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Parents anger over indoor event cancelled due to weather

AN angry parent has hit out at council bosses after she was told that a kids’ swimming competition at Wishaw Sports Centre had been rained off – even though the pool is indoors! Read

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Cheapest seaside homes in north

House hunters looking for an affordable place by the sea should look to the north of Scotland, a survey has said. Read

Praise for Murray following defeat

Tennis fans in Dunblane have heaped praise on Andy Murray after their local hero bowed out of Wimbledon for another year following a nail biting semi-final clasSupporters in Andy Murray's home town cheered on the tennis star as he aimed to became the first Briton in 71 years to reach the men's singles final at the All-England Club. Read

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Boy, 14, banned from school for having moustache!

A 14-year-old boy has been banned from school... for having a moustache. Read

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Ugly fruit back on the market

MIS-SHAPEN and odd looking fruit and veg will once again be available to buy in supermarkets, after 20-year-old EU rules are lifted. Read

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Day of chaos caused by fireraising ‘idiots’

MINDLESS IDIOTS started a major fire at an industrial estate in Wishawhill last week, causing local residents, businesses and commuters havoc for more than 24 hours after the blaze was extinguished. Read

Cable problem disruption is limited

DRIVERS in Wishaw faced yet more delays on the roads over the weekend – but thankfully it was all back to normal on Monday night. Read

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Pupils take part in poetry festival

YOUNG poets from schools in Wishaw were among the children who entertained large audiences at the Arts Guild Poetry Festival in Coatbridge recently. Read

Eilidh’s a class act

YOUNG Eilidh Birrell, from Lammermoor Primary School nursery class in Wishaw was all smiles when she received a gift and certificate after winning the latest Children’s Traffic Club competition. Read

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