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Family fun has become a whole lot cheaper

A FANTASTIC family day out has just got a whole lot cheaper as M&D's hold one of the best value-for-money sales to be had over the festive season. Read

Ladies were in pink to raise charity cash to raise charity cash

THE latest fund-raising efforts of Gill Murray from Carluke and her family and friends have brought in £4500 for cancer charities. Read

Lensman Jimmy and his wife Emily celebrate 60 years of happy marriage

WELL-KNOWN Carluke couple Jimmy and Emily Muncie recently celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary. 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

M-way deaths crash bus driver is jailed 5 years

A COACH driver from Carluke who caused the death of three people in a horror smash whilst delivering a safety announcement to passengers has been jailed for five years. Read

Author inspires people living with MS

A CARLUKE woman who suffers from MS has persuaded a Canadian author to travel to Scotland to talk about the disease. Read

Carluke news in brief

Lanark and Carluke Choral Union Are presenting A Touch of Tartan in Greyfriars Church, Lanark, on Friday, November 28. Tickets are priced £7 and this includes refreshments. Read

Asbestos is hidden killer

THE Health and Safety Executive have warned tradesmen in Lanarkshire to be aware of the hidden killer asbestos – after revealing between 1981 and 2005, 310 people from the area died of mesothelioma, a disease caused by exposure to asbestos. Read

Cheers – as volunteers toast 60 years of NHS

AROUND 100 Lanarkshire volunteers attended a special event to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the NHS. Read

Bus’s route will alter

STRATHCLYDE Partnership for Transport will alter the route of a Lanarkshire bus service, which it subsidises, in order to improve reliability. Read

Nominate for county’s big awards event

THE response from local communities to nominate candidates for the Lanarkshire Unsung Heroes Awards for 2008 has been very good. Read

Coach driver admits causing three deaths

A CARLUKE coach driver has admitted causing the deaths of three passengers following a crash near Heathrow Airport. Read

Security review by NHS after breach at ex-Law Hospital

HEALTH board bosses have published their findings – following an investigation into the discovery of patient information at the derelict Law Hospital, near Carluke. Read

New footbridge is installed over M8

THE famous old bridge at Harthill Services which has greeted motorists on the M8 for over 40 years will soon be a thing of the past. Read

Appeal to blood donors

THE Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is coming to Wishaw from Wednesday, October 22, to Friday, October 24. Read

Group issue warm invite

THE Clyde Valley Support Group of Coeliac UK are inviting new and existing members and their families to attend a Lifestyle Food Demonstration at Wishaw Old Parish Church on Saturday, October 11. Read

Garden centre to raise money in aid of county hospice

DOBBIES Garden World in the Clyde Valley – formerly Sandyholm Garden Centre – are inviting customers along to a special evening this Thursday, October 2, to raise money for St Andrew’s Hospice. Read

Carluke Youth Theatre looking for new talent

SHINE Youth Theatre, Carluke, present Shine Kids, where youngsters from P4 to P5 can come along next Tuesday, September 30, from 6.30pm till 7.30pm for auditions. Parents must accompany children. Read