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4 September 2010: 7:27am |

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Fashion takes centre stage at Mega Bar

TEENAGE fashion took centre stage as over 200 young people attended the Mega Bar in Motherwell earlier this month during the under-18s event – How to Look Good Fully Clothed.Read

Carluke Rotary raise money for flood victims

WHEN news of the developing disaster in Pakistan reached Carluke Rotary Club, members quickly decided to do what they could to help some of the millions of people whose lives had been ruined by the floods.Read

Crimebeat for Wishaw and Motherwell

POPULAR theme park M&D’s was raided by thieves who cracked open fruit machines and made off with the cash.Read

Supercounty helps Shotts “Shape Up”

A SERIES of environmental projects designed to ‘Shape Up Shotts’ have been given a £250 boost by civic pride campaign Supercounty.Read

£50,000 Greenhead Moss Earthship will not be rebuilt

THE Earthship visitor centre at Greenhead Moss Community Nature Park in Wishaw will not be re-built.Read

Wishaw councillor’s son on drugs rap

THE son of a Wishaw councillor has been arrested on suspicion of drug cultivation.Read

New Wishaw Tesco store creates 16 jobs

A NEW Tesco Express store which is opening next month in Coltness Road, Wishaw, has created 16 new jobs for the community.Read

Campbell Street residents bemused by roadworks

RESIDENTS of Wishaw’s Campbell Street have taken the hump with North Lanarkshire Council – as the road outside their homes is being torn up because new speed bumps were too high.Read

Beautiful Scotland judging for Wishaw goes smoothly this year

THERE was no mix-up this year when the Beautiful Scotland judges came to Wishaw.Read

Wishaw one-year-old needs £2000 for misshaped skull

A YOUNG Craigneuk couple are hoping to raise £2000 to purchase a remoulding helmet for their one-year-old son who was born with a misshapen skull.Read

Information Commissioner investigating North Lanarkshire Council over pupils’ personal data breach

A UK Government watchdog this week began an investigation into an alleged breach of the Data Protection Act by North Lanarkshire headteachers who disclosed pupils’ personal details to Shotts MSP Karen Whitefield.Read

Wishaw residents give verdicts on MSPs dual role

THE Wishaw Press took to the streets last week and asked residents if they think that Jack McConnell should continue in his role as MSP while sitting in the House of Lords – or if he should step down.Read

Crimebeat for week ending August 15

A MAN was viciously assaulted during the early hours of Sunday morning following an incident in Newmains.Read

Cycling legend to be honoured

PINKY’S love affair with the bike began when he had to attend night school as part of his apprenticeship as a master baker. It was held in Hamilton and he received expenses for travelling on public transport.Read

Council accused of “burying it’s head in the sand” over contamination claims

NORTH Lanarkshire Council’s investigation into possible land contamination at a housing estate in North Motherwell has begun again.Read

Leslie House Care Home in Motherwell faces closure

A MOTHERWELL care home for the elderly appears set to be axed by North Lanarkshire Council.Read

Wishaw hairdresser sponsor Carluke motorcyclist in race event

BIG-HEARTED Wishaw hairdressers and a Carluke motorbike racer teamed up at the weekend to raise money for Parkinsons UK.Read

Disabled Wishaw grandmother attacked in home

A DISABLED Netherton grandmother has been left terrified after a knifepoint robbery in her home.Read

Corus invest £8million at Motherwell plant

THE NORTH Lanarkshire steel trade was handed a major boost last week with the news that Corus is to invest £8 million at the company’s Motherwell steel plant.Read

Jack McConnell accused of neglecting his constituents by taking Lords role

JACK McConnell has received scathing criticism from a Holyrood colleague over his decision to remain an MSP – while simultaneously taking his seat in the House of Lords.Read