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McConnell becomes ambassador for children’s charity

MOTHERWELL MSP Jack McConnell has become an ambassador for the the leading national children’s charity NCH. Read

Police hand out safety advice to shoppers

POLICE in Bellshill were on hand to offer shoppers at the Morrison’s store in Bellshill some safety advice. Read

Motherwell Boys' Brigade members receive Queen’s Badge

QUEEN'S BADGE AWARD: a group of senior boys from Braidhurst High School recently received the highest award in the Boys' Brigade, the Queen's Badge. Read

Two Motherwell shopkeepers attacked

TWO Motherwell shopkeepers were on Sunday assaulted by a group of thugs. Read

Holiday arts activities

Arts workshops in Motherwell and Wishaw. Read

Students raise cash for Ups and Downs theatre company

HNC music students from Motherwell College raised £560 when they held a ‘College of Rock’ gig last month for the ‘Ups and Downs’ Theatre Group. Read

Congolese group Jambo win hearts of Tron audience

TWENTY talented Congolese youngsters, who were resettled in Motherwell last year, have performed at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow. Read

Hamilton Advertiser looking for milestone marriages

IN the next few weeks the Advertiser will start a new feature on couples celebrating milestone wedding anniversaries. Read

NHS Lanarkshire marks 60th anniversary with fun day

ABOUT 1500 people attended NHS Lanarkshire’s Family Fun Day at Strathclyde Country Park on June 22. Read

Reward offered for return of stolen trailer

A SMALL family-run haulage firm have offered a substantial reward for the return of a 40-ft trailer. Read

Ravenscraig to feature in art exhibition

RAVENSCRAIG’S role in Scotland's industrial history and its recent rebirth as a dynamic new place to live and work will be documented at a new gallery opening this summer. Read

Parents warned of police quad bike purge

POLICE in Bellshill are cracking down on illegal use of quad bikes in the area. Read

James gets a head with art dream

BUDDING artist James Frew got into hot water with his head teacher recently, thankfully it was only when he was cleaning his brushes. Read

£3400 raised for brave tot Millie

BIG-hearted fundraisers made over £3000 for a brave New Stevenston tot who is fighting a rare medical condition. Read

Taylor High pupils join valued youth project

THIRD-year pupils at Taylor High School have been taking part in a ‘valued youth’ initiative. Read

Salmond backs Lanarkshire's Children's Games bid

FIRST Minister Alex Salmond has signed up to support Lanarkshire in their bid to host the International Children’s Games in 2011. Read

Fond farewell as three Motherwell teachers retire

PUPILS at two Motherwell schools said a final farewell to three of their teachers last week as they headed into retirement. Read

Motherwell man John takes up top bank role

A LANARKSHIRE man has been appointed by the Royal Bank of Scotland to head up their commercial banking operation in the district. Read

Free swimming for under-16s

YOUTHS under 16 can enjoy free swimming during the school holidays at all North Lanarkshire Leisure Pools. Read

Children bring Jungle Book to life

THE Jungle Book was brought to life recently by the North Lanarkshire Children’s Theatre Group. Read

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