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4 September 2010: 10:57pm |

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RBS take over Barnardo’s store for a day

BARNARDO’S in Wishaw had a bumper day last week when the shop was taken over by Royal Bank of Scotland staff to help raise money for the charity.Read

Older people to enjoy 'Wellbeing' Wednesdays

IF you’re aged over 60 years, then get set to take advantage of free entry to North Lanarkshire Leisure sports facilities every Wednesday during September.Read

Jack McConnell: I did it my way

MOTHERWELL and Wishaw MSP Jack McConnell issued a statement last Thursday evening after he informed local party members that he planned to step down at the next election.Read

Crimebeat for week ending August 30

TWO petrol lawnmowers were stolen from the garden of a property in East Thornlie Street, Wishaw, last week.Read

Lung cancer oncology unit at Wishaw General to close

WISHAW General Hospital has suffered another blow – with the recent decision to transfer the lung cancer oncology outpatient service to Monklands Hospital, Airdrie.Read

Cops advise public on tell-tale signs of cannabis growth

IN recent years Strathclyde Police have been very successful in discovering and seizing a significant number of cannabis cultivations in the Wishaw area.Read

Thieves steal milk from primary school

PUPILS at Muirhouse Primary School in Motherwell were left crying over not spilled, but stolen, milk last week – after thieves nicked hundreds of cartons of the white stuff from outside the school.Read

Jack McConnell reflects on his time as MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw

LAST Wednesday Jack McConnell announced his intention to stand down as Motherwell and Wishaw MSP at the next election.Read

Jack McConnell career timeline

l May 6, 1999: elected to Scottish Parliament as the member for Motherwell and Wishaw.Read

Wishaw husband gives Kidney to save his wife’s life

WISHAW woman Evelyn Murray is alive today thanks to her selfless husband David – who gave her one of his kidneys in a life-saving operation.Read

Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Gilbert Cox retires

THE Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Gilbert Cox was the star of the show at a civic function to mark his retirement from his role as the Queen’s representative in the county.Read

Newmains councillor angry over potholes

RESIDENTS of a quiet estate in the village of Morningside are being driven potty by the state of the development’s roads.Read

Lanark music festival dedicated to Wishaw musician

A FORTHCOMING music festival – which is being held in South Lanarkshire – is to be dedicated to the memory of a popular Wishaw musician who died recently.Read

Media day at Motherwell fire station

THE Strathclyde Fire and Rescue service held a highly enjoyable and informative media session at Motherwell Fire Station last week.Read

Age for nursery admissions reduced

TODDLERS will soon be able to go to nursery immediately after their third birthday, rather than waiting until the next school term.Read

Motherwell singer to give charity concert

ACCLAIMED Motherwell-born mezzo-soprano Linda Ormiston will perform a concert next month in the town’s GLO Centre in aid of the Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust.Read