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Wishaw News for 27 June 2012

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Ravenscraig 20 years on: North Lanarkshire Council’s £10 million investment Jun 27 2012

NORTH Lanarkshire Council have announced a new £10million investment into the Ravenscraig development – 20 years to the day since the plant shut.Read

Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition hold charity event at Commercial Bar for Kidscape Jun 27 2012

A TEAM of talent spotters from the Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition will be on the lookout for potential models at the Commercial Bar this Saturday, June 30.Read

Wishaw primary schools welcome babies from Roots of Empathy programme Jun 27 2012

WISHAW Academy was the venue for pupils from across the town to gather and say thank you to the tiniest teachers they will ever have.Read

Westminster diary: Shotts MP Pamela Nash Jun 27 2012

COMMUNITY spirit has been seen across the constituency in recent weeks at gala days and diamond jubilee celebrations with both Saltires and Union Jacks in evidence.Read

In the Frame: Calderglen Country Park by Peter Beggs Jun 27 2012

WE like a spot of flower power here at the Wishaw Press, especially for our In the Frame section.Read

Ravenscraig 20 years on: The history of the steelworks Jun 27 2012

THE smoking chimneys standing on the skyline were once a constant reminder of the prosperity that Ravenscraig brought to the former Burgh of Motherwell and Wishaw.Read

Ravenscraig 20 years on: The day the towers came down Jun 27 2012

THE famous towers of Ravenscraig were brought down in a controlled demolition in early August 1996, four years after the works were closed.Read

Ravenscraig 20 years on: Motherwell and Wishaw MP Frank Roy Jun 27 2012

l MOTHERWELL and Wishaw MP Frank Roy was 19-years-old when he was hired to work at Ravenscraig.Read

North Lanarkshire Council commended by Better Connected report Jun 27 2012

NORTH Lanarkshire Council have received an award for the quality of their website.Read

North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre to hold open day Jun 27 2012

THE North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre, formerly the Motherwell Heritage Centre, is to hold an open day this Friday, June 29.Read

Morningside school unveil memorial garden for brave Jordan Jun 27 2012

A BEAUTIFUL memorial garden was officially opened at Morningside Primary School last week.Read

Clyde Valley High renovate community centre for SkillForce Prince’s Award Jun 27 2012

A GROUP of pupils from Clyde Valley High School showed their civic commitment.Read

Wishaw‘s Commercial Hotel shortlisted for Scottish Pub of the Year Jun 27 2012

STAFF at a Wishaw hotel hope to be the toast of the licensing trade next week.Read

Summer Arts Festival at Motherwell Civic Centre Jun 27 2012

THE sound, colours and excitement of summer were brought to the stage by North Lanarkshire school pupils and staff at the annual Summer Arts Festival held at Motherwell Civic Centre.Read

Police search Motherwell property for Elizabeth Ruffle who disappeared in 1969 Jun 27 2012

POLICE began searching a Motherwell garden yesterday in connection with a woman who went missing more than 40 years ago.Read

Cancer survivor raises £4000 for Maggie’s Wishaw Jun 27 2012

A CANCER survivor fashioned almost £8000 at a fundraising Ladies Lunch and then gave half of it to the Maggie’s Centre in Wishaw.Read

Crimebeat: Thieves steal computer equipment from Clyde Valley High Jun 27 2012

THIEVES stole IT equipment from Clyde Valley High School during a weekend raid.Read

Summer of fun at RSPB Scotland’s Baron’s Haugh nature reserve Jun 27 2012

THERE’S plenty of fun for the family at the Baron’s Haugh nature reserve throughout the summer.Read

Armed Forces Day marked at Motherwell Civic Centre Jun 27 2012

VETERANS met at Motherwell Civic Centre this week to unveil a special flag ahead of Armed Forces Day on Saturday, June 30.Read

Wishaw mum in River Clyde horror owes her life to teenage son Jun 27 2012

A QUICK-THINKING Overtown schoolboy helped saved his mum’s life – after she almost drowned trying to rescue their pet dog from the River Clyde.Read

Twentieth anniversary of Wishaw High School’s closure Jun 27 2012

IT was a sad day for the town in 1992 when Wishaw High School closed its gates for the last time.Read

Park’s of Hamilton hit out at Sainsbury’s plans for Motherwell superstore Jun 27 2012

PARK’S of Hamilton have backed campaigners trying to block Sainsbury’s bid to build a superstore in Motherwell.Read

Motherwell family's joy as stolen dog is recovered Jun 27 2012

BRIAN Queen’s craving for bangers brought his brother Dominic some smashing news – he found his beloved stolen puppy!Read

North Lanarkshire Provost Jim Robertson officially opens Calderbridge Primary Jun 27 2012

YOUNGSTERS at Wishaw’s newest school tucked into some cake with a special guest at the opening of the building.Read

Central Scotland Forest Trust gives £500 to Motherwell’s Greenlink project Jun 27 2012

ENVIRONMENTAL charity the Central Scotland Forest Trust are celebrating the hard work of volunteers who have helped improve the area’s 7km Greenlink cycle path.Read

Calderhead High celebrate prom night at Avonbridge Hotel Jun 27 2012

THE senior pupils at Calderhead High celebrated the end of their time at school in style at prom night.Read

Motherwell and Wishaw MSP welcome Asda’s Modern Apprentice graduates to Scottish Parliament Jun 27 2012

MOTHERWELL and Wishaw MSP John Pentland welcomed two ASDA workers to the Scottish Parliament after they completed Modern Apprenticeships.Read

Wishaw General wins food hygiene award Jun 27 2012

FOOD you believe it – catering services at Wishaw General Hospital have been given a top award.Read

Alzheimer Scotland’s dementia community roadshow visits Wishaw’s Tesco Jun 27 2012

SCOTLAND’S first-ever dementia community roadshow will visit Wishaw this Thursday, June 28, to provide support and advice to families in the town.Read