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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.
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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.
Student work goes on display
This year’s Creative Showcase at Motherwell College takes place tomorrow (Thursday) from 6-8.30pm.
Property - Do-it-yourself tips
One of the best ways to make your home more suited to your needs, especially if you have a growing family or want to work from home, is to add a bedroom.
Relic-filled homes to relish
There’s an almost tangible feeling of calm and comfort as you enter Alex Legendre’s house with its muted palette of earthy colours, lath and plaster walls, wide reclaimed floorboards and collection of quirky treasures.
New dance course at college
Motherwell College’s renowned Performing Arts department is to introduce a new National Certificate in Dance, starting this August.
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The crew of the Enterprise face a major threat from within their own organisation in Star Trek Into Darkness, released tomorrow (Thursday) at the Showcase in Bargeddie.
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Monica on the ball for Wembley appearance
MOTHERWELL soprano Monica McGhee will enjoy a dream afternoon on Saturday taking to the pitch at the FA Cup Final.
Let’s all celebrate with new exhib at Heritage Centre
A NEW exhibition called ‘Let’s Celebrate’ is set to open at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre in Motherwell this summer.
Property - do-it-yourself tips
Many period properties (as well as some modern ones) were built with wooden windows, but in more recent decades, replacing them with UPVC ones has been popular.
Banding together in music
MORE than 350 young people aged nine–18 from across Scotland gathered at Motherwell Concert Hall on Saturday for The Boys’ Brigade’s 34th National Bands Contest.
The Sash marches into town
RAPTURE Theatre brings the 40th anniversary tour of Hector MacMillan’s classic Glasgow-set ‘The Sash’ to Motherwell Theatre next Thursday (May 9).
Property - it’s more than black and white
If you’re confused by colour charts, wavering over wallpaper, and dithering over decor, there’s a solution which could bring your home into fashionable focus.
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Carrying on the tradition
TEN years ago Alasdair White gave up a place at Edinburgh University to replace Bothwell’s John McCusker as the fiddle player in Battlefield Band and says he hasn’t regretted it for a moment.
Coming of age
The writers of the Hangover, Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, make their directorial debut in 21 and Over, released on Friday at the Showcase in Bargeddie.
Property - Do-it-Yourself
If you’ve outgrown where you live, adding space is often more cost-effective than moving home, especially in more expensive parts of the country.
Skoda’s Octavia set fair to fill big market hole
IS SENSIBLE enough? Probably not. If you want a purely functional vehicle, there are many cheaper than Skoda’s third-generation Octavia.
Edinburgh rocks for students
NQ Rock & Pop and HNC/D Music students from Motherwell College’s performing arts department took to the capital to raise money and awareness for the Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT).
Colette Vision
EVERY week, Lanarkshire’s top clairvoyant Colette shares her vision exclusively with the Times & Speaker.
Won’t be unknown for long
THE Unknown headline a second showcase at The Orb in Bellshill on Saturday designed to promote up and coming bands from the area.
Heavy metal
When Tony Stark’s world is torn apart by a terrorist called the Mandarin he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution in Iron Man 3, out now at the Showcase in Bargeddie.
Property: Interiors
Rays of sunshine are finally piercing the gloom as spring starts to make its long-awaited appearance. And that can mean only one thing – it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get cleaning.
Property: DIY Tips
Buying a house or flat in this country can take a very long time, even if it’s chain free, and if you want to speed things up, buying at auction could be the answer.
MOTORING NEWS Picture gallery
CHINESE-owned MG will unveil what it calls an “urban SUV” concept car at the Shanghai Motor Show this weekend. The MG CS concept previews MG’s first production urban SUV.
Butler brings capital carnage
DISGRACED presidential guard Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) finds himself as his nation’s only hope following a terrorist attack in Olympus Has Fallen, out now at the Showcase in Bargeddie.
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Weather for Motherwell, Scotland
Saturday 18 May 2013
Today
Heavy rain
Temperature: 10 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
Wind direction: North
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Cloudy
Temperature: 10 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: East
