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News in Wishaw, EWishaw news, Motherwell news, Shotts news, Carluke news http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/06/britain-braced-for-a-freezing-spell-76495-22614553/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:55:14 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/06/britain-braced-for-a-freezing-spell-76495-22614553/ A freezing spell has been forecast to tighten its grip on the country as temperatures plunge towards -10C across more of the UK. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/06/tories-launch-jobs-initiative-76495-22614630/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:55:14 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/06/tories-launch-jobs-initiative-76495-22614630/ Tory leader Annabel Goldie will help launch a drive aimed at creating more jobs. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/06/meet-on-climate-impact-of-projects-76495-22614475/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:55:13 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/06/meet-on-climate-impact-of-projects-76495-22614475/ MSPs are due to hear concerns about the emissions impact of the proposed Forth Road bridge and other key infrastructure developments. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/06/man-in-court-over-nurse-murder-bid-76495-22614327/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:25:15 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/06/man-in-court-over-nurse-murder-bid-76495-22614327/ A man accused of attempting to murder a nurse found locked in the boot of her own car will make a second court appearance. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/06/public-sector-energy-inefficient-76495-22613986/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:25:14 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/06/public-sector-energy-inefficient-76495-22613986/ Public buildings run by the Scottish Government have failed to meet acceptable energy efficiency standards, it was reported. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/06/criminal-age-could-be-raised-76495-22614187/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:25:14 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/06/criminal-age-could-be-raised-76495-22614187/ The age of criminal responsibility in Scotland could be raised from eight to at least 12, it has been reported. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/headteacher-on-child-porn-charge-76495-22612961/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:55:15 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/headteacher-on-child-porn-charge-76495-22612961/ A headteacher has appeared in court charged with possessing child pornography, it emerged. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/drink-driving-fall-welcomed-76495-22611981/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:55:13 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/drink-driving-fall-welcomed-76495-22611981/ Police chiefs welcomed a fall in the number of motorists caught drink-driving in Scotland over the festive period. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/call-to-justify-milk-price-cut-76495-22611859/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:25:14 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/call-to-justify-milk-price-cut-76495-22611859/ Farmers warned of a gloomy start to the new year as leading milk purchasers cut their prices. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/court-translator-cost-up-four-fold-76495-22610317/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:25:16 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/court-translator-cost-up-four-fold-76495-22610317/ The cost to taxpayers of providing translators in Scottish courts has quadrupled in the past six years, new figures reveal. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/presenter-is-tories-strategy-chief-76495-22610288/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:55:15 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/presenter-is-tories-strategy-chief-76495-22610288/ TV journalist Michael Crow has been appointed to a top job in the Scottish Tory party. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/minister-hails-nhs-parking-move-76495-22610053/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:55:14 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/minister-hails-nhs-parking-move-76495-22610053/ The abolition of hospital car parking charges will provide "practical help" for families, health secretary Nicola Sturgeon has said. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/jobs-axed-at-childrenswear-chain-76495-22610034/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:25:14 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/jobs-axed-at-childrenswear-chain-76495-22610034/ Administrators for failed childrenswear chain Adams have announced the closure of nine Scottish stores. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/call-over-b-b-fire-regulations-76495-22609824/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:25:15 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/call-over-b-b-fire-regulations-76495-22609824/ Tough fire regulations, which bed-and-breakfast establishment operators are struggling to comply with, are being eased in Scotland despite being strengthened in England and Wales, a tourist chief has said. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/eu-cash-spending-to-boost-economy-76495-22609240/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:25:14 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/eu-cash-spending-to-boost-economy-76495-22609240/ Ministers have rushed to spend European aid money intended to last Scotland up to 2013. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/flu-immunisation-rates-too-low-76495-22609515/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:25:14 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/flu-immunisation-rates-too-low-76495-22609515/ Too few people are taking up free flu jabs, the Scottish Government has said. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/author-in-braille-press-appeal-76495-22609786/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:25:14 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/author-in-braille-press-appeal-76495-22609786/ Crime writer Ian Rankin has launched an appeal to help re-house the UK's leading Braille printing press and protect it for the future. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/talks-sought-over-bridge-finance-76495-22609210/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:25:13 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/talks-sought-over-bridge-finance-76495-22609210/ The Scottish Government is seeking talks with the Treasury to resolve a row over the funding of a new Forth road bridge. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/weird-world/2009/01/05/twins-born-in-different-years-51525-22608374/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:10:00 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/weird-world/2009/01/05/twins-born-in-different-years-51525-22608374/ A SET of twins were born last week - but on different days and in different years! http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/missing-walkers-found-safe-76495-22608177/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:55:21 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/missing-walkers-found-safe-76495-22608177/ Two walkers who got lost on a mountain expedition and spent the night in sub-zero temperatures were found safe and well, the RAF said. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/technical-problems-spark-rail-chaos-76495-22607819/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:55:13 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/technical-problems-spark-rail-chaos-76495-22607819/ Passengers had to endure further travel misery on a key London to Scotland rail route on Monday. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/rankin-opens-braille-press-campaign-76495-22606578/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:55:16 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/rankin-opens-braille-press-campaign-76495-22606578/ Best-selling crime writer Ian Rankin is launching a campaign to raise £2 million to re-house the nation's leading Braille printing press. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/fears-raised-over-power-line-plan-76495-22605918/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:25:30 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/fears-raised-over-power-line-plan-76495-22605918/ All options should be explored by ministers before a decision on a controversial power line is made, a leading Tory said. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/unruly-pupils-should-be-removed-76495-22606134/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:25:30 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/unruly-pupils-should-be-removed-76495-22606134/ The Tories called for "a much more radical approach" to be used to deal with badly-behaved schoolchildren. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/public-sector-will-play-key-role-76495-22605124/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:55:14 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/public-sector-will-play-key-role-76495-22605124/ A public service union has claimed the public sector can play a key role in boosting the economy during the current downturn. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/scotland-feeling-brunt-of-crunch-76495-22605149/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:55:14 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/scotland-feeling-brunt-of-crunch-76495-22605149/ Scotland is feeling the full effects of the credit crunch, a leading economist has warned. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/tories-in-literacy-testing-call-76495-22605174/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:55:14 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/tories-in-literacy-testing-call-76495-22605174/ The Tories called for more rigorous testing in primary schools amid concern over literacy and numeracy levels in Scotland. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/daughter-backs-meningitis-campaign-76495-22605195/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:55:14 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/daughter-backs-meningitis-campaign-76495-22605195/ A daughter who lost her mother to meningitis has backed a campaign which aims to raise awareness about the disease. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/more-britons-moving-to-scotland-76495-22605099/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:55:13 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/more-britons-moving-to-scotland-76495-22605099/ People moving to Scotland from other parts of the UK have boosted the population by more than 150,000 over a decade, according to new figures. http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/04/father-s-plea-over-missing-son-76495-22604580/ Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:55:15 GMT http://www.wishawpress.co.uk/wishaw-news/scottish-news/2009/01/04/father-s-plea-over-missing-son-76495-22604580/ The father of a young man missing since Boxing Day has pleaded for anyone with clues to his son's whereabouts to come forward.