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House prices in 'more affordable' Glasgow commuter towns 'rising strongly'

In Wishaw, prices are up 7.0 per cent, according to research by Rightmove.

Glasgow Live·3d ago
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Locals urged to take part in survey as council reviews Wishaw Town Centre Action Plan

Locals are being urged to identify the local priorities for change and how your town centre can be developed over the next 10 years.

Daily Record·20 Aug
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Wishaw woman took sister’s ashes on charity skydive and scattered them in the air

Lynda Murray was inspired by her late sister Irene to take part in the fundraising event on behalf of the Les Hoey MBE DreamMaker Foundation.

Daily Record·20 Aug
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Police appealing to the public to help trace missing Wishaw teenager

Hayden O'Neill, aged 17, was last seen in the Cove Crescent area of Shotts around 2pm on Wednesday, August 19. Following enquiries, it’s believed he may have travelled by train towards Glasgow.

Daily Record·20 Aug
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North Lanarkshire Provost joins Wishaw Men's Shed members at busy open day

Provost Kenneth Duffy joined members of the community at the open day where guests enjoyed teas, coffees and snacks while finding out more about the group and its activities.

Daily Record·19 Aug
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Blow for Wishaw neonatal campaigners as Health Secretary backs centralising services

Angela Constance said the model to centralise neonatal intensive care services in Scotland "is the right one".

Daily Record·18 Aug
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Sleeping Wishaw cannabis gardener jailed and will be deported after police raid

A Home Office investigation dismissed concerns that Besnik Perleka was the victim of human trafficking.

Glasgow Live·18 Aug
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Armed Wishaw gang attack man in violent 'targeted' murder bid in broad daylight

The suspects, who were all wearing black balaclavas, made off from the scene in a grey SUV.

Glasgow Live·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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New licensed restaurant and cafe in Wishaw given go ahead by council planners

NLC planners gave the green light to the plans in Stewarton Street after no objections were received to the plans.

Daily Record·17 Aug
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Wishaw MSP welcomes new stats showing more Scots from deprived areas heading to university

New UCAS statistics show that the number of students accepted to study in Scotland this year has increased by 1,260 to 45,090.

Daily Record·17 Aug
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Wishaw MSP highlights support available to families across North Lanarkshire

Last year, 1,470 families in North Lanarkshire received the Best Start School Age Payment, a one-off payment of £331.95 to help eligible families with the costs associated with a child beginning prima

Daily Record·14 Aug
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Housebuilder applies to council to increase number of homes on site near Wishaw

Bellway Homes Ltd are aiming to increase the number of properties from 601 to 633 as part of their Wemysshill Farm development in Castlehill Road, Overtown.

Daily Record·12 Aug
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Councillors approve plans to see Wishaw Men’s Shed take ownership of Gowkthrapple Community Centre

The charity, which provides space for men of all ages to socialise and participate in various hobbies, sought to purchase the building, which is its usual venue for meetings.

Daily Record·12 Aug
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Wishaw domestic abuser choked his partner then plagued her with messages

Michael Hudson also confronted her after being served with a non-harassment order.

Daily Record·10 Aug
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Wellness in Wishaw event returns for bigger and better second year

Visitors were able to drop in for advice and support on a wide range of topics including menopause, continence advice, stress and distress and falls prevention.

Daily Record·6 Aug
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Drivers warned over series of road closures in and around Wishaw

Vehicular and pedestrian access will be permitted where practical during the closures.

Daily Record·6 Aug
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Wishaw MSP welcomes £821,000 given to North Lanarkshire as part of Summer of Sport programme

The funding forms part of a £20 million investment announced in the Scottish Budget, which also included plans to expand free swimming lessons to every primary school child in Scotland.

Daily Record·5 Aug
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Urgent search launched for missing Carluke man who has links to Wishaw

Ian Ward was last seen in the Barrs Lane area of Carluke on Monday morning.

Glasgow Live·3 Aug
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Appeal to trace man missing from Wishaw two years on since last sighting

Kevin Young, 41, was last seen in the Glasgow Road area of the town on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Daily Record·30 Jul
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Wishaw Specsavers launches new service designed to improve symptoms of dry eyes

The store can now provide the new ZEST (Zocular Eyelid System Technology) service, which is carried out in-store by a trained clinician and is a quick, comfortable and non-invasive procedure which las

Daily Record·29 Jul
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Wishaw Men’s Shed members reflect on first year of group being part of community

Launched by a small group of men in the community, it offers the chance to sit and have a talk, and take part in a number of activities.

Daily Record·29 Jul
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Wishaw social care worker has been given a warning by regulator over his conduct

Ifeyinwa Oraukwu was given a warning which will stay on his registration for the next 12 months following a Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) hearing.

Daily Record·28 Jul
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Wishaw retirement complex residents delighted with council's refurbishment

An open day was held on Thursday, July 23, to celebrate the transformation and give residents and invited guests the chance to see the improvements first-hand.

Daily Record·27 Jul
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Cannabis gardener shocked as police turned up to search 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·27 Jul
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Wishaw extreme metal band set for worldwide debut with debut album

BrainBath will release HeadHunted on 7 August with the album arriving on vinyl via Macho Records and on CD through Memento Mori, giving the North Lanarkshire band worldwide distribution.

Daily Record·23 Jul
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Police investigate serious sex offences of deceased police officer from Wishaw

Alan Greer, 47, was arrested on Friday, April 24, after officers from the Anti-Corruption Unit searched a property in the Wishaw area.

Daily Record·23 Jul
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Charity announces closure of its wellness programme in Wishaw

The Lanarkshire Association for Mental Health (LAMH) confirmed the “difficult decision” to bring its Wishaw Wellbeing Class Programme to a close.

Daily Record·23 Jul
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Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke MP welcomes removal of VAT from household electricity bills

Households throughout the constituency and across the UK will benefit from immediate action to help with their electricity bills this winter, giving people some breathing space and help with the cost

Daily Record·23 Jul
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Wishaw MSP encourages residents to take up HPV vaccine

Latest figures show that 83.6% of young people in North Lanarkshire had received the vaccine by the end of S4.

Daily Record·22 Jul
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Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke MP welcomes Andy Burnham’s appointment as Prime Minister

Mr Burnham used his first day as Prime Minister to bury the toxic legacy of Thatcherism and vow to “bring back hope” to Scotland and the UK.

Daily Record·21 Jul
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Wishaw MSP hits out at UK Government's planned state pension age rise

Under current legislation, the increase is scheduled to take place between 2044 and 2046.

Daily Record·18 Jul
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Wishaw dad smashed into neighbour's flat and attacked terrified man with machete

Serial offender Matthew McCann, 31, was jailed for 15 months at Hamilton Sheriff Court

Glasgow Live·17 Jul
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Wellness in Wishaw event returning for second year

People are invited to enjoy a free day of health advice and support as well as family activities at the Houldsworth Centre on August 4, between 11am and 2pm.

Daily Record·16 Jul
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Motherwell and Wishaw MSP visits Robin House Children's Hospice to learn about vital charity support

Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) helps youngsters with complex, life-shortening conditions, and their families.

Daily Record·15 Jul
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Man caught with cannabis worth over £50k after reporting assault faces jail

William Dunne said he had been attacked at an address in Wishaw.

Glasgow Live·13 Jul
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Lanarkshire music trio to perform at Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony

Airdrie singer Nathan Evans and Wishaw brothers Alan and Stevie Jukes, aka band Saint PHNX, will be on the bill of the July 23 event.

Daily Record·9 Jul
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Couple who endured the heartbreaking loss of two daughters raise over £12,000

They are grateful for the compassionate care they received from maternity staff at University Hospital Wishaw.

Daily Record·8 Jul
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Motherwell and Wishaw MSP Clare Adamson praises North Lanarkshire Recovery Cup's continued success

The Recovery Cup brings together recovery organisations, support services, partners and local communities for a day of football, friendship and celebration.

Daily Record·6 Jul
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Man who punched and choked his wife in Wishaw supermarket car park spared prison

Stewart Parker, 67, was instead placed under supervision for 18 months.

Daily Record·2 Jul
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Wishaw charity king joins other local heroes at Scottish Parliament opening

Motherwell and Wishaw MSP Clare Adamson chose Les Hoey to be her guest on the day.

Daily Record·1 Jul
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Wishaw slimming consultant celebrates 15 years of helping others lose weight

Slimming World consultant Lian McCulloch, who runs groups in Lanark and Wishaw, is marking 15 years of supporting thousands of members to lose weight, improve their health and rebuild their confidence

Daily Record·1 Jul
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Wishaw pub, set to be renovated, will be doing so under new management

In a statement, current Cherry Tree management have confirmed their decision to call it quits.

Daily Record·1 Jul
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Wishaw optician marks five years of customer care with milestone anniversary

Lucy Cairney originally joined the Specsavers team as a part-time Saturday team member while studying optometry at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Daily Record·29 Jun
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Wishaw social care worker given stern warning after pulling service user by ankles

Barry McCandless also failed to report the incident and was given a warning by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) which will stay on his registration for five years.

Daily Record·29 Jun
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MP visits Wishaw high school and discuses politics with pupils

During the visit, Pamela Nash MP spoke with students about how Parliament can support local communities and the importance of working together.

Daily Record·29 Jun
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Full Fibre broadband now available to 10,000 homes and businesses across Wishaw

With over 75% of properties in the area now able to upgrade their broadband service, Openreach is encouraging residents to check what’s available and see if they can benefit from faster, more reliable

Daily Record·25 Jun
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Wishaw rugby star gains a different cap by graduating from university

Holland Brogan, 21, from Wishaw, who played for Scotland at the Women’s Six Nations, and has captained her club side Glasgow Warriors graduated from the University of Stirling with a Psychology of Spo

Daily Record·25 Jun
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Man charged in connection with alleged assault at park in Wishaw

The incident sparked a major investigation, with officers at the time describing it as attempted murder.

Daily Record·24 Jun
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Motherwell and Wishaw MSP supporting Injury Awareness Week

This year’s campaign focuses on the “ripple effect” of injury, highlighting how the consequences of negligence often extend far beyond the person directly affected.

Daily Record·23 Jun