Wishaw Press - Local News - Wishaw News http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/ Get the latest Wishaw news online. Up to date local news in Wishaw and nearby areas in North Lanarkshire. en-gb Trinity Mirror 2013 Fri, 24 May 2013 03:37:21 GMT Wishaw Press no Get the latest Wishaw news online. Up to date local news in Wishaw and nearby areas in North Lanarkshire. Wishaw news, news in Wishaw, news in Motherwell, Motherwell news, Blaze causes £250,000 damage to Newmains church hall http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/blaze-causes-250-000-damage-to-newmains-church-hall-76495-33368468/ A fire which tore through a Newmains church hall caused £250,000 worth of damage.

]]> Wishaw Press Wed, 22 May 2013 13:46:00 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/blaze-causes-250-000-damage-to-newmains-church-hall-76495-33368468/ Wishaw News false Motherwell man in fight for life http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/motherwell-man-in-fight-for-life-76495-33368558/ A 41-year-old Motherwell man was fighting for his life yesterday after being critically injured in an incident in the town late on Sunday night.

]]> Wishaw Press Wed, 22 May 2013 14:01:00 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/motherwell-man-in-fight-for-life-76495-33368558/ Wishaw News false Wishaw brothers receive hair transplant http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/wishaw-brothers-receive-hair-transplant-76495-33363741/ A pair of balding brothers from Wishaw have made hair-transplant history – by undergoing procedures at the same time.

]]> Wishaw Press Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/wishaw-brothers-receive-hair-transplant-76495-33363741/ Wishaw News false Man to stand trial for murder of young Newmains dad http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/man-to-stand-trial-for-murder-of-young-newmains-dad-76495-33363408/ A man is to stand trial charged with murdering a young Newmains dad by mowing him down with a lorry.

]]> Wishaw Press Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/man-to-stand-trial-for-murder-of-young-newmains-dad-76495-33363408/ Wishaw News false Wishaw-born superstar Johnny Reid is heading home to perform http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/wishaw-born-superstar-johnny-reid-is-heading-home-to-perform-76495-33363407/ Wishaw-born superstar Johnny Reid is coming home!

]]> Wishaw Press Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/wishaw-born-superstar-johnny-reid-is-heading-home-to-perform-76495-33363407/ Wishaw News false Bereaved family's thanks to hospital http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/bereaved-family-s-thanks-to-hospital-76495-33363420/ Andy Nicol was only 32 when he passed away last October and during his final days his family became a permanent fixture in the hospital – either by his bedside or in the unit’s facility for relatives.

]]> Wishaw Press Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/bereaved-family-s-thanks-to-hospital-76495-33363420/ Wishaw News false 21st birthday wish comes true for New Stevenston singer Rachel Oates as she lands first contract down south http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/21st-birthday-wish-comes-true-for-new-stevenston-singer-rachel-oates-as-she-lands-first-contract-down-south-76495-33363825/ A New Stevenston singer’s birthday wish came true when she snapped up her first professional contract away from home just days after turning 21.

]]> Wishaw Press Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/21st-birthday-wish-comes-true-for-new-stevenston-singer-rachel-oates-as-she-lands-first-contract-down-south-76495-33363825/ Wishaw News false Clean up operation at Motherwell's Globe Cemetery transforms lives and landscape http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/clean-up-operation-at-motherwell-s-globe-cemetery-transforms-lives-and-landscape-76495-33363439/ Members of a Motherwell-based group which uses activity as a therapeutic tool have been busy restoring an abandoned graveyard which is the final resting place of 12 fallen First World War soldiers.

]]> Wishaw Press Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/clean-up-operation-at-motherwell-s-globe-cemetery-transforms-lives-and-landscape-76495-33363439/ Wishaw News false Ladywell Primary pupils receive an education in comic books from Etherington Brothers http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/ladywell-primary-pupils-receive-an-education-in-comic-books-from-etherington-brothers-76495-33363440/ Motherwell primary pupils received an education in comic books thanks to a masterclass from sibling duo the Etherington Brothers.

]]> Wishaw Press Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/ladywell-primary-pupils-receive-an-education-in-comic-books-from-etherington-brothers-76495-33363440/ Wishaw News false Motherwell and Wishaw crime update from Police Scotland http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/motherwell-and-wishaw-crime-update-from-police-scotland-76495-33363442/ A teenage girl was attacked in Wishaw during the early hours of Saturday morning.

]]> Wishaw Press Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/motherwell-and-wishaw-crime-update-from-police-scotland-76495-33363442/ Wishaw News false Firefighters tackle blaze in Wishaw town centre flat http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/firefighters-tackle-blaze-in-wishaw-town-centre-flat-76495-33363444/ A town centre section of Stewarton Street was taped off by police on Saturday morning as fire fighters tackled the blaze that took hold in a privately rented, first floor property.

]]> Wishaw Press Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/firefighters-tackle-blaze-in-wishaw-town-centre-flat-76495-33363444/ Wishaw News false Motherwell College raises £13,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/motherwell-college-raises-13-000-for-teenage-cancer-trust-76495-33363489/ Students from across Lanarkshire helped raise more than £13,000 for The Teenage Cancer Trust at Motherwell College’s annual showcase and charity dinner.

]]> Wishaw Press Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/motherwell-college-raises-13-000-for-teenage-cancer-trust-76495-33363489/ Wishaw News false Overtown Primary's grand day out: School raises £1123 at annual fun day http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/overtown-primary-s-grand-day-out-school-raises-1123-at-annual-fun-day-76495-33363490/ Fun and games at Overtown Primary School’s annual fun day raised some serious cash for their upcoming school show.

]]> Wishaw Press Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/overtown-primary-s-grand-day-out-school-raises-1123-at-annual-fun-day-76495-33363490/ Wishaw News false Shotts Highland Games receive thousands in sponsorship http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/shotts-highland-games-receive-thousands-in-sponsorship-76495-33363579/ Sponsorship plays a major part in the staging of the traditional Highland Games in Shotts, and office bearers of the Highland Games Association were out and about last week to say thanks to the main sponsors.

]]> Wishaw Press Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/shotts-highland-games-receive-thousands-in-sponsorship-76495-33363579/ Wishaw News false Disabled athletes visit Shotts Prison http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/disabled-athletes-visit-shotts-prison-76495-33363582/ Two inspiring disabled athletes put on a celebration of sport at Shotts Prison.

]]> Wishaw Press Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/disabled-athletes-visit-shotts-prison-76495-33363582/ Wishaw News false Knowetop Primary summer fayre http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/knowetop-primary-summer-fayre-76495-33363586/ Hundreds of people turned out to support Knowetop Primary School’s annual summer fayre despite last Saturday’s rain.

]]> Wishaw Press Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/knowetop-primary-summer-fayre-76495-33363586/ Wishaw News false NHS Lanarkshire plans for £26m Wishaw Health Centre move forward http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/nhs-lanarkshire-plans-for-26m-wishaw-health-centre-move-forward-76495-33363743/ Plans to provide Wishaw town centre with a new £26million community facility which will house health and council services have taken another step forward.

]]> Wishaw Press Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/nhs-lanarkshire-plans-for-26m-wishaw-health-centre-move-forward-76495-33363743/ Wishaw News false Girls' Brigade raise £1000 for Yorkhill Children's Foundation in memory of Caden Beggan http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/girls-brigade-raise-1000-for-yorkhill-children-s-foundation-in-memory-of-caden-beggan-76495-33363810/ Members of Wishaw’s Girls’ Brigade raised £1000 in memory of Cleland schoolboy Caden Beggan through a six week fundraising campaign.

]]> Wishaw Press Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/girls-brigade-raise-1000-for-yorkhill-children-s-foundation-in-memory-of-caden-beggan-76495-33363810/ Wishaw News false North Motherwell clergy and residents sleep rough to raise awareness of homelessness and poverty during Christian Aid Week http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/north-motherwell-clergy-and-residents-sleep-rough-to-raise-awareness-of-homelessness-and-poverty-during-christian-aid-week-76495-33363824/ North Motherwell churches took their message outdoors when clergy and residents marked Christian Aid Week by sleeping rough in a homemade shack.

]]> Wishaw Press Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/22/north-motherwell-clergy-and-residents-sleep-rough-to-raise-awareness-of-homelessness-and-poverty-during-christian-aid-week-76495-33363824/ Wishaw News false Wishaw charity hero Les Hoey is king of the catwalk http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/15/wishaw-charity-hero-les-hoey-is-king-of-the-catwalk-76495-33335790/ Charity king Les Hoey’s first foray into the world of fashion was a big hit with participants and audience alike.

]]> Wishaw Press Wed, 15 May 2013 14:33:00 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/local-wishaw-news/wishaw-news/2013/05/15/wishaw-charity-hero-les-hoey-is-king-of-the-catwalk-76495-33335790/ Wishaw News false