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Connor Anderson also subjected the woman to verbal abuse during their brief relationship, Hamilton Sheriff Court was told.
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The owners of Woodhead Bar have confirmed its last day of trading will be Sunday, October 4.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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