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Jail for man who punched and threatened woman with a knife

A MOTHERWELL man who threatened to cut a woman’s throat with a knife has been jailed for 100 days. 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

Latest crime report from Motherwell

The thefts, from the open learning room, took place on Tuesday, June 17, between 2.40pm and 17.10pm. 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

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

Death crash OAP fails in licence bid

AN ELDERLY driver who claimed he was dazzled by the sun when he caused a head-on collision which killed two women failed to get his licence back yesterday. Read

Probation for sex offender

A BELLSHILL man who committed a public indecency offence in Strathclyde Country Park has been put on probation. Read

School gave packed house a Fright Night to remember

School gave packed house a Fright Night to remember

STUDENTS from the Scottish School of Musical Theatre played to a packed house last weekend. Read

College’s building progress is marked with a touch of glass

WORK on the new Motherwell College building in Ravenscraig is well underway, with the first glass panels being installed earlier this month in the lead up to the opening next July. Read

Boys threw brick at car

AN OBJECT was thrown at a car containing three children including a young baby last weekend. Read

Middle-east take-over will strengthen Bridge

A MIDDLE East company have taken over one of Lanarkshire’s oldest companies. Read

Law couple celebrate diamond wedding

A Law couple have just celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary, surrounded by members of their family. 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

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

Strathclyde Park watersports ban is removed

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

Strathclyde Park set to host NHS ‘fun day’

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

Crimebeat

A 33-YEAR-old Motherwell man’s first-floor flat in Juno Street was robbed as he slept. Read

Young unsung heroes

YOUNG volunteers from schools and volunteer organisations in North Lanarkshire were recognised at an awards ceremony hosted by the Volunteer Centre North Lanarkshire, during Volunteers Week. Read

Brannock Gala Day fun is assured

THE organisers of Brannock Gala Day are making some last-minute preparations before the festivities begin this Saturday, June 21. Read

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