Of the year 2017 Part two
Charlie Flynn claimed a ninth professional win
Cheltenham. They are the first Scottish champions since 1973.
October
A blast in the former Newmains Pastoral Centre left one man dead and another fighting for his life. Work was being carried out on the building when the accident happened.
Boxer Charlie Flynn won a ninth professional bout when he beat Liam Richards in his first bout in six months following a brutal headbutt in his previous fight with Ryan Collins.
Selfish drivers delayed an ambulance on its way to an emergency call. Parents picking up their children at Newmains Primary ‘caused chaos’ by double parking on School Road.
There was joy at Fir Park as a Louis Moult double at Hampden was enough to see off Rangers and put the Steelmen into the Betfred Cup final against Celtic.
November
Wishaw man Martin Curran became the first Scotsman to complete the gruelling Deca Iron Man challenge. The 37- year- old swam 2.4 miles, cycled 112 miles and ran a marathon every day for 10 days.
Council leader Jim Logue apologised to residents adversely affected by the botched roll-out of a new bin collection system.
Two paramedics were brutally attacked in Craigneuk by a man they were trying to save.
Cheryl and Jason Falconer sold their house in Newmains, gave up jobs, bought a 27-year-old motor home and set off with their three kids to drive round Europe for a year.
Motherwell FC players and fans were left heartbroken after the team went down 2-0 to Celtic in the Betfred Cup final. A controversial penalty and the sending off of defender Cedric Kipre helped the Hoops to victory.
December
Craigneuk takeaway Mr Chef has been declared the best in Scotland. Owner Wasim Arshad heard the news at a glittering awards ceremony in London’s Savoy Hotel.
More than 300 children with lifethreatening illnesses had a ball at the Les Hoey DreamMaker Foundation Christmas party.
Every tower block in Wishaw and Motherwell is to be reduced to rubble over the next two decades, North Lanarkshire Council has announced.