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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.
Minister hits out at the new bedroom tax
A Motherwell minister launched a scathing attack on the ‘bedroom tax’ at a crisis meeting staged by North Lanarkshire Trade Union Council.
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Priest applauded over vow to fight sex ‘slur’
A PRIEST got a standing ovation in church when he threatened legal action against a fellow cleric over claims of homosexuality and theft.
Down memory lane at Calder Primary
FORMER pupils and staff went ‘back to school’ last week when they visited Calder Primary for a special farewell open evening before the school closes later this month.
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Hikers and Bikers head ‘doon the watter’
A group which has raised thousands of pounds for charities over the past 25 years enjoyed its traditional day out on the island of Cumbrae.
Pupils open new woodland
Primary 4 pupils from Bellshill’s Lawmuir Primary School unveiled their winning name for a new area of woodland last week.
Priest vents fury at colleague from pulpit
A PRIEST from the Motherwell area is considering legal action over claims made by a colleague in a controversial book.
Shopping centre set for a fresh start
Brandon Shopping Centre has welcomed two new clients as it is all set for a change of identity.
bellshill workers win redundancy cash fight
Workers who lost their jobs when the Woolworth store in Bellshill closed five years ago after the firm went into administration have finally won their claim for enhanced redundancy compensation.
Teacher who preyed on pupil avoids jail
A TEACHER who used Facebook to prey on a pupil at his school has avoided jail.
The Times & Speaker can boost YOUR business
The sun has finally made an appearance ... and with it will hopefully come the green shoots of recovery for local businesses.
Man filmed female shoppers
A TWISTED shopper put a phone in his basket to take indecent pictures of female customers.
Our special Primary 7 supplement is out this week
It’s a special time of year for the many Primary 7 pupils throughout our circulation area as they prepare to say farewell to their primary schools and move to high school after the summer holidays.
Pair on murder charge
A MAN and a woman have been charged with murdering 27-year-old Mark Donnelly whose body was found in a car park at the weekend.
Tickets conman
A MAN who conned music-lovers out of £1,650 through an online ticket scam has dodged a jail sentence.
Teen injured in town centre assault
A teenager suffered a head injury following a serious assault in Motherwell town centre yesterday (Tuesday).
New homes likely on riverbank site
BUILDERS have asked councillors to release a prized site close to the River Clyde in Bothwell for a major new housing development.
Clydesdale Village still on track - developer
THE developer aiming to transform the former Clydesdale steelworks site says plans for hundreds of new homes remain on track despite long delays.
Fr Gallagher had key role at Vatican
A PRIEST from Mossend who once hosted regular working lunches for Pope John Paul II has died aged 83 after a period of ill health.
Murder inquiry launched as Motherwell man found dead
Police have launched a murder inquiry after Motherwell man Mark Thomas Donnelly was found dead in Coatbridge yesterday (Sunday).
MSP blasts court closure plan
The closure of Motherwell’s court would have a significant adverse effect on the economy of the town, an MSP has claimed.
MSP supports efforts to combat scams
MSP Margaret Mitchell has backed efforts to make people more aware of scams, how to spot them and how to report them.
Small fires could lead to a massive tragedy
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
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.
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Wednesday 19 June 2013
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