children from new £9.7m Glengowan Primary School

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FURIOUS parents have threatened to withdraw their children from a new £9.7million primary after claiming the walk to school is proving too dangerous.

Hamilton charity night to be held in memory of Emma (11)

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A CHARITY music and curry night will be held in Hamilton next month in memory of a young girl who lost her fight against cancer.

Accordionist Bob Berry’s 70-year musical journey

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN young people talk about their heroes they invariably mean pop stars, footballers or sports personalities.

Warning as bogus callers target residents in Hamilton

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A COUNCILLOR this week issued a warning after bogus callers were reported to be targeting people in Hamilton.

Teenager attacked after leaving party

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A TEENAGER was viciously assaulted by an older woman shortly after she left a party in Motherwell in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Motorists to expect delays as work begins on flood prevention scheme in Larkhall

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

MOTORISTS can expect six weeks of delays as vital works begin next week to prevent flooding in Larkhall.

Motherwell shoplifter placed on community payback order

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A SHERIFF warned a shoplifter that she would face going to prison if she appears in court again, before placing her on a community payback order.

Businessman who is banned from sending emails in new council attack

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A COMPANY director – who is currently involved in a costly legal battle with North Lanarkshire Council over a tendering dispute – has compared the local authority to a ruthless dictatorship.

Townpark Ford Ad Feature

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

TOWNPARK Ford in Strathaven have good reason to celebrate.

Voxpop Valentine’s Day

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THIS week we asked people in Hamilton if Cupid’s love arrow was using their hearts for target practice in anticipation of Valentine’s Day next Tuesday. Here’s what they said.

It’s Murphy’s Law as Liam takes top fiscal’s job

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A FORMER depute procurator fiscal at Hamilton has returned to the town to take on the top job.

Stonehouse man launches third book about the history and people of Stonehouse.

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A NEW chapter in Stonehouse’s history has been penned as local man John Young launches his latest book on the village.

Stonehouse Community Council.

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

STONEHOUSE Community Council’s next meeting is on Monday, February 20, at 7.30pm in the new Lifestyles Centre.