In the shops in the morning

Read of the massive response to the plea for business owners and managers – and anyone else keen – to rescue Lanark from the doldrums.

Find out about the plans for almost 300 new houses to be built on the outskirts of Biggar,

and check out the latest proposals for the Clyde Extension windfarm.

And on the brighter side, see our coverage of Shine’s stunning production of Cats, then take a last look at New Lanark’s Victorian Fair, held for the final time at the weekend.

All this, plus all your district news and views, entertainment features and a look back down Memory Lane, for just 55p.