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Terry back to show she’s simply the best

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A SPECIAL one-night-only concert is being performed next week in Strathaven by a well-known television personality and theatre performer.

Avon artists exhibit works

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THE Avon Artists’ Leisure Group is returning to Strathaven this coming weekend to display and sell their paintings.

Delight as social work staff make the grade

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THE work of South Lanarkshire social work employees was honoured in a recent awards ceremony.

Rain washes out agriculture show

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THE Annual Strathaven Agricultural Exhibition was flooded out and had to be cancelled just two days before it was due to take place.

Strathaven balloon fest hit by bad weather

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THE Strathaven balloon festival failed to get off the ground this year – due to high winds and severe weather.

Caroline lands a top position in the Force

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A FORMER top cop in Hamilton has been appointed the new General Secretary of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPOS) in Scotland with the rank of Assistant Chief Constable.

Balloon fans eager for event to be a soaraway success

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THIS weekend will see ballooning enthusiasts from all over the UK flock to Strathaven to take part in Scotland’s only hot air balloon festival.

Vital bus service on the road back?

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

MOVES are being made to restore a vital bus service for Stonehouse youngsters who attend Strathaven Academy.

Strathaven's Sainsbury’s set to recruit new staff

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

SAINSBURY’S expect to start recruiting for their new £15million Strathaven store within the next six to 12 weeks.

Pensioner slams Strathaven Cemetery vandals

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

VANDALS have destroyed the “restful nature” of Strathaven Cemetery, a visitor said this week.

Cops and trading standards swoop on Strathaven jewellery firm

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A MAN linked to a jewellery company has been reported to the procurator fiscal for operating in Strathaven without a second-hand dealers’ licence.

Strathaven youngsters have one last chance to enjoy activities

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

YOUNG people in Strathaven have one last chance this week to enjoy activities organised by community police officers.

Four months for man who reset mobiles

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A LANARKSHIRE man who had two stolen mobile phones in his possession was this week jailed for four months.

Stra’ven 50 set to be another cracker

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THE annual Round Stra'ven 50 Cycle Challenge and Ultra Run, which raises money for local charities, is scheduled to take place next month, and organisers are urging cyclists to join the fun.

Four ladies put ‘moo’ into the Moonwalk with decorated bras

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

FOUR big-hearted Strathaven ladies headed to Edinburgh on Saturday night to take part in the 2009 Moonwalk.

Open-air gig shows best things in life are free

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

STRATHAVEN rocked on the Sunday night of gala week when, for the first time, the town held an open-air concert, called Free in the Park.

Seven month wait for Strathaven fence repair is nearly over

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

AN ELDERLY Strathaven couple are sick of waiting for a minor repair to be completed to their vandalised fence.

Lorry overturns at accident blackspot

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A NOTORIOUS road accident blackspot in Lanarkshire was the scene of yet another incident on Tuesday.

Prison guard gets £116,000 payout after riot left her suffering stress

Wed, 27 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A STRATHAVEN woman, who was a guard at Scotland’s only private prison, has been awarded nearly £120,000 for stress following a riot there.

£15m Sainsbury’s plans approved for market site

Wed, 27 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a £15million Sainsbury’s supermarket earmarked for the former Strathaven auction market site were unanimously approved this week.