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Drugs found in Motherwell car

The 37-year-old male driver of the car was arrested and charged with Misuse of Drugs Act offences. Read

Gun drama during bid to rob Indian take-away in Motherwell

POLICE were this week appealing for witnesses after thieves attempted to rob an Indian take-away in Motherwell. Read

Dalziel homes plan: views sought

A COUNCILLOR has this week called on residents to let him know their feelings on plans which would see the Dalziel Workspace building being transformed into flats. Read

Lanarkshire Art lovers will be spoiled for choice

CATCH the wealth of local artistic talent with a dual exhibition running at Bellshill Cultural Centre and Motherwell Concert Hall's Kuppas Cafe until September 19. Read

Laura’s all set for ‘Miss Earth’ final

BOTHWELL is not the only Lanarkshire locale celebrating its beauties. Read

Motherwell Royal guardsman’s top honour

A YOUNG soldier who guards the Queen’s Royal residences has been honoured by regiment chiefs. Read

Annual Wishaw disabled games proved huge success

THIS year’s Wishaw Games attracted over 350 participants from all over Scotland to Wishaw Sports Centre again for the weekend event, now in its 18th year. Read

Motherwell College Course to give jobless skills

MOTHERWELL College are offering a computing course to unemployed people who live in Blantyre. Read

Bellshill Teenager denies setting fire to digger

A BELLSHILL teenager has denied setting fire to a mechanical digger at a building site in the town. Read

Dalziel workspace transformation is hit with delay

PLANS to transform the Dalziel Workspace building into flats were this week hanging in the balance. Read

Outraged residents demand answers on plans for house

A BITTER row between residents and North Lanarkshire Council over the future use of a £¼m detached house continued this week. Read

Ravenscraig power investment

RAVENSCRAIG Ltd, the joint venture spearheading the redevelopment of the former Lanarkshire steelworks site, has welcomed ScottishPower's £12m investment in new power infrastructure in the area. Read

North Lanarkshire Rivals are ready to kick-start their reputation in America thanks to support from police

A GROUP of North Lanarkshire youngsters are getting ready to kickbox their way across the Atlantic with the help of their local community police officers. Read

Gang attack man with baseball bat in Motherwell

POLICE in Motherwell were this week appealing for witnesses after a man was beaten by baseball bat-wielding thugs. Read

Gang attack man with baseball bat in Motherwell

POLICE in Motherwell were this week appealing for witnesses after a man was beaten by baseball bat-wielding thugs. Read

Hospital superbug factor in 42 deaths

A HOSPITAL-acquired ‘superbug’ was a factor in no fewer than 42 deaths in Lanarkshire in the six months between December, 2007, and May. Read

Teenagers perform play for top Minister

YOUNG actors from across Lanarkshire have performed an innovative play in front of a Scottish Government Minister. Read

Sparkling anniversary for retired health staff

AROUND 200 former employees of NHS Lanarkshire attended a special tea to commemorate the NHS's diamond anniversary. Read

Club hold special evening to say big thank-you to local hospital’s care team

MEMBERS of Wishaw Ex-Servicemen’s Club were so impressed with the care they received by Wishaw General’s colorectal team, they decided to hold a charity night to thank the staff. Read