Lanark Gazette - Local Headlines Feed

Week-long ban for Lanark off-licence

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:53:37 GMT

Lanark licensed grocer Gibby’s has been banned from selling drink for a week, after selling vodka to a 16-year-old boy.

The boy was sent in by the police, in an undercover test puchase.

And it was the second time the shop, G&F Ireland in Smyllum Road, Lanark, has been hauled before the Clydesdale Licensing Board for the same offence.

Controversial opencast coal mine at Carluke’s Hyndshaw Farm is approved by council planners

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:15:46 GMT

A CONTROVERSIAL opencast coal mine, on the outskirts of Carluke, has been given the go ahead by South Lanarkshire Council planners.

Carluke driver Malcolm Storie claims Tesco car wash damaged his vehicle

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:47:31 GMT

A CARLUKE driver popped into a supermarket carwash – and he claims it cost him over £3,000 thanks to damaged paintwork to his car.

Lanark Memorial Hall will not be open for Lanimer Day

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:59:58 GMT

It has been finally confirmed that Lanark’s Memorial Hall WON’T be re-opened in time for this year’s Lanimers – despite hopes that it would be.

Carluke woman hits out at council over damp walls

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:44:16 GMT

A desperate Carluke woman is pleading with South Lanarkshire Council to fix her damp walls and leaky boiler...before her frail mum moves in with her.

End of line?

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:48:15 GMT

South Lanarkshire Council is considering doing away with a primary school at Crawfordjohn and moving children instead to Abington Primary.

Carluke and Lanark Gazette: Past, Present, Future

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:20:14 GMT

Don’t miss this week’s Carluke and Lanark Gazette – it is history in the making!

Carluke and Lanark Gazette: your compact broadsheet!

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:05:14 GMT

FIRSTLY, I’d personally like to thank everyone who has taken the time to write to me with their suggestions on how to improve the Carluke and Lanark Gazette.

Ambitious BID to improve Carluke town centre

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:57:57 GMT

THE chairman of Carluke Development Trust has outlined a number of exciting projects aimed at revitalising the town.

It’s rank injustice, say Lanark taxi drivers

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:43:40 GMT

DON’T blame US for turning Lanark Bus Stance into a danger zone.

Buyer wanted for Scottish Coal business

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:05:04 GMT

A special task force set up to deal with the Scottish Coal closure staged its first meeting on Monday amid demands for the Scottish Government to take action to establish who will foot the bill for pollution caused by abandoned mines.

Police appeal over missing Crawford man John Campbell

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:06:08 GMT

Police are appealing for the assistance of public in an effort to trace a missing man from the Crawford area.

Biggar firm Calzeat goes to New York - with love

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:48:55 GMT

REPRESENTATIVES from Biggar textile firm Calzeat have just returned from New York’s international fashion extravaganza From Scotland With Love.

Ciao to Lanark Dante Aligheiri stalwarts

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:25:23 GMT

THERE were mixed emotions at a very special event held to mark the end of an era in the long and happy relationship between Lanark and Italy.

Little Haven shop in Forth raises £6000 in one year

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:18:15 GMT

VOLUNTEERS and clients at the Little Haven in Forth are celebrating the news that the charity’s shop has raised more than £6000 in the past year.

New vision for New Lanark’s future

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:09:14 GMT

A New vision for the future of New Lanark was unveiled this week, to enhance and promote it in the years ahead.

Biggar to Edinburgh bus inquiry beset by problems

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:12:33 GMT

A DOUBLE dose of bad luck hit the first day of the official inquiry into the problem 100 series bus service between Biggar and Edinburgh, Clydesdale’s only direct coach link to the capital.

Who’s going to clean it all up?

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:09:14 GMT

URgent questions are being raised about crucial restoration work at Clydesdale’s eyesore former Scottish Coal sites, amid claims that insurance funds will not cover the costs.

Lanarkshire Yeomanry to be honoured with Carluke memorial

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:30:41 GMT

ALMOST 70 years after the end of WWII, the forgotten men of the Lanarkshire Yeomanry will finally be honoured with a memorial in Carluke.

CLYDESDALE JOB LOSSES: Scottish Coal in liquidation

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:52:16 GMT

Scottish Coal has gone into liquidation, with the loss of 590 jobs, the vast majority of which are in Clydesdale.