News
Week-long ban for Lanark off-licence
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
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
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
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
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.
Carluke and Lanark Gazette: your compact broadsheet!
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.
Sport
Motherwell FC’s Stevie Hammell loved his testimonial golf day at Carluke
MOTHERWELL ace Stevie Hammell has revealed how he almost landed a remarkable hole-in-one on his Testimonial Golf Day at Carluke Golf Club.
Jetski champion Jason Young from Kirkmuirhill prepares to defend his title
JET SKIING superstar Jason Young is brimming with confidence ahead of the start of the sport’s European Championships.
Paul ‘Power’ Bowerbank wins Spirit of Knockhill
MOTORCYCLE speed king Paul ‘The Power’ Bowerbank, from Carluke, had an eventful race meeting at the Knockhill Race Circuit over the weekend.
Silver medal for Lanark swimmer Euan McComish
LANARK Amateur Swimming Club member Euan McComish won a 200m butterfly silver medal at the Scottish Gas National Age Group Championships in Edinburgh.
Lanark Air Cadets will play hockey for Scotland
Three Lanark cadets have been selected to represent Scotland in a national hockey competition.
Young Carluke footballer Tom Leighton signs for Motherwell
Young Carluke footballer Tom Leighton has signed a pro youth contract with SPL side Motherwell.
Lifestyle
Property - do-it-yourself
If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.
Done roman? get the villa look
An airy, elegant home with decorative tiles and nature-inspired murals, where the outdoors blends seamlessly with the indoors, would be an enviable property by today’s standards.
Property - Do-it-yourself tips
One of the best ways to make your home more suited to your needs, especially if you have a growing family or want to work from home, is to add a bedroom.
Relic-filled homes to relish
There’s an almost tangible feeling of calm and comfort as you enter Alex Legendre’s house with its muted palette of earthy colours, lath and plaster walls, wide reclaimed floorboards and collection of quirky treasures.
Family weekend at Wilsontown Ironworks coming up
The Wilsontown Ironworks may have closed long ago - but there is still much to celebrate about the famous old works.
Carole Nash Bike Show returns to Lanark this weekend
The Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show is back in Lanark this weekend – bigger, better, louder and faster than ever!
Community
Carluke’s Sinead takes charity beauty title
Sinead McQuade was third overall in the Miss Caledonia beauty pageant on Sunday.
Four young people from Carluke to work with poor families in Malawi
FOUR young people from Carluke are about to set off for a trip with a difference - working with poor families in Malawi.
Clydesdale farmers pull for place in tug of war finals
A large field of nine teams, five with girls and four with boys, turned out on Sunday night in a bid to pull their way into the next rounds of the national Young Farmers Tug of War competition.
Wet dog helps Carluke photographer Dave Taylor to success
CARLUKE’S Dave Taylor owes his triumph in a national newspaper photography competition to an elderly man and his pet Jack Russell, who stood in the rain and freezing cold at a junior football match!
Police operation shows Clydesdale escapes worst of crimes
THE FOLK of Clydesdale should thank their lucky stars that the area didn’t play a major part in the first major crime crackdown operation mounted by the new Police Scotland’s Lanarkshire force.
Farming news: Date for harvest
DOES a late spring mean that this year’s harvest will also be late? The evidence suggests not.
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Weather for Carluke
Monday 20 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 9 C to 19 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 6 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: West
