Goodbye to a true gent
Olympic medalist and boxing legend Billy Fisher sadly passed away, with a wellattended funeral held in St Ignatius Church. Our readers paid tribute to the Wishaw star. A true gentleman. Got the send off he deserved.
A smashing man who was missed about the town when he took ill.
R.I.P Billy. Glad to have known you. John Murray A true gentleman. Could do with more like him. Robert Gray Met him in Tam Parks a few years ago. Great guy.
He was an old boy but I still wouldn’t have messed with him. Johnnie Notslar Remember Sunday mornings way back in The Market Bar. Bill Rainey The murder of Kevin Mcguire in front of his home in Morar Street sent shockwaves through the town. I can’t believe this. Kevin was a gem of a guy, thoughts are with his family at this sad time. I am in total shock. Anne Berwick Absolutely gutted to hear this. He was a lovely guy. Linzi Craig R.I.P Kev. Can’t believe this. Thoughts and prayers with your family pal.
One of the best. Ivor Caldwell God rest your soul Kevin. Thewishaw Press have kicked off a fantastic feature to find our readers’digital picture of the week.
We have teamed up with Morrisons in Kirk Road who will provide a FREE family meal for four (two adults and two children) at their cafe for every readers’digital picture of the week that we print in our newspaper.
It can be photograph, selfie or image that you or your children have taken on a digital camera, ipad, or smartphone.
We are looking for either a picture that you have taken in thewishaw area or perhaps a selfie of your family while you were on holiday at home or abroad, or
You will be sadly missed by all your work mates. Anne Cooper Anyone who knew my uncle Kev knows he would never harm a fly.
Justice will be served and these monsters will be caught. children’s drawing on an ipad.
We would also like pictures of your special occasions, such as wedding anniversaries, children’s birthday parties, retirements dos, family celebrations, party pictures, club or group pictures, or any other big day or charity event.
All you have do is send your picture to us at news@ wishawpress.co.uk or contact us through our Facebook andtwitter pages.
Please make sure you include your name, address and contact details and information about your picture. Newmains woman Linda Savage shed four stone after piling on the pounds after her
parents death. Several of our readers congratulated her for shedding the weight.
Well done Linda. Totally know what you mean, I lost my mum early this year and wine and eating was my go to. Joined WW this month. You look fab. Gail Kyle Proud of you and so will your mum and dad be looking over you. Angela Weir Well done Linda. You look fantastic. Linda Gardiner Mum-of-three Lynne Naughton warned women to keep up with smear tests following her own cancer diagnosis after missing regular check ups. Having my smear test last year saved my life. I was diagnosed with stage 2B cervical cancer after my routine smear test last September. I have since completed chemotherapy, radiotherapy and brachytherapy and have been gi ven the all clear! Laura Mclean Well done Lynn for sharing your story. Strong woman! Elaine Doyle Thinking of you Lynn. Maureen Agnew