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Soldier admonished after Strathaven assault

A SOLDIER who assaulted a woman in Strathaven was last week admonished after demonstrating good behaviour to the court. Read

New Strathaven Rotary president takes office

THE Rotary Club of Strathaven hosted their change-over evening last Tuesday when the new president Maher Hadidi officially assumed office. Read

NHS director Bob Shorter retires

A DIRECTOR of Primary Care in Lanarkshire retired last week after 35 years service with the NHS. Read

Football quiz raises £1000 for cancer charity

A FUN football quiz night hosted by Avendale AFC was held in Strathaven Evangelical Church where £1000 was raised in aid of a children’s cancer appeal. Read

Teenager used stolen bank card

A TEENAGE girl used a stolen bank card to thieve £4000 from a Larkhall autoteller. Read

South Lanarkshire councillors reject local income tax plans

PLANS to replace the Council Tax with a local income tax were last week given the thumbs-down by South Lanarkshire councillors. Read

Young Farmers led the field at show

AVONDALE AND DISTRICT YFC: at this year’s Royal Highland Show, Avondale were in full swing competing in many competitions. Taking part in the Stage Show and supporting the Young Farmers movement were Jamie Watson, Stephanie Speedie, Robert McKechnie, Jenna Ballantyne and Janet Anderson, making up Avondale Musicians on Thursday. Read

Councillor rapped for bad behaviour

SCOTLAND’S standards watchdog has criticised a South Lanarkshire councillor for his “distasteful” conduct and “intolerance” towards council colleagues. Read

Fun at Glassford gala day

Fun at Glassford gala day

THE GLASSFORD Gala took place last Saturday where a bright morning encouraged local children to dress up for the walking party. Read

Primary school choirs honoured by Supercounty

TALENTED pupils from local primary schools have been recognised for their contribution to the 2008 Lanarkshire Schools’ Choir Festival. 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

Dodgy double glazing firm ceases trading

A DOUBLE glazing firm that attracted hundreds of complaints from customers has ceased trading. Read

Double glazing firm's chequered history

‘COWBOY’ double glazing company MB Designs (Scotland) have twice been the subject of landmark legal judgements prompted by customer complaints. Read

Strathaven groups receive community grants

SOUTH Lanarkshire Council’s East Kilbride Area Committee awarded £5555 in community grants to local community groups and organisations this month. Read

Sports project can give teens options

STRATHAVEN community police officers will next week launch a new project next week in the town. Read

Winners of 200 club draw

CHAPELTON’S 200 Club draw, the last of the season, took place last Monday. Read

Strathaven Rotary Club news

AT the Rotary Club of Strathaven’s meeting last Tuesday President Nigel Thomson welcomed several guests, including past district governor Jim Copeland. Read

Creator of Fame drops in to thrill of student

A STRATHAVEN Academy student, who also attends the UK Theatre School in Glasgow, was in awe after he met Elmore James – the award-winning writer and director of the musical Fame, which spawned the TV series and movie. Read

Village news in brief

COMMUNITY police officers will be spot-checking licensed premises this weekend as a deterrent to youths either purchasing alcohol themselves or having someone purchase it for them. Read

Good weather graces Gala Day at Strathaven

Good weather graces Gala Day at Strathaven

HUGE crowds flocked to Strathaven on Saturday for the town’s annual gala day. Read

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