News
Lawmuir come up trumps
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
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
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
A NEW international railfreight facility built on greenbelt land in Bellshill will bring massive benefits to the town, according to its developers.
3 commentsTown centre focus pledge
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.
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Smokebomb costs fan his seat at cup final
A HIBS football supporter has been banned from the Scottish Cup final for setting off a smokebomb while watching his team at Fir Park.
Sport
If gaffer stays so might I - says Hig
SPL top scorer Michael Higdon says manager Stuart McCall’s decision over his future could play a big part in his own plans.
Ins and outs as ’Well look ahead
Motherwell made their first signing of the summer on Monday as Paul Lawson arrived at Fir Park from Ross County.
’Well lose in season finale
After last week’s party it was the morning after for Motherwell as their season ended with a damp squib in Perth on Sunday.
Fir Park gaffer says award is for everyone at the club
Motherwell manager Stuart McCall has been named Clydesdale Bank manager of the year after his side finished runners-up to Celtic.
Red alert at Hamilton Park
Hamilton Park will be on red alert after the racecourse announced it will celebrate Ginger Grouse Braveheart Night by giving free entry to redheads.
Time for a party video
Motherwell enjoyed a party as they faced Ross County in their final home game of the season on Sunday.
Lifestyle
Time taken to let the soul breathe
Local band The Lonely Souls perform at Nice ‘N’ Sleazy in Glasgow on Saturday, June 1, and look forward to having time to showcase songs old and new.
Go time travelling
Lanarkshire is set to host the largest history and re-enactment festival ever held in Scotland over the weekend of August 17 and 18.
Property - do-it-yourself
If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.
BMW Z4: On the roadster again
WELCOME to Monaco. Park your yacht over there and join me for a couple of laps of the world’s most celebrated F1 venue. With race weekend just a few days away, the barriers, grandstands and banners are in place and the circuit is ready for action.
Done roman? get the villa look
An airy, elegant home with decorative tiles and nature-inspired murals, where the outdoors blends seamlessly with the indoors, would be an enviable property by today’s standards.
How to enter for your chance to win . . .
A war veteran finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbour in The Great Gatsby, released tomorrow (Thursday) at the Showcase in Bargeddie.
Community
Jasmine ‘hopping’ for a new home
EVERY week the Times & Speaker teams up with the Scottish SPCA in a bid to rehome a pet.
Can you rehome clever cookie Kev?
EVERY week the Times & Speaker teams up with the Scottish SPCA in a bid to rehome a pet.
Pupils urged to Dress Up and Dance
SCHOOLS in Motherwell and Bellshill are being urged to sign up for a non-uniform day to help Macmillan Cancer Support.
Firefighters turn fundraisers for cancer charity
Kind-hearted colleagues at Bellshill Fire Station have handed over a cheque for more than £1,500 to Cancer Research.
NLTUC organise public meeting
North Lanarkshire Trade Union Council (NLTUC) has organised a public meeting to discuss the Government’s welfare reforms, including the controversial bedroom tax, at the GLO Centre in Motherwell on Sunday, May 19.
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Weather for Motherwell, Scotland
Thursday 23 May 2013
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