Hamilton drama group to perform virtual Christmas nativity

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Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A banned driver twice gave police the slip after high speed chases in built-up areas of Hamilton.James Baillie was finally arrested when officers went to his flat looking for drugs.Baillie, 25, of Campbell Street, was jailed for 18 months and banned from driving for four years at Hamilton Sheriff Court.He admitted twice driving dangerously while disqualified, threatening or abusive behaviour, possession of

Wham! and the duo’s single ‘Last Christmas’.The band – which was comprised of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley – released the festive hit in 1984.Now, an anonymous person has paid tribute to it by adding the song’s name to a sign directing drivers to the area of Low Wham in Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland.The road sign also now features an exclamation mark after Wham’s name, in reference to the band.

virtual Christmas party. Unfortunately, with everything going on covid-wise, it seems we are going to have to embrace the digital social life this Christmas with some actually good virtual Christmas party ideas.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Big-hearted staff at a Hamilton take away will open on Christmas day to feed the homeless.The House of Shah in the town’s Quarry Street, will open from 1pm until 4pm and give out food, tea, coffee and snacks for those in need.Johan Shah, who runs the business, said: “Even if you are alone or family is not with you, you will be welcomed in for a tea, coffee and some food.“Our staff have kindly offered to work

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A Hamilton man ran just over a marathon dressed as Santa and raised over £1300 for mental health charity Chris’s House.Gordon Douches wanted to spread some festive cheer after recognising that anything which helps people’s wellbeing is needed more than ever this year.His initial plan was to run from Hamilton to Edinburgh but in the end he finished up at West Calder, completing an amazing 26 miles in four

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Delivery drivers are wanted in Hamilton as Deliveroo get set to launch their service in the town next month.The food delivery company has created a number of local jobs in Lanarkshire with Hamilton and East Kilbride the latest areas branched out to.The firm have become a global success since launching in 2013.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Big-hearted police officers from Hamilton have teamed up with the town’s foobank to help those in need over the festive period.Officers from Hamilton Local Policing Team worked in partnership with Hamilton District Food Bank, Community Links and South Lanarkshire Council, as part of their ongoing Burnbank Initiative, to set up a foodbank in the area.Members of the public who required assistance are invited

Phoebe Bridgers and Dolly Parton were among a host of artists who performed at an online Christmas benefit gig for Cyndi Lauper over the weekend.The 10th annual event – Home For The Holidays – also saw the likes of Brittany Howard, King Princess, Kim Petras, Adam Lambert, Cher and Boy George perform virtually.Bridgers and her bandmate and collaborator Marshall Vore sang their cover of McCarthy Trenching’s ‘Christmas Song’ while Parton performed her own recent festive number ‘Christmas

Read More About: The stunning light displays will be accompanied by musical performances from top local acts, festive messages from special Christmas guests and much more.Organised by Brick Lane Media and Renfrewshire Council, the Light Up Renfrewshire event will be held online to ensure that Christmas celebrations in the area can still take place this year, in adherence with national guidance and local coronavirus restrictions.Provost Lorraine Cameron said: “It barely feels like a year ago

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A childrens hospice charity is hosting its first ever virtual Christmas candlelight service with members of the public invited to attend.Every year, Childrens Hospices Across Scotland, which runs Robin House in Balloch, holds a Christmas candlelight for families supported by the organisation.However, this year because of coronavirus restrictions, the charity has had to rethink how the event is delivered.For

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Under-fire MP Margaret Ferrier made a public outing last week before a festive event in Hamilton.The Covid row politician showed up in Hillhouse as the community gathered outside to spread some Christmas cheer.Link Tenants and Residents’ Association organised the ‘tree of hope’ and the MP was there to show her support.The tree has around 1500 lights and is switched on each day at 4.30pm.Diane McQuilter,

Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers and many more have been lined up to play Cyndi Lauper‘s 10th annual Home For The Holidays benefit concert.Both artists will appear and perform alongside an impressive bill that also includes the likes of Brittany Howard, Cher, Dolly Parton, Kim Petras, King Princess and Adam Lambert for the virtual edition of Lauper’s benefit show.Hosted by Lauper herself, the show will take place via her TikTok page this Friday (11 December) from 8pm EST / 1am

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Police are appealing for witnesses after a front door of a house in Hamilton was deliberately set ablaze in the early hours of Friday morning.The incident happened at 4am on Friday, December 4, at property on Laighstonehall Road.Detective Constable Chelsea Stevens of Cambuslang Police Office said : “The occupants were in their home at the time of the fire, but thankfully no-one was injured.“I am appealing to

Kristen Wiig will be entering the DC universe as one of “Wonder Woman”‘s most talked about villains.