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Wishaw News for 8 October 2008

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Free school meals fracas breaks out in Lanarkshire Oct 08 2008

NORTH Lanarkshire Council could be on a collision course with the Scottish Government over the projected £1million cost of the new free school meals scheme.Read

Old specs give the gift of sight Oct 08 2008

A WISHAW opticians pledged to donate £1700 from its weekend takings to help a nationwide £250,000 effort to build an eye clinic in Zambia with Vision Aid Overseas.Read

Fears over new town centre

£1 billion collapse at Ravenscraig? Oct 08 2008

THE future of the £1 billion development at Ravenscraig was thrown into doubt this week after it was claimed delays in handing over public money could scupper the entire deal.Read

Win £2000 for your school Oct 08 2008

BRYANT Homes is launching a competition to find the home of the future, by inviting children across the region to enter drawings of what they dream their house will look like in 50 years.Read

Assaulted by thugs in club Oct 08 2008

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an incident in which a man was viciously assaulted.Read

Rabbits sickness does the rounds Oct 08 2008

A WISHAW vet has warned owners of pet rabbits to ensure their animals have had a myxomatosis vaccination, as recently there has been an upsurge in cases of the disease in the town.Read

Andrew’s race to aid charity for autism Oct 08 2008

WISHAW man Andrew Jordan raised almost £1300 for charity after bumping into an old friend from school whose son is affected by autism.Read

Sad farewell to ’Craig shop steward Geordie Oct 08 2008

TRIBUTES have been paid to Geordie Quinn, a shop steward who was prominent in the fight to save Ravenscraig.Read

Billy’s pop Idol goal Oct 08 2008

WISHAW man, Billy Warren is hoping to break into the big time by winning the Idol 2008 talent competition.Read

Just the jobs Oct 08 2008

A GROUND-BREAKING service to tackle unemployment in North Lanarkshire was launched last Wednesday with the aim of getting 2000 people into employment by 2010.Read

Volunteering in forest work will aid community Oct 08 2008

COMMUNITY groups looking to branch out in Wishaw could cash in from a £10,000 grant from environmental charity Central Scotland Forest Trust.Read

Brewing coffee morning success Oct 08 2008

PUPILS at Morningside Primary School recently combined politics with some delicious homebaking.Read

Good health journey on Body Check Bus Oct 08 2008

OVER 70 people of all ages benefited from a recent health check when the Body Check Bus rolled into town promoting smoking awareness plus positive health and well-being.Read

Eleanor dishes up Maw Broon’s second spin on family cooking Oct 08 2008

JINGS, crivvens and help ma boab, who would have thought it?Read

Cash poured in at coffee event Oct 08 2008

STAFF and pupils at Alexander Peden Primary School in Harthill got the kettle on for charity last week.Read

Protection of Lanarkshire children up to standard Oct 08 2008

NORTH Lanarkshire’s child protection agencies have been commended following a newly-published report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIe).Read

Hairdressers cut a dash at centre Oct 08 2008

THE Dalziel Centre benefited from the generosity of the staff and clients at a Wishaw beauty salon.Read

Author attends library event Oct 08 2008

RESPECTED author Anne Donovan will be in Wishaw Library tonight (Wednesday, October 8) as part of the North Lanarkshire Books and Words Festival.Read

Child poverty levels in Wishaw and Motherwell raise alarm bells Oct 08 2008

ALMOST one in four children in Wishaw and Motherwell are living in poverty, according to new statistics released last week.Read

Counselling agencies share in cash aid Oct 08 2008

THREE voluntary groups from Motherwell are getting a share of a £28,500 windfall from North Lanarkshire Council.Read

Activity week Oct 08 2008

THE Newmains Youth Project are having some family fun events during the October week when children are off school.Read

Swan Lake at Perchy Pond so graceful Oct 08 2008

THIS week we are featuring a picture taken by Pather man Brian Yardley.Read

Be snaps happy at camera club night Oct 08 2008

IS your camera embarrassed by the awful photographs you take with it?Read

New footbridge is installed over M8

New footbridge is installed over M8 Oct 08 2008

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 Oct 08 2008

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

Group issue warm invite Oct 08 2008

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

Coach Alan’s sporting chance Oct 08 2008

NORTH Lanarkshire's Working scheme has helped one young man to succeed in his dream career.Read

Family night fun from around the world Oct 08 2008

BERRYHILL Primary School in Craigneuk, Wishaw, are having a BIG family night tonight (Wednesday) which will celebrate cultural diversity.Read

Jack McConnell hits back at critics over envoy role Oct 08 2008

MOTHERWELL and Wishaw constituency MSP Jack McConnell has hit back furiously at claims his new role as a peace envoy for Prime Minister Gordon Brown will have an adverse effect on constituency duties.Read

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