All the news in this week’s Gazette

Faced with a recession, both Biggar and Lanark are pulling out the stops to encourage customers to shop locally, with special late-night opening in both towns on Friday.

The recession continues to bite at public services, and South Lanarkshire Council approves cuts of over £12 million.

But, at the same time, ambitious plans are lodged for a whole new town in the Douglas Valley.

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And the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Natasha Paton, hears more evidence from those on the school trip that fateful snowy morning.

Find out who raised a phenomenal £17,000 for cancer charities.

And, as the season draws on, Santa pays a visit to Carluke and Lanark, among other stops, helping the towns switch on their Christmas lights, and Lanark Panto Club unveils its production of Goldilocks.

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