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Top stories that made the headlines in 2008

A look back at this year's top stories. Read

Former 'Craig worker's poem

A FORMER Ravenscraig worker emailed the Press thanking them for their article and video on the old steel plant. Read

Ex-lord of the ring wants hit single

ZICO Bar’s resident DJ, Jan Cree, is set to release his fourth single next year. Read

Stroke survivors on campaign trail

THE full impact of living with communication difficulties after a stroke was brought home to Central Scotland MSP Margaret Mitchell when she met campaigners and stroke survivors at the Stroke and Aphasia event in the Scottish Parliament. Read

Firm at cutting edge of glass technology

THE Glass Man store in Craigneuk, Wishaw, has had a new state-of-the-art machine unveiled by Motherwell and Wishaw MP, Frank Roy. Read

Little bit of Shotts to go on display in toy German museum

AN important part of the history of Shotts is being preserved at a unique museum in Germany. Read

Christmas decorations

Send Your Christmas pictures

Christmas is coming - and we want you to share your festive spirit. Read

Artists are exhibiting class work

COLTNESS Art School are showing off their skills at an exhibition which is currently being held in Wishaw Library. Read

Lynne’s at the cutting edge

A HAIRDRESSER from Wishaw is hoping to be a cut above the rest competing against the best at the British Hairdressing Awards next week. Read

We’re off to see the Wizard!

FAMILIES across Wishaw and Motherwell can take a trip down the yellow brick road as this year’s festive pantomime season kicks off. Read

Fantasylands Winter Music Festival Competition

Fantasylands Winter Music Festival is back for 2008 and we are giving away tickets for this fantastic event! To be in with a chance of getting your hands on these tickets, please answer the question at the bottom of the page. Read

Curtain goes up on good mental health

PEOPLE from across Lanarkshire showed off their talents to promote positive mental health at this year’s ‘Well Factor. Read

Pupils’ favourite book scoops author a top award

SCOTTISH author Julie Bertagna has won the Catalyst Book Award 2008, as voted for by local school pupils, for her book, Zenith. Read

Rocking all over the world

BERRYHILL Primary School in Craigneuk, Wishaw, held a family fun night which was a roaring success. Read

Elderly urged to be careful when crossing over roads

EVERY two days in the west of Scotland, a pedestrian over 60 years of age is killed or injured crossing the road. Read

Carers attend special event

NORTH Lanarkshire Carers Together will hold their annual conference on Monday, November 17, in the concert hall at the Civic Centre in Motherwell from 10am to 2pm. Read

Kids’ group put fire blow behind them

PATHER Parents and Toddlers group got together for some spooky fun last week – just a month after a fire ripped through their hall. Read

Back in time to era of The Who

ROCK fans can enjoy tribute acts to The Who and the Jam at Motherwell Civic Theatre on Saturday, November 22. Read

Launch of appeal for old linen

ANIMAL-lovers in Wishaw are being urged to help raise cash for a veterinary charity by handing in old linen. Read

Hot sounds for weekend line-up

WISHAW bar and restaurant, Zico’s is preparing for a hectic weekend of great music. Read