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Motherwell poet's ode to traffic chaos

A CREATIVE Wishaw Press reader is so frustrated by the continuing roadworks blighting the area that he has been driven to express his thoughts on the vehicular villainy in verse.Read

Union mark legacy of socialist ‘Godfather’

HE was born near Newhouse and has a primary school and sports centre named after him.Read

Songwriters’ group hits the right note

OVERTOWN man Billy Stewart is a singer/songwriter and founder member of the Lanarkshire Songwriters Group.Read

Surrogate Pink Floyd gig is a hit

THE Surrogate Pink Floyd played in Wishaw’s Zico Bar at the weekend and five lucky Wishaw Press readers were there to see the gig.Read

dancers at Andrea Michie Theatre School

Pupils all stepped out with Justin Timberlake’s dance choreographer

KEEP ON DANCING: these young dancers from the Andrea Michie Theatre School were visited by Justin Timberlake’s choreographer, who put them through their paces.Read

Watt a difference Curves made to Kathleen

A MOTHERWELL woman has been named the regional winner of the Curvette of the Year competition, run by female-only gym Curves.Read

La Paz ready to rock at Zico Bar gig

SCOTTISH rockers La Paz are making a comeback in 2009 – and it’s all set to kick off with a gig in Wishaw’s Zico Bar on Friday, February 6.Read

Harry Potter

Are you the next Harry Potter?

THE director who brought us Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is on the hunt for two Scottish teenagers for his next feature film.Read

Auditions for show

THE search is underway to uncover the musical talent among county secondary school pupils to give them the chance to perform at the Lanarkshire Supershow 2009 in Motherwell Concert Hall on Thursday, April 2.Read

Band start comeback with gig in Zico Bar

SCOTTISH rockers La Paz are making a comeback in 2009 - and it’s all set to kick off with a gig in Wishaw’s Zico Bar on Friday, February 2.Read

On a health kick

MOST of us feel the need to get back in shape after the New Year and – a bunch of people have been doing just that at a new weekly class in Wishaw Library.Read

Wishaw family meet Ricky Hatton in Tenerife

A WISHAW family were delighted to meet up with boxing legend Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton while on holiday in Tenerife.Read

MSP’s appeal for aid to the Congo

THE people of Lanarkshire have donated over £8900 to SCIAF’s appeal to help thousands of people who have been affected by conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa.Read

MSP’s appeal for aid to the Congo

THE people of Lanarkshire have donated over £8900 to SCIAF’s appeal to help thousands of people who have been affected by conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa.Read

County is pioneer in stroke care

NHS Lanarkshire are piloting a new, innovative training programme aimed at improving the way health professionals deal with stroke patients.Read

Wedding day plans hit by hotel cash crisis

HOPES a bride-to-be had of a dream wedding turned into a nightmare – after the hotel where she planned to hold the reception was plunged into financial difficulties.Read

The Scottish Caravan & Outdoor Leisure Show

Win a pair of tickets to the Scottish Caravan & Outdoor Leisure Show

Scotland’s only dedicated event for caravanners and those who love the outdoor life - The Scottish Caravan & Outdoor Leisure Show - takes place at Glasgow’s SECC from 5 - 8 February 2009. The show brings together more than 150 companies showcasing the latest caravans, motorhomes, parks and the largest collection of holiday homes in the UK, as well as outdoor leisure accessories, camping equipment and small boats.Read

January Savers with Trust William

We have teamed up with Trust William, online retailer of a great range of natural healthcare products, to bring you this fantastic offerRead

January Savers with Trust William

We have teamed up with Trust William, online retailer of a great range of natural healthcare products, to bring you this fantastic offerRead

Win a pair of tickets to The Scottish Wedding Show

Edinburgh’s largest event for brides-to-be, The Scottish Wedding Show, will take place at Ingliston in Edinburgh on 7 – 8 February 2009. The show brings together more than 200 of Scotland’s leading wedding companies who will showcase everything needed to make the big day just perfect.Read