News
Jail for thief who torched car
A man who stole items from a car then set the vehicle on fire has been jailed for 15 months.
Mum takes legal action over school placement
A mum is taking legal action against North Lanarkshire Council after being told her two children have to attend different primary schools.
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Solved! Farm is key to wall name puzzle
VILLAGERS have been mystified by a name which appeared on an ornamental wall in New Stevenston.
New store opens next week
Aldi is set to open its new Motherwell store at 8am on Thursday, June 20.
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Skoda previews new Octavia vRS
SKODA has revealed the first pictures of the new Octavia vRS ahead of its full debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July.
Final health and fitness meeting
With the summer holdiays fast approaching, the Health and Wellness Hub services in The Pat Cullinan Community Centre will be holding their final meeting next week before having a well earned break.
Sport
New signing Vigurs says ’Well boss McCall was the key to joining up at Fir Park
Motherwell made a second raid on Ross County last week as they completed the signing of Iain Vigurs from Ross County.
Motherwell legend dies
Motherwell legend Peter Millar has died at the age of 62, just months after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Video: SRU vow to stand by Scott Johnson video
THE Scottish Rugby Union has declared 2013 to be a year of development at Test level and that international results will not affect the future of coach Scott Johnson.
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Video: Johnson on Scotland’s defeat to South Africa video
SCOTT Johnson set himself a number of clear targets for the summer tour to South Africa and as well as testing out the strength in depth was a desire to instil new belief in Scottish rugby.
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Throwing star
Our Lady’s High pupil Adam Fallon won the Boys D discus at the Scottish Schools Track and Field Championships in Grangemouth.
Over 65s match is a walk in the park
THE cut-and-thrust of the beautiful game will be brought down to a less frantic pace at Fir Park next week with the advent of walking football!
Lifestyle
A taste of Motherwell for Canada
A FORMER Motherwell woman has been given a top award for the tearoom she runs in the Canadian town of Hudson.
Can you picture the longest day?
The Times and Speaker’s Summer of Love campaign has caught the imagination of businesses in our circulation area - and now it’s time for our readers to join in the fun.
Manfreds in town for theatre show
The Manfreds, featuring the original vocalist from 60s chart toppers Manfred Mann, are coming to Motherwell Theatre with their ‘Five Faces Tour’ on Friday.
Council urges double take on recycling
People living in Bothwell and Uddingston have been urged to do more to help recycle waste.
Property - Do-It-Yourself
Fans of the late, lamented Property Ladder, presented by Sarah Beeny, will know that renovating a listed building can turn into a long and expensive nightmare.
How to achieve patio perfection
Ignore the clouds and pretty up the patio ready for summer. Gabrielle Fagan picks on-trend looks for well-dressed outdoor spaces.
Community
Viewpark Gala set to be the best yet
Nearly 4,000 people flocked to last year’s rain-sodden but massively successful Viewpark Gala - but Saturday’s version is going to be even better.
Gala queen prepares for her big day
The skirl of the pipes will be the first clue that a popular annual gala is underway in Bellshill this weekend, with plenty of family fun guaranteed - whatever the weather may bring.
Great day out for Academy pupils
A group of pupils from Bellshill Academy enjoyed all the fun of the fair recently when they went on a trip to the M&Ds theme park in Strathclyde Park.
Lawmuir fun day
IT was sunshine smiles all the way at Lawmuir Primary School on Saturday as the annual family fun day took place in the school grounds.
Police are on the ball with Blue Triangle
Police officers teamed up with the Blue Triangle organisation in Viewpark for have a friendly seven-a-side football match in Bellshill aimed at helping to build bridges.
School has day in the sun . . .
SUMMER sunshine helped make the Ladywell Primary School PTA annual fayre a big success on Saturday.
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Weather for Motherwell, Scotland
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 9 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 11 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: South east
