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News

Call for jobs guarantee for Scottish young people leaving care

Alex Cole-Hamilton will say youngsters should be given a traineeship or a real workplace opportunity

The Scotsman·4d ago
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Lanarkshire brute jailed for attacking girlfriend before throwing TV out 12th floor window

Connor Anderson also subjected the woman to verbal abuse during their brief relationship, Hamilton Sheriff Court was told.

Glasgow Live·5d ago
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Violence in schools: More than 44,000 incidents reported in a year

Alex Cole-Hamilton raised the issue of violence in schools at First Minister’s Questions

The Scotsman·5d ago
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Scottish Lib Dem leader defends ‘fake news' interviews in Holyrood

Alex Cole-Hamilton said the videos had a ‘serious message’ but critics called them ‘deeply misleading’

The Scotsman·6d ago
What's On

Tom Stade

Come along for a night full of laughter with Tom!!

Skiddle·6 Oct
News

Hamilton pub to close doors this weekend due to 'astronomical costs'

The owners of Woodhead Bar have confirmed its last day of trading will be Sunday, October 4.

Glasgow Live·29 Sept
Council

Six Hamilton community groups set to share £2600 in council grants

Six Hamilton community groups set to share £2600 in council grants  Glasgow Times

Glasgow Times·25 Sept
News

Hamilton schoolkids get new outdoor classroom built by community payback workers

Pamela Kelly, head teacher at Neilsland Primary School, said: “We are absolutely thrilled with the new outdoor classroom built by the unpaid work team."

Daily Record·24 Sept
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Procast Group visits nursery to inspire next generation of women in construction

They went to Hamilton's Escape to the Story to lead a workshop breaking down gender stereotypes associated with the construction industry.

Daily Record·24 Sept
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Housing development site manager wins ‘Seal of Excellence’ awards honour

Robert Hamilton is one of three site managers for Barratt and David Wilson Homes in Scotland to receive the 2026 National House Building Council’s (NHBC) Pride in the Job Awards accolade.

Daily Record·22 Sept
What's On

Karen Dunbar

Come along and join Karen for her 2026 tour!!

Skiddle·22 Sept
News

Terrifying dash-cam footage captures high-speed chase as fleeing Audi driver swerves traffic

Footage captures the 34-year-old making terrifying manoeuvres as he is pursued through Hamilton and Larkhall.

Glasgow Live·21 Sept
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Badly injured driver pulled from blazing car after crash with tractor

The woman later required surgery for fractures to her spine and ankle, Hamilton Sheriff Court was told.

Daily Record·21 Sept
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Ex-prisoner admits killing 'beloved grandad' in hit-and-run crash

Terrible news from our streets this week as a local grandad, James Craig, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run. A man has now admitted to the offences, which occurred right here in Hamilton. We're sending our deepest sympathies to James's family and friends during this heartbreaking time.

BBC Scotland·21 Sept
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Jail for fleeing driver who ran into home of off-duty cop and hid in cupboard

Hamilton Sheriff Court heard Stephen McConnachie, 34, attacked the officer before being arrested.

Daily Record·21 Sept
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Father jailed for Hamilton police officer murder bid given nasty facial scar from earlier prison attack

Douglas Mills senior had appeared at the trial at the High Court in Glasgow with a nasty facial scar.

Glasgow Live·19 Sept
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Wishaw care home worker warned after assaulting resident and colleague with pillow

Lauren Garry was convicted at Hamilton Sheriff Court following the incident.

Glasgow Live·18 Sept
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Motherwell thugs follow man into shop and 'stamp on his body' in violent attack

Hamilton Sheriff Court heard the 24-year-old was walking alone when he got into an argument with the pair.

Glasgow Live·18 Sept
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Wishaw social care worker sanctioned by regulator after assault conviction

Lauren Garry was convicted of assault at Hamilton Sheriff Court in June last year.

Daily Record·16 Sept
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Teen's chilling three words 'we've killed him' after brutal Hamilton station attack

Jay Gibb admitted that, while acting with others, he assaulted the man to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement.

Glasgow Live·16 Sept
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Thug jailed after "vicious" attack on man at Hamilton Central station

He admitted that, while acting with others, he assaulted the man to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement.

Daily Record·15 Sept
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Cop who survived brutal Hamilton murder bid says 'I'll never be the same'

"What happened to me is not something that I could ever have prepared for, nor is it something that will ever leave me."

Glasgow Live·14 Sept
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Father and son jailed for 'murderous attack' on Hamilton cop that left him with brain injury

Father and son Douglas Mills Jnr, 32, and Douglas Mills Snr, 58, were both jailed for 17 years.

Glasgow Live·14 Sept
News

Two yobs threatened couple with knife in Motherwell town centre

The unprovoked incident left their victims “extremely shaken and upset”, Hamilton Sheriff Court heard this week.

Daily Record·10 Sept
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Bellshill man assaulted partner then locked the door of their flat

Hamilton Sheriff Court heard the woman suffered bruising and swelling when Darren Bissett grabbed and twisted her finger.

Daily Record·8 Sept
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Brute threw TV out of living room window of 12th floor flat

Connor Anderson also subjected the woman to verbal abuse during their brief relationship, Hamilton Sheriff Court was told.

Daily Record·8 Sept
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Hamilton MSP welcomes Lanarkshire bus fares being capped at £2

Alex Kerr says the policy, in effect from September 7, will make travel more accessible and support high streets.

Daily Record·4 Sept
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Consultation on changes to four Hamilton school catchments

The proposals aim to balance pupil numbers and prepare for forthcoming housing developments.

Daily Record·3 Sept
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Man attacked partner at addresses in Hamilton and Blantyre

A charge stated that on one occasion he shoved her repeatedly, pinned her against a wall and pushed her to the floor, then tried to grab her phone and seized her by the neck.

Daily Record·2 Sept
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Extreme weather planning event at Hamilton centre

This one-day event will involve activities, networking and workshops exploring how to protect homes, buildings and community spaces from extreme weather.

Daily Record·2 Sept
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Hamilton MP highlights residents' road concerns

Concerns have been shared about traffic speeds and difficulty for pedestrians crossing Low Waters Road

Daily Record·1 Sept
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Hamilton man rushed to hospital after being 'found injured' on street

The extent of the 35-year-old's injuries is unknown.

Glasgow Live·28 Aug
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Hamilton optometry student to support vital eye care on South Africa trip

Tatiana Duzy will combine volunteering with clinical learning.

Daily Record·27 Aug
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South Lanarkshire to invest millions in leisure and community facilities

Hamilton Water Palace, Blantyre Leisure Centre and Chatelherault are among the properties to receive upgrades over the next three years

Daily Record·24 Aug
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Scullion LAW backs historic Lanark Silver Bell at Hamilton Park

The racecourse is preparing for some top Friday night racing and entertainment.

Daily Record·21 Aug
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Hamilton man avoids jail despite being caught in second paedophile sting

Douglas Reid, 31, instead faces a lengthy period of supervision in the community aimed at reducing his risk of further offending.

Glasgow Live·21 Aug
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Hamilton man caught in paedophile sting avoids a prison sentence

He admitted indecent social media communication with a person he believed to be a girl aged under 13 years who turned out to be an adult decoy.

Daily Record·20 Aug
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Tickets now on sale for new Oasis film arriving at Vue Hamilton next month

Showing exclusively at cinemas from September 9 to 17, Don’t Look Back in Anger documents one of the biggest musical events in recent years.

Daily Record·18 Aug
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Hamilton's Harry Potter drone art show thrills thousands

Hamilton Park Racecourse hosted a light show involving 1200 drones creating images and scenes from the films.

Daily Record·18 Aug
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Cannabis gardener jailed after police raided house in Wishaw

Hamilton Sheriff Court heard Besnik Perleka was sleeping when officers arrived and found 130 plants worth up to £78,000.

Daily Record·18 Aug
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GBX Anthems is set to bring the party to Hamilton Park

George Bowie will be at the Scullion LAW Lanark Silver Bell Racenight.

Daily Record·14 Aug
What's On

Stereofunk Festival 2027

The First Festival Of The Summer returns for 2027 at Hamilton Park Racecourse and is bigger and better than ever before!

Skiddle·14 Aug
News

Petition is launched to create an official Sir Harry Lauder Day

The singer and entertainer had spent some of his formative years in Hamilton and worked in the mines, but by the outbreak of the First World War, he was one of the biggest stars in the world.

Daily Record·13 Aug
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Hamilton College pupil piped on beaches of Normandy during summer holiday

Caleb Browning marked the 250th anniversary of American independence and played Amazing Grace on Utah Beach, a site for the D-Day landings.

Daily Record·13 Aug
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Thousands attend Lanarkshire Pride celebration

Participants took part in a colourful celebration march through Hamilton town centre

Daily Record·12 Aug
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Hamilton man who broke female police officer's arm during arrest is jailed

The incident happened outside Kenneth Falconer's parents home in Hamilton, on May 10 this year.

Glasgow Live·8 Aug
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Hamilton man jailed after breaking female police officer's arm during struggle

Kenneth Falconer twisted and bent the female officer as he shoved her to the ground, causing her to scream in agony.

Daily Record·7 Aug
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Hamilton man in court after hundreds of child abuse images found on computer

Police found 471 child abuse images on a computer system in Kevin Taggart's home, including 75 in Category A, the most depraved.

Glasgow Live·7 Aug
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Group of creative youngsters turn underpasses into works of art

The 15 budding public artists worked alongside professional artists and staff from Hamilton Universal Connections to design and create the murals, reflecting the identity, history and aspirations of t

Daily Record·6 Aug