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Jail for thief who torched car

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:21:06 GMT

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

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:47:18 GMT

A mum is taking legal action against North Lanarkshire Council after being told her two children have to attend different primary schools.

Solved! Farm is key to wall name puzzle

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:32:50 GMT

VILLAGERS have been mystified by a name which appeared on an ornamental wall in New Stevenston.

New store opens next week

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:37:12 GMT

Aldi is set to open its new Motherwell store at 8am on Thursday, June 20.

Final health and fitness meeting

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:29:53 GMT

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.

Skoda previews new Octavia vRS

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:41:36 GMT

SKODA has revealed the first pictures of the new Octavia vRS ahead of its full debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July.

Minister hits out at the new bedroom tax

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:07:34 GMT

A Motherwell minister launched a scathing attack on the ‘bedroom tax’ at a crisis meeting staged by North Lanarkshire Trade Union Council.

Priest applauded over vow to fight sex ‘slur’

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:34:57 GMT

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

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:48:22 GMT

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.

Hikers and Bikers head ‘doon the watter’

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:41:18 GMT

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.

Priest vents fury at colleague from pulpit

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:24:57 GMT

A PRIEST from the Motherwell area is considering legal action over claims made by a colleague in a controversial book.

Pupils open new woodland

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:09:40 GMT

Primary 4 pupils from Bellshill’s Lawmuir Primary School unveiled their winning name for a new area of woodland last week.

Shopping centre set for a fresh start

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:56:00 GMT

Brandon Shopping Centre has welcomed two new clients as it is all set for a change of identity.

bellshill workers win redundancy cash fight

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:39:41 GMT

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

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:18:14 GMT

A TEACHER who used Facebook to prey on a pupil at his school has avoided jail.

The Times & Speaker can boost YOUR business

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:04:40 GMT

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

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:58:34 GMT

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

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:11:41 GMT

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

Thu, 30 May 2013 11:45:00 GMT

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

Thu, 30 May 2013 09:28:43 GMT

A MAN who conned music-lovers out of £1,650 through an online ticket scam has dodged a jail sentence.