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Covering Motherwell, Blantyre, Lanark, Bothwell & Uddingston, Strathaven & Stonehouse. en-gb http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/stonehouse-news/2008/05/08/anger-at-x2018-neglect-x2019-of-public-park-51525-20882975/ Thu, 08 May 2008 16:52:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/stonehouse-news/2008/05/08/anger-at-x2018-neglect-x2019-of-public-park-51525-20882975/ STONEHOUSE resident John Young is urging South Lanarkshire Council to take action to stop a public park from turning to ruin. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/lanark-and-carluke-news/2008/05/08/lanark-equi-centre-appeal-falls-at-final-hurdle-51525-20881960/ Thu, 08 May 2008 14:49:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/lanark-and-carluke-news/2008/05/08/lanark-equi-centre-appeal-falls-at-final-hurdle-51525-20881960/ AN award-winning riding centre boss has lost her appeal against eviction from council-owned stables at Lanark Racecourse. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/bothwell-and-uddingston-news/2008/05/08/bothwell-man-dies-after-disturbance-at-house-51525-20879163/ Thu, 08 May 2008 08:25:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/bothwell-and-uddingston-news/2008/05/08/bothwell-man-dies-after-disturbance-at-house-51525-20879163/ A man has died after a disturbance at a house in Bothwell. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/07/hamilton-teenager-kieran-fulfils-his-life-long-dream-51525-20875976/ Wed, 07 May 2008 15:12:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/07/hamilton-teenager-kieran-fulfils-his-life-long-dream-51525-20875976/ A HAMILTON teenager this week thanked a family friend for helping him fulfil an ambition. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/strathaven-news/2008/05/01/american-university-choir-perform-in-strathaven-51525-20850680/ Thu, 01 May 2008 18:12:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/strathaven-news/2008/05/01/american-university-choir-perform-in-strathaven-51525-20850680/ RANKIN Parish Church are hosting a concert in Strathaven by 22 young students from the Georgia Tech University Glee Club Choir, from Atlanta, Georgia, USA. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/larkhall-news/2008/05/09/fears-netherburn-residents-group-may-fold-51525-20882906/ Fri, 09 May 2008 16:52:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/larkhall-news/2008/05/09/fears-netherburn-residents-group-may-fold-51525-20882906/ NETHERBURN Residents and Tenants Association are facing an uncertain future. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/lanark-and-carluke-news/2008/05/09/house-fire-kills-carluke-man-55-51525-20886703/ Fri, 09 May 2008 11:17:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/lanark-and-carluke-news/2008/05/09/house-fire-kills-carluke-man-55-51525-20886703/ A MAN died last night in a house fire on Kirk Road, Carluke. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/strathaven-news/2008/05/08/plumbing-firm-retains-top-customer-service-award-51525-20880205/ Thu, 08 May 2008 10:52:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/strathaven-news/2008/05/08/plumbing-firm-retains-top-customer-service-award-51525-20880205/ STRATHAVEN-based Greystone Plumbing Limited have won a top customer service award from developers CALA Homes (West) Limited - for the second consecutive year. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/stonehouse-news/2008/05/07/jean-celebrates-105th-birthday-51525-20876131/ Wed, 07 May 2008 15:12:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/stonehouse-news/2008/05/07/jean-celebrates-105th-birthday-51525-20876131/ A STONEHOUSE woman has become one of Lanarkshire’s oldest residents, aged 105. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/07/i-d-do-anything-rachel-hopes-for-stage-stardom-in-oliver-51525-20876297/ Wed, 07 May 2008 15:12:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/07/i-d-do-anything-rachel-hopes-for-stage-stardom-in-oliver-51525-20876297/ A HAMILTON girl will be aiming for stardom next week when she takes to the stage in an amateur production of Oliver at the Mitchell Theatre in Glasgow. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/blantyre-news/2008/05/01/police-to-adopt-better-blantyre-on-wider-scale-51525-20850697/ Thu, 01 May 2008 18:12:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/blantyre-news/2008/05/01/police-to-adopt-better-blantyre-on-wider-scale-51525-20850697/ AN AWARD-WINNING police initiative in Blantyre is to be integrated into wider police plans across South Lanarkshire. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/stonehouse-news/2008/05/09/stonehouse-school-earns-place-in-green-final-51525-20882970/ Fri, 09 May 2008 16:52:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/stonehouse-news/2008/05/09/stonehouse-school-earns-place-in-green-final-51525-20882970/ A STONEHOUSE school is one of four UK schools to reach the final of the Ashden Awards. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/lanark-and-carluke-news/2008/05/09/cafe-worker-loses-sacking-case-over-a-cut-price-meal-51525-20885488/ Fri, 09 May 2008 07:52:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/lanark-and-carluke-news/2008/05/09/cafe-worker-loses-sacking-case-over-a-cut-price-meal-51525-20885488/ A CARLUKE wo man sacked for under-charging her husband for a can of beer and a tuna toastie last week lost her unfair sacking claim. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/larkhall-news/2008/05/08/larkhall-youngsters-reach-cup-final-51525-20879359/ Thu, 08 May 2008 08:46:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/larkhall-news/2008/05/08/larkhall-youngsters-reach-cup-final-51525-20879359/ LARKHALL United under-13s are through to the Lanarkshire YMCA Challenge Cup Final against Wolves Boys’ Club on Sunday, May 11. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/lanark-and-carluke-news/2008/05/09/clydesdale-teacher-hopes-to-chalk-up-win-over-tories-at-general-election-51525-20882922/ Fri, 09 May 2008 16:52:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/lanark-and-carluke-news/2008/05/09/clydesdale-teacher-hopes-to-chalk-up-win-over-tories-at-general-election-51525-20882922/ CLYDESDALE teacher Claudia Beamish is to represent Labour in the massive Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale seat at the next general election. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/stonehouse-news/2008/05/08/stonehouse-residents-asked-to-donate-blood-51525-20882859/ Thu, 08 May 2008 16:52:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/stonehouse-news/2008/05/08/stonehouse-residents-asked-to-donate-blood-51525-20882859/ PEOPLE living in Stonehouse are being urged to donate blood when the Blood Transfusion Service visit the area this month. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/08/le-tissier-toasts-accies-title-success-51525-20880214/ Thu, 08 May 2008 10:52:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/08/le-tissier-toasts-accies-title-success-51525-20880214/ AN ENGLISH football hero was in Hamilton to help fans celebrate their team's promotion-winning victory. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/strathaven-news/2008/05/08/rotary-members-enjoy-international-concert-51525-20880219/ Thu, 08 May 2008 10:52:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/strathaven-news/2008/05/08/rotary-members-enjoy-international-concert-51525-20880219/ MEMBERS of the Rotary Club of Strathaven last Monday enjoyed the well-attended International Concert which was held in the town. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/lanark-and-carluke-news/2008/05/09/inquiry-into-2m-biggar-store-bid-51525-20885482/ Fri, 09 May 2008 07:52:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/lanark-and-carluke-news/2008/05/09/inquiry-into-2m-biggar-store-bid-51525-20885482/ A BATTLE by cut-price supermarket firm Aldi to build a £2m store in Biggar got underway this week. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/strathaven-news/2008/05/08/strathaven-camera-club-exhibition-awards-51525-20880230/ Thu, 08 May 2008 10:52:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/strathaven-news/2008/05/08/strathaven-camera-club-exhibition-awards-51525-20880230/ THESE are the results of this year's Strathaven Camera Club annual exhibition. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/07/marbella-s-mayor-sings-student-samantha-s-praises-51525-20875974/ Wed, 07 May 2008 15:12:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/07/marbella-s-mayor-sings-student-samantha-s-praises-51525-20875974/ A HAMILTON student's song about the positive aspects of life in Marbella is a huge hit with the mayor of the Spanish town. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/lanark-and-carluke-news/2008/05/09/clyde-valley-s-first-ever-highland-gathering-set-for-crossford-51525-20885484/ Fri, 09 May 2008 07:52:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/lanark-and-carluke-news/2008/05/09/clyde-valley-s-first-ever-highland-gathering-set-for-crossford-51525-20885484/ THE Clyde Valley's first-ever Highland Gathering takes place in Crossford next month. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/07/sex-case-man-made-threat-to-kill-hamilton-sheriff-51525-20875973/ Wed, 07 May 2008 15:12:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/07/sex-case-man-made-threat-to-kill-hamilton-sheriff-51525-20875973/ A 36-YEAR-OLD man has admitted threatening to kill a sheriff at a Hamilton court. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/08/jail-for-stalker-who-made-abusive-phone-call-51525-20880225/ Thu, 08 May 2008 10:52:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/08/jail-for-stalker-who-made-abusive-phone-call-51525-20880225/ A CONVICTED stalker who made an abusive phone call to a Motherwell solicitor has been jailed for two months. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/09/the-hamilton-advertiser-s-10-000-may-giveaway-51525-20886800/ Fri, 09 May 2008 11:43:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/09/the-hamilton-advertiser-s-10-000-may-giveaway-51525-20886800/ EACH week throughout May, the Hamilton Advertiser could be paying off one of your essential household bills (up to the value of £2,500) in our biggest every giveaway. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/08/my-own-son-has-left-me-homeless-51525-20880910/ Thu, 08 May 2008 13:03:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/08/my-own-son-has-left-me-homeless-51525-20880910/ A GRANDMOTHER this week claimed her son showed her the door following a row over a Sunday dinner. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/08/woman-charged-with-murder-of-boyfriend-51525-20880244/ Thu, 08 May 2008 10:52:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/08/woman-charged-with-murder-of-boyfriend-51525-20880244/ A BOTHWELL woman yesterday (Wednesday) appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court charged with the murder of her boyfriend. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/08/mps-release-details-of-employing-family-51525-20880235/ Thu, 08 May 2008 10:52:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/08/mps-release-details-of-employing-family-51525-20880235/ TWO of Lanarkshire's four MPs use Parliamentary allowances to employ relatives. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/07/shamed-boxer-harrison-in-drink-drive-arrest-51525-20876301/ Wed, 07 May 2008 15:12:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/07/shamed-boxer-harrison-in-drink-drive-arrest-51525-20876301/ POLICE on patrol near Larkhall arrested boxer Scott Harrison on suspicion of drinks-driving. http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/08/snooker-star-hendry-to-open-hamilton-store-51525-20880247/ Thu, 08 May 2008 10:52:00 GMT http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local-news/hamilton-news/2008/05/08/snooker-star-hendry-to-open-hamilton-store-51525-20880247/ A NEW electronics store will open in Hamilton on Saturday, creating 13 new jobs.