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Small fires could lead to a massive tragedy

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:29:07 GMT

Firefighters in Bellshill say the number of grass fires they are having to attend is getting out of hand, and fear one will eventually lead to tragedy.

Lawmuir come up trumps

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:57:37 GMT

Pupils from Lawmuir Primary School in Bellshill have won the competition to name a new woodland area near Bothwell and Fallside.

Burger off with drive-through plan

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:01:27 GMT

The operator of a Flemington car wash has told of his horror after finding out McDonald’s wants to open a drive-through on the site.

Steel memorial bid gets a cash boost

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:31:16 GMT

The campaign to have a permanent memorial erected to workers who died in the Scottish steel industry got a £5,000 boost this week.

Expansion to put town on right track

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:22:22 GMT

A NEW international railfreight facility built on greenbelt land in Bellshill will bring massive benefits to the town, according to its developers.

Town centre focus pledge

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:55:47 GMT

Business leaders in Motherwell have welcomed a pledge by Scotland’s Planning Minister Derek MacKay to insist on major developments being located in established town centres.

Smokebomb costs fan his seat at cup final

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:35:36 GMT

A HIBS football supporter has been banned from the Scottish Cup final for setting off a smokebomb while watching his team at Fir Park.

Motherwell legend goes down memory lane

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:25:33 GMT

Motherwell legend Joe Wark has become the first person to complete a new initiative as he battles dementia.

Jail after cannabis farm raids

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:35:37 GMT

TWO men have each been jailed for two years and three months after police uncovered two cannabis farms.

MSP demands no more empty shoes

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:50:05 GMT

Motherwell and Wishaw  MSP John Pentland has been leading his first member’s debate in the Scottish Parliament.

Businessman fury at dirty money claim

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:41:25 GMT

A businessman branded a criminal has won a court victory after dirty money investigators agreed to return £13,000 seized from his home.

Work under way as contract is awarded for day service centre

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:52:42 GMT

A NEW integrated day service facility for older people in Motherwell has taken another step forward after a contract was awarded for the development.

The world of work

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:17:38 GMT

MOTHERWELL and Wishaw Frank Roy MP has been meeting the first group of young people to sign up for his ‘Our Community’ youth employment initiative.

Ravenscraig regeneration is a national priority

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:09:43 GMT

THE Scottish Government is set to hand Ravenscraig a massive boost by making the regeneration of the former steelworks site a national priority.

Give us cash to clean-up loch

Wed, 01 May 2013 09:32:32 GMT

A MOTHERWELL councillor is demanding that the Scottish Government help pay for any extra work required to get Strathclyde Loch ready for next year’s Commonwealth Games.

Police ATM warning

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:19:56 GMT

POLICE are urging locals to be vigilant when using ATM terminals.

Healthy outlook for tower residents

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:44:16 GMT

THE Tenants’ Association of Brandon Court has opened a fruit and veg co-op, in association with Lanarkshire Community Food and Health Partnership (LCFHP).

Beyond the call of duty

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:20:18 GMT

A PUBLIC safety officer at the Brandon Shopping Centre in Motherwell has received a bravery award after tracking down a pair of shoplifters last summer.

Walk a Mile for Kyle video

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:39:36 GMT

Times & Speaker photographer Alan Watson joined the participants at the Walk a Mile for Kyle event in Strathclyde Park.

Stepping out for brave Kyle

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:20:11 GMT

Over 300 people gathered at Strathclyde Park on Saturday to ‘Walk a Mile for Kyle’.