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Shields Road closure causes delays again

DRIVERS could be in for more motoring mayhem after a section of road connecting Wishaw and Motherwell closed for works to be carried out – again.Read

Late-night election count confirmed for Wishaw and Motherwell in General Election

IT’S still not been confirmed that the General Election will be held on May 6 but we can tell you that the usual late-night drama will be preserved in Wishaw whenever people do go to the polls.Read

Exclusive: Tiësto Q&A and discount ticket offer

Tiësto is a man of “firsts”. He was the first DJ to sell out dates at the Brixton Academy (two nights in a row), Alexandra Palace, the O2 Arena, and last summer he was the first DJ to headline and sell-out a truly wondrous show at Victoria Park, London to 25,000 fans.Read

Council drive to stop dog fouling

PAWS for thought and scoop your dog’s poop — or you could be hit with a fine from the council during a canine crackdown.Read

Law development plans

VILLAGERS in Law have been outlining plans to regenerate their community.Read

Clyde Valley campus cop disappointed by end of role

OVERTOWN’S Clyde Valley High campus cop PC Craig Ritchie has told of the immense enjoyment his soon-to-be-axed role has given him since 2007.Read

Wishaw Library launch helps to tackle stigma of mental ill health

WISHAW Library is in the front line when it comes to tackling the stigma of mental health problems in the community.Read

Renewable Energy Fund helps Law groups

A PLAYPARK in Law is to be upgraded and refurbished, thanks to financial assistance from the Black Law Renewable Energy Fund.Read

Police offer advice after spate of retail robberies

DUE to recent criminal attacks on commercial premises in the Wishaw and Motherwell area, crime reduction officer Constable Dougie Denholm is advising all retail outlets, bookmakers and petrol stations to make sure their premises are well protected.Read

Foundry Music Lab is looking for young bands

POTENTIAL stars of the future are being given the chance to professionally record and publish their music thanks to a Motherwell recording studio.Read

North Lanarkshire police crime crackdown

OVER 250 police officers were out on the streets last Friday – in a show of strength targeting violence, disorder and anti-social behaviour.Read

NHS Lanarkshire launch MRSA screening programme

NHS Lanarkshire have launched a new MRSA screening programme to help fight infection at Wishaw General Hospital.Read

£1.5 million boost for Netherton Industrial Estate

NETHERTON has received a possible £1.5 million business boost with the news that plans for a new industrial development have taken a step forward.Read

North Lanarkshire finance Councillor quiet on forthcoming budget

NORTH Lanarkshire Council’s finance chairman Councillor John Pentland was playing his cards close to his chest this week over the authority’s impending budget announcement.Read

North Lanarkshire Council’s Burns Supper supports Children in Need

THE BBC’s Children in Need charity have received thousands of pounds following North Lanarkshire Council’s annual Burns Supper.Read

MSP calls for scrapping of online public information proposal

SHOTTS MSP Karen Whitefield insists the Scottish Executive should withdraw their controversial public notices plan – after suffering parliamentary defeat.Read