Manorview has submitted a planning application for their Bothwell hotel who also operate Boclair House in Bearsden and The Redhurst in Giffnock The comprehensive refurb includes 70 bedrooms and a lounge area as well as a large wedding and function suite with another celebration space to the rear of the property architects have also recommended the addition of an orangery to the front of the property which will be an extension to the restaurant and function spaces Though the entire property will be refurbished throughout there’s one new addition that was not part of the hotel previously – a luxurious spa Plans for the spa include a rooftop hydrotherapy pool and plunge pool who have extensive experience operating boutique and unique hotels are taking learnings from sister properties “We are very excited at the prospect of bringing Bothwell Bridge to life in a new way We recognise that the hospitality market has shifted in recent times with relaxation and wellbeing high on the agenda for local and national guests So we knew we wanted to include a spa and gym in our plans Our aim for Bothwell Bridge is to have something not just for hotel guests relax and enjoy memorable moments with family and friends.” It’s estimated the build and hotel opening will create 150-200 jobs And though there is not an opening timeline yet Manorview are hoping to commence work in 2025 and are committed to opening the venue as soon as feasible The plans will be reviewed by the local planning board and will need to be approved ahead of work starting Picture: Proposed exterior: artist impression Privacy Policy Ann and Gerry Starks with a picture of their son Richard(Image: Reach Plc)Scottish prosecutors have travelled to England to study post-mortem body scanning machines which may reduce the need for invasive procedures in death ­investigations Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service officials attended a meeting at the Coroner’s Office in Lancashire last week along with Scottish pathology specialists The meeting was attended by Ann Stark who has been calling for overhaul of the post-mortem system in Scotland after saying her son Richard was ­“butchered” and tissue samples removed without her consent Ann and husband Gerry want CT scanners and keyhole surgery used as often as possible instead of invasive removal of organs and tissue Richard Stark. Picture by Victoria Stewart (Reach Plc Staff)Ann, from Bothwell said: “Richard went through the most horrific post-mortem “We are shocked at the lack of respect for the deceased and the lack of compassion for the ­families We couldn’t have other families going through this I discovered that in several parts of England they use ­scanners which are 96 per cent accurate and cost effective “I advised the committee and had a meeting with the Lord Advocate Richard suffered a seizure and died at home in 2019 Ann told police officers she didn’t want a full invasive examination Three weeks later she learned that a full autopsy had taken place with tissue samples taken She petitioned the Scottish Parliament in a bid for the rules to be changed so post-mortems can only be carried out with permission of the next of kin Holyrood’s public petitions committee is considering the call for a review of legislation Monica Lennon MSP(Image: PA)‌Labour MSP Monica Lennon said: “Scotland has been lagging behind for too long.” COPFS said: “We have been approached by pathology service providers about the possibility of commencing a post-mortem CT scanning pilot project and discussions are ongoing in relation to that.” NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said: “We again wish to offer our sincere apologies.” Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here. Police were alerted to a report of an unexploded ordnance near Bothwell, South Lanarkshire on Friday morning. Just before 11am on Friday, Police Scotland were alerted to a report of an unexploded ordnance device discovered in the Old Bothwell Road area of Bothwell. An exclusion zone was put in place and Bothwell Road at Bothwell Bridge was closed. At about 3.20pm on Friday, police said that the item had been removed by explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) specialists and the road had reopened. 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Plans will see Bothwell Bridge undergo a complete interior refurbishment to create 70 bedrooms including a Honeymoon Suite and a guest suite for up to six people A 175-cover brasserie-style dining space will replace the existing restaurant while a relaxed lounge area will be created for guests to enjoy coffee Manorview plan for the hotel to have a large wedding and function suite and a separate celebration space at the rear of the property as well as private dining facilities An orangery will be added to the front of the property to act as an extension to the restaurant and function spaces Manorview said it was taking learnings from its sister hotels into the project Manorview managing director David Tracey said: “We are very excited at the prospect of bringing Bothwell Bridge to life in a new way we knew we wanted to include a spa and gym in our plans “Our aim for Bothwell Bridge is to have something not just for hotel guests relax and enjoy memorable moments with family and friends.”  Although there is no timeline for the opening Manorview hopes work will begin in 2025 if plans are approved Sign Up Jacobs Media is a company registered in England and Wales We use cookies to improve your experience of using our website Please let us know if you agree to the use of these cookies A South Lanarkshire church is today launching a competition to create a new official flag for the historic village it serves Bothwell Parish Church has teamed up with a local development charity to select a winning design that the whole community can rally behind and be proud of is celebrating its 625-year anniversary this year and the new flag will be flown from its tower and hopefully used by local businesses and at community events People of all ages are encouraged to enter the free competition and an information pack sets out guidelines on what to think about when creating a design and how to submit it The village boasts a long and dramatic history that parallels the history of the nation and the Romans had a camp at nearby Bothwellhaugh sent out his acolytes in the 6th century to establish a Christian settlement on an already pagan The Battle of Bothwell Bridge took place on 22 June 1679 and was fought between government troops and militant Presbyterian Covenanters Bothwell Castle is the largest and finest 13th century stone castle in Scotland but despite all this rich history the village has never had an official flag said: "This is a special year as we celebrate 625 years of worship in our building "I am delighted that the church is working with the whole community to create a piece of history that will fly not only on the top of our tower but be used by all "Throughout my time as minister at Bothwell Parish Church it became clear that whatever flag we flew from the tower whether it was the Saltire or the Union flag Bothwell Futures has very much the same ethos of working together for the good of all and bringing the community together "We hope the new flag will celebrate the heritage and culture of our corner of the country and be a source of pride ." Mr Majcher said the Kirk Session made the decision to commission a new flag for the tower and the Flag Institute put him in contact with Mr Tibbetts the first ever ‘Honorary Vexillologist' at the Lyon Court The flag expert helped put together the competition pack and took care of the registration process at the Lyon Court Entries to the competition will be whittled down by a committee made up of Mr Majcher a representative from Bothwell Futures and key community partners Four entries will be shortlisted and members of the local community will vote for their favourite design and a winner will be chosen The winning entry will be kept under-wraps until the official unveiling at the end of this year and local dignities and community representatives will be invited to attend The cost of the flag will be met by Bothwell Futures along with donations Mr Majcher said: "The winner of the new flag will be creating history as once it is registered at the Lyon Court it becomes the flag for our village "As the world around us changes this will be a constant for years to come "The flag on our tower is such an iconic image in our village and it will be a delight to see the new community flag flying "I would encourage everyone to take part and have a go who knows yours might be the one that wins." Mr Tibbetts undertakes scholarly investigations of flags on behalf of the Court of the Lord Lyon He said: "Bothwell is a town of such rich history of castles "I very much look forward to seeing the designs that the community come up with" said: "When we recently opened our new ‘community hub' in the village we ran a small competition to design the new logo for this space with local residents "It was amazing to see the incredible effort put into the entries and it was extremely rewarding to see the winner and runners-up being celebrated for their talent "Bothwell Futures are delighted to support this unique competition and we have no doubt that the same amazing effort and talent will be on show with aspiring designs from our local community." South Lanarkshire church proudly flying new community flag Public asked for views to safeguard future of one of Scotland's most iconic churches Faith Action Programme Leadership Team launch Vivid Vision video Contact us We’ve revised our plans on how we'll carry out the remaining roadworks on Bothwell Gardens roundabout and Nethertown Broad Street From Sunday 28 July we’ll be upgrading the traffic signals and resurfacing the junction between Elgin Street This final phase of the works should take around three weeks to complete all works will be undertaken during the night starting at 7pm All temporary traffic management will be removed by 6am the following morning.  This approach ensures there's no disruption to daytime traffic Fife Council's service manager for roads and lighting Mark Dewar said: "We understand how disruptive the earlier phases of these roadworks were and we're now taking a new approach to minimise further disruption We thank road users for their continued patience and cooperation as we get Dunfermline ready for future developments.” These road improvements are necessary to allow new development around the city.  The planned growth in Dunfermline four new primary schools and development of employment land in the coming years means we need to act now to ensure future traffic can continue to move freely around the City These current road improvements are part of the transport measures identified as necessary to help mitigate the impacts of the planned development and follow on from the new traffic lights which were installed at the A823 Pitreavie roundabout in 2022 which were the first phase of these developer funded measures A design image of the proposed 2025 refurbishment of Bothwell Bridge Hotel by owners Manorview Group(Image: Contributed/Hamilton Advertiser)Proposals have been unveiled for a major refurbishment of a prominent Lanarkshire hotel – including the addition of 70 bedrooms and grand suites a 175-seat restaurant and a “luxurious and serene” spa Bothwell Bridge hotel owners Manorview group have shared an initial design image of their vision for the upgraded destination after officially submitting their plans to South Lanarkshire Council for approval Representatives say they aim to begin work on the refurbishment in 2025 and “are committed to opening the venue as soon as feasible” saying the build project and hotel opening are expected to create between 150 and 200 jobs The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now Get all the news from your area – as well as features sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Manorview’s “grand plans” for the new addition of the spa development include a rooftop hydrotherapy pool and plunge pool sauna and refreshments lounge plus on-site gym facilities Bothwell Bridge’s existing facade would be retained but with the addition of an orangery with the upgraded hotel having a two celebration spaces including a large wedding and function suite private dining and a 175-seat brasserie as well as a coffee lounge The owners also aim to create 70 bedrooms including doubles and twins in a three-storey extension – as well as a honeymoon suite couples suite and a guest suite accommodating six designed for the evening before a wedding managing director of the independent hospitality group which purchased the Main Street property in summer 2022 said: “We are very excited at the prospect of bringing Bothwell Bridge to life in a new way “We recognise that the hospitality market has shifted in recent times so we knew we wanted to include a spa and gym in our plans Manorview also operate other Lanarkshire venues including Cornhill Castle in Biggar and the Torrance Hotel in East Kilbride as well as North Lanarkshire properties at the Commercial Hotel in Wishaw and Innishmohr in Coatbridge who operate a series of boutique hotels across central Scotland say they are “taking learnings from sister properties into the project”; and are now awaiting the outcome of their application going before members of South Lanarkshire’s planning committee Documents submitted to the local authority outline plans to demolish the existing front conservatories to create a new glazed orangerie constructing a three-storey rear extension on the current site of rear service buildings and redesigning the car park Manorview added: “It’s estimated the build and hotel opening will create 150 to 200 jobs [but we] are hoping to commence work in 2025 and are committed to opening the venue as soon as feasible.” * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. 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The 4-way temporary traffic lights will reduce to 3-way and Woodmill Street will be closed to through traffic The traffic management layout will be changed during the day on Sunday 7 July Access will be maintained to Woodmill Street and Woodmill Street car park but no traffic will be able to access Bothwell Gardens roundabout from Woodmill Street A signed diversion will be in place during phase two - see map below Phase two roadworks will take three weeks to complete service manager for roads and lighting contracts said: “We thank Dunfermline’s road users for their continued patience and cooperation as we carry out these essential upgrades We are working hard getting Dunfermline ready for developments happening in and around the city over the next few years "We're sorry for the disruption on Tuesday afternoon when all lights were red - this was to allow safe working in an area that extended just beyond the working zone This was a one time incident and all works will remain within the traffic managed area "We’re continuing to work with the contractor to minimise delays we ask people to consider alternative routes and to give themselves extra time for their journeys.” Please be aware all businesses in the area are open as usual The 36-year-old man was walking on a footpath near to Main Street, Bothwell when he was attacked. The 36-year-old was walking on the footpath near to Main Street, Bothwell, on January 15 at around 12.55pm when he was approached by two men. The pair attacked the man, who attended hospital for treatment to serious injuries and was later released. The incident was not reported to police until the following Wednesday. The suspects are described as being in their late 20s to early 30s and one was carrying a white carrier bag. Detective Constable Ross Kirkland said: “Since this assault was reported to police on Wednesday, January 22, we have been carrying out enquiries to establish more detail and establish the full circumstances. This has included reviewing CCTV footage from in and around the area. “I would appeal to anyone who was in the Main Street area around the time of the attack who has any information to please contact us. I would also appeal to anyone with dash-cam or private CCTV footage which may assist to get in touch.” Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1293 of January 22, 2025 Bothwell Futures Community Trust hopes to acquire the site in Wooddean Park through a Community Asset Transfer it needs to scope the viability of further developing it as an all-weather sports pitch the council’s Can Do Community Challenge Fund has awarded the Trust £10,000 to help advance its plans Explained the group’s Richard Mannering: “Bothwell Futures is looking at how an area within Wooddean Park could be redeveloped to provide an active play area for the village.  “One option is to look at the viability of an all-weather sports facility and our goal is to see the community participating in sports at Wooddean all year round.  “The Can Do Fund has provided valuable support by enabling us to kick start a community-led working group to build the idea and appoint an architect to develop the brief further.” Chair of the council’s Finance and Corporate Resources Committee added: “I am delighted that the Can Do Community Challenge Fund has been able to support Bothwell Futures with its plans for the community.” Employment support for care experienced young people Bold course set for health and social care in South Lanarkshire Elmer having a jungle adventure in Lanark next month Award for charity that connects people with jobs New Education director for South Lanarkshire Pupils’ voices heard as school wins award Have your say on future of council buildings Good_sports_are_a_perfect_match_for_each_other Find out more about what's happening in South Lanarkshire The woman was hit by a car on Bothwell's Main Street around 11am. Emergency services were called to Main Street in Bothwell around 11am following reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian. An ambulance, paramedic response unit and trauma team were sent to the scene. A 75-year-old woman was taken to Wishaw General Hospital for assessment.  An investigation to establish the full circumstances is still ongoing. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11am on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 we were called to a report of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Main Street, Bothwell.  “Emergency services attended and a 75-year-old woman was taken to Wishaw General Hospital for assessment.  “Enquiries are ongoing.”  A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson added: “We received a call today at 10.59am to attend an incident on Bothwell Main Street. “We dispatched one ambulance, a paramedic response unit and our trauma team to the scene. “We transported one female patient in her 70s to Wishaw General Hospital”. The traffic management in place at Dunfermline's Bothwell Gardens roundabout is working as planned and keeping delays to a minimum which are programmed to run for 16 weeks include installing traffic signals on Bothwell Gardens roundabout upgrading the traffic lights at the Netherton Broad Street/Moodie St junction and adjacent resurfacing works These upgrades are necessary to ensure the city's road network can cope with the forecasted population increase Head of Fife Council's Roads and Transportation Services said: “I’d like to take this opportunity to apologise for the disruption caused by the initial day of set up and signal adjustments We appreciate that the initial delays caught people off guard and was understandably frustrating. I’m pleased to say that traffic is now moving well and we will work with the contractor to ensure that delays are minimised as much as practically possible "An assessment of the effects of new development around the city has identified the need for a range of improvements because of the scale of planned growth which includes 8,000 new homes four new primary schools and development of employment land in the coming years." The transport assessment work identified that as the large housing developments are delivered additional trips create significant congestion at specific locations on the existing road network unless key improvements are delivered The improvements include the new traffic lights which were installed at the A823 Pitreavie roundabout in 2022 and the current improvements at Bothwell Gardens roundabout and adjacent road corridor Since the improvements are required because of new development the costs of the works are funded by the developers Planning legislation requires that the funding from the developers must be used on the identified improvement works and nothing else Fife Council is also undertaking road maintenance works on St Leonards Street from Bothwell Gardens roundabout to St Leonards roundabout to make best use of the works programme and avoid future delays to the travelling public John Mitchell added: "Whilst this upgrade has been identified as necessary unfortunately there will be an unavoidable impact on the travelling public in the coming months due to its central location. We would ask that people consider alternative routes and allow more time for their journeys We appreciate that there are local events during the period of the roadworks and we will work to minimise delays as much as we can." Colossal When Christina Bothwell was younger her primary focus was making the best work she was capable of it occurs to me that I am part of a continuum,” she says “It’s the feeling I have when I am making stuff that is the important thing—the process… That’s what we do as artists Lay the groundwork for the next generation.” Bothwell often collaborates with her husband, Robert Bender, who adds wood elements to her dreamlike glass and ceramic pieces (previously) She applies botanical details and other small features in oil paint creating a mixed-media world of ethereal figures and spiritual Bothwell experienced a sudden health issue that threw her off her axis and derailed her studio practice “I felt disconnected from my creativity and it even seemed pointless to make art at all she realized how much she missed being in the studio and how playing around with materials enlivened her mind and spirit Bothwell is currently working on sculptures that encourage letting go of the past and making space for new ideas, focusing on themes of ease, change, and courage. 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See our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy we’ll invest £650,000 improving the road network in Dunfermline City Centre We’ll be carrying out carriageway resurfacing and signal upgrades at Elgin Street and Moodie Street crossroads as well as adding signals to Bothwell Gardens roundabout 17 June and will last for approximately 16 weeks. Bothwell Gardens Roundabout will be carried out in three phases with a road closure on Woodmill Street during phase one (see map for diversion route) we’ll be using 4-way temporary traffic lights which will be manually controlled during peak events.  Elgin Street and Moodie Street crossroads will be controlled with 4-way traffic management also Roads Spokesperson said: “We maintain over 2,400km of roads in Fife and we’re spending millions each year repairing and improving them “Our road network is vital to support economic development Almost everyone in Fife uses our roads daily which is why this type of maintenance work is so essential.” We’ll maintain access for emergency services we'll maintain access to Dunfermline Train Station car park and Bothwell Street car park Bus services will be affected during these works For more information contact Stagecoach on (01592) 645680 or visit www.stagecoachbus.com Cllr Craik concluded: “Roadworks in Dunfermline city centre will cause delays - please give yourself extra journey time We apologise for any inconvenience; your patience is greatly appreciated.” A woman has thanked the team at Jersey Hospice Care for creating the perfect last day for the love of her life David and Alison Bothwell were married last Thursday (15 August) in the garden at Jersey Hospice where he had been receiving end of life care His wife Alison said: "It didn’t matter how long we had - the first time he called me Mrs B was wonderful "I think perhaps it was the last important thing he wanted to do Alison added: "We just decided to get married at the last minute Kerry Huelin from Jersey Hospice cared for David in his final days and said: "I was so privileged to play even a little part in it They were a beautiful couple and David was so funny "There was so much laughter in that room when he was getting ready that morning our motto is 'live life to the full' - and we strive to make sure we help our patients and their loved ones do just that "It was an honour and a privilege for our team to put on Ali and David's Wedding" Phone: +44 (0) 1858 438800 Email: [email protected] Find new and used Farm Machinery,Farm Equipment, Livestock and Property for sale "Farming has taught me some important and valued life lessons - sympathy I have lived in the glorious rural countryside of Lincolnshire since I was three-years-old after moving from Enniskillen in Northern Ireland We now farm 120-acres including a herd of 80 suckler cows.. 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Part of Arc network, www.arc-network.com Hamilton Sheriff Court.(Image: PA)Police found cannabis and more than £13,000 in cash when they raided a flat in Bothwell Hamilton Sheriff Court heard the drugs seized had a potential street value of £12,500 admitted being concerned in the supply of cannabis at his home in Green Place on November 8 last year said that when confronted by police officers with a search warrant Dundas told them: "There's about a kilo The fiscal stated: "Officers searched the property and recovered bags of green herbal material as well as scales "The total weight of the cannabis was 1.564kg "Behind a skirting board in the kitchen the officers found £13,395 in mixed notes The accused said only some of that cash belonged to him." The court heard Dundas has a previous conviction for a similar drugs offence Sheriff Colin Dunipace deferred sentence until next month for background reports and warned him: "Be under no illusion This is a serious matter and the court will look at all options." The sheriff ordered forfeiture of the cash seized *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here By 2024-07-03T11:17:00+01:00 Roadchef in partnership with Gridserve unveils six new 350kW chargers on the M74 Roadchef has opened its latest high-powered ’Super Hub’ at Bothwell services the facility boasts six ultra-fast 350kW chargers all equipped with Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors for maximum compatibility with modern electric vehicles two chargers offer CCS and CHAdeMO connectors a fast-charging system for battery electric vehicles The new charging stations allow drivers to experience rapid charging provide real-time status updates to popular car charging apps and claim to use 100% net-zero carbon energy Paul Comer director of EV implementation at Roadchef said: “The opening of our high-powered Super Hub at Bothwell Services marks another significant step forward in our collaboration with Gridserve to grow electric vehicle charging infrastructure throughout the UK We’re committed to supporting a cleaner future for British transportation The chargers provide much-needed accessibility for electric vehicle drivers near Glasgow as we work towards the nation’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050” and 24 standalone alternating current (AC) chargers across 30 sites Roadchef claims to be at the forefront of upgrading and expanding the UK’s EV charging network with fast and high-power facilities With 59,591 electric vehicle charging points across the country the motorway service area operator is contributing to the 47% increase in the total number of charging devices since March 2023 Register now Site powered by Webvision Cloud The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response A vet from Bothwell is hoping to swap treating poorly pups for a shot at the Miss Universe crown Alexandra Prior is the only Scot to be shortlisted for the prestigious competition this year The 32-year-old, who recently qualified as a veterinarian, is hoping to "help both animals and the younger generation of people to heal, grow and learn", reports the Daily Record READ MORE: Heatwave ahead for Glasgow as weather forecast predicts summer sun and 26C next week READ MORE: Family of Scotland fan who died at Euros call for uplifting tribute during Switzerland match Alexandra has also worked with the BBC on TV and documentaries stating she hopes to combine her love of science and animals to break into the industry The Lanarkshire lass is hoping she can inspire other women to chase their dreams She added: "Any daydream can be turned into a reality." This will be her second time competing in a pageant after coming second in Miss Scuba back in 2017 Alexandra will be fundraising for A-Sisterhood a charity which aims to support women all over the world funds raised will go towards a variety of causes A donation will also be given to a female cause chosen and supported by the new titleholder - in this case The finals of Miss Universe Great Britain will be held in South Wales next month Former Glasgow Academy pupil Alexandra said: "I am really excited to have been chosen as a finalist for Miss Universe Great Britain "I applied online and went through an interview process I couldn't believe it when I found out I was a finalist "Miss Universe is one of the biggest pageants in the world and I think it's going to be a huge adventure Alexandra is most looking forward to using the competition to help others and added: "I am looking forward to supporting A-Sisterhood as part of the Miss Universe process "So far I have managed to raise a total of £850 - and hope to collect even more." She is hoping to win the competition for Scotland commenting: "As the only Scottish finalist in this year's Miss Universe Great Britain I hope to do Scotland proud and be the first Scot to take the title." Alexandra is also being supported by previous contestants who she said are "so supportive and very insightful" The Miss Universe Great Britain final is set to be a dazzling affair complete with a Bring A Bra Ball in support of A-Sisterhood where finalists and guests will donate bras for African women through Smalls for All The event will also feature an empowerment day led by a top UK leadership coach and a catwalk show judged by beauty and fashion industry experts The winner of the prestigious title not only gets to represent the UK at Miss Universe in Mexico but will also embark on humanitarian missions with A-Sisterhood National Director of Miss Universe Great Britain expressed her excitement about this year's contestants commenting: "We have an incredible line-up of young women at Miss Universe Great Britain once again this year "They are all bring something special to the table and are proud to be feminists in heels "It's going to be an excellent competition and I wish them all the very best of luck." You can cast a free vote for Alexandra here, or visit her fundraising page for more info Join Glasgow Live's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right Dr. Muhammed Murtaza, Associate Professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology, received the 2024 Bothwell Prize from the Carbone Cancer Center and the McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research This prize is awarded annually for a paper published by a team based at UW-Madison and judged for its potential impact on the understanding or treatment of cancer Dr. Murtaza and his team were awarded this prize for their groundbreaking paper titled “Genome-wide analysis of aberrant position and sequence of plasma DNA fragment ends in patients with cancer.” Their focus is the development of a highly accurate and sensitive blood test that can detect early-stage cancer through evaluation of DNA in cell-free plasma “We are pleased to get this recognition from our colleagues in McArdle Laboratory and the Carbone Cancer Center,” Dr we can translate our findings into an early detection test for cancer for patients in Wisconsin and around the world.” The Bothwell Prize honors the legacy of Claire Bothwell, a young journalist who worked for the BBC in Scotland. She was a staunch advocate for the potential of science to produce transformational ideas for cancer prevention, early intervention and improved treatments. The cause is being ruled as "accidental" after an early morning fire broke out behind three buildings in downtown Bothwell. Chatham-Kent Fire Chief Chris Case told CK News Today firefighters were called to the scene on Main Street in Bothwell just before 3 a.m. Friday for reports of flames coming from the back of a building there and crews quickly responded to the scene. As of 7:30 a.m., several local fire stations -- including firefighters from Bothwell, Highate, Thamesville, and Ridgetown -- were battling the blaze. “Once again we see the determination of our local firefighters who attend emergencies around the clock to protect their community, their families and neighbours,” explains Fire Chief Chris Case. “This was a huge team effort from a large number of agencies coming to deal with the danger and support those affected and is testimony to the dedication of all our teams. I extend my thanks and respect for their efforts to contain this fire in challenging circumstances.” Chief Case said three buildings were involved in the fire -- the post office, a pizzeria, and a general store. A report from CK Fire and Rescue said crews needed to carry out some demolition to fully extinguish the hotspots and to make the structures safe for operations. Chief Case expected the fire crews to remain at the scene for most of the day, adding that Main Street in Bothwell is closed and that members of the public should avoid the area if at all possible, adding that "it's too cold for gawking." He said in addition to battling the fire, the crews are also facing the additional challenge of combatting the ice that is resulting from the freezing cold weather. Staff from Chatham-Kent's Economic Development team also showed up to support the owners of the affected businesses. In the wake of the fire, local CK fire officials are recommending residents and business owners to ensure that your homes and businesses are protected by having working smoke alarms. They are also recommending that businesses have a continuity plan to help them prepare for and respond to disruptions, including fires. A meeting was held in Dresden where officials with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent shared what's being done to fight back against the project. A fatal crash on Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent has claimed the life a motorcycle rider. CK Public Health has reported four more measles exposure sites in Chatham and Dresden. Chatham-Kent police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 14-year-old girl. Emergency Preparedness Week is underway and Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue is asking the public to be prepared to protect themselves in case of an emergency. Chatham-Kent police say it was a drink and not a dog that caused a Sarnia woman to drive into a ditch in Dover Township. now Blenheim: Second petition launched to leave Chatham-KentThe call for leaving the Municipality of Chatham-Kent is growing with a petition being launched on the weekend in Blenheim The call for leaving the Municipality of Chatham-Kent is growing with a petition being launched on the weekend in Blenheim We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentBut just how far this petition and another one going in Bothwell and Zone Township will get with the province remains to be seen “We’re just fed up,” said Blenheim resident Rick Williams He said there is also a strong feeling by many that everything goes to Chatham citing a proposed $53-million community hub for downtown Chatham “They don’t care about the outlying areas,” Williams said of municipal government he noted a report leading into the latest Chatham-Kent budget deliberations that suggested closing some volunteer fire stations and libraries upset many people No fire stations and libraries are being closed The report was a response to a motion by South Kent Coun Ryan Doyle that called on administration to find 7.5 per cent cuts across the municipal operation that would have amounted to $16 million in savings Williams said these kinds of proposed deep cuts to rural services seem to be routinely considered during every budget deliberation “They do it every time and we’re sick of it,” he said Williams said news that Chatham-Kent faces more than $1 billion in future water and sewer costs has also angered people let Chatham be on their own and we’ll do our own thing,” he said Williams said he would like to see Blenheim and Harwich separate and would welcome Ridgetown if they were interested He said these communities operated fine before municipal amalgamation in 1998 “In fact we did it better than we’re doing now,” Williams said Anthony Ceccacci points out funding from the provincial government was significantly different in the 1990s “There’s a huge premise that the way the money is distributed to the municipalities is augmented to go towards Chatham,” Ceccacci said He noted the challenge is that provincial funding received by municipalities prior to significant downloading by the province covered costs that were far less expensive the cost of rural policing is among the big ticket items that were downloaded to municipalities Citing the downloading to municipalities over more than two decades “I think the one thing that’s being missed in this is the fact that there is a lot of communities that would not be self-sustainable to keep their current resources if they were to separate.” a professor and head of the political science department at the University of Windsor has co-authored reports both on municipal amalgamation and de-amalgamation “Any time there’s been a request for de-amalgamation the provincial government and regardless of who was in power whether it was Liberals or Conservatives have put in exceptional hurdles and they seem to be not interested in any kind of de-amalgamation.” Williams said the plan is to get the Blenheim petition in the hands of the minister of municipal affairs and housing The Chatham Daily News contacted the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to ask how requests to de-amalgamate are handled The response puts much of the responsibility on municipal governments to figure out recognizes municipalities as responsible and accountable governments with the authority to make local decisions within their jurisdiction including municipal restructuring,” stated an email from the ministry’s media relations team “The act sets out a process for locally developed proposals for municipal restructuring including both annexations and amalgamations,” the email said “Municipal councils are responsible for determining if municipal restructuring agreements with neighbouring communities will be beneficial.” The ministry also noted a locally developed restructuring proposal is implemented by an order of the minister of municipal affairs and housing Miljan said the biggest problems are the time it would take and “disentangling who paid for what.” When asked if she sees a day when a municipality will be able to successfully de-amalgamate I don’t think it’s going to happen unless there’s a real groundswell of lots of communities dissatisfied and a process is created.” Getting out of the catchment of one municipality and moving into another like Bothwell and Zone Township is proposing But Miljan pointed out de-amalgamation really isn’t a part of the Progressive Conservative government’s agenda and it clearly wasn’t part of the previous Liberal government’s agenda more pressing issues in municipal governance to be dealt with I don’t see anything on the horizon that would make a compelling case to go through all of that hassle.” When asked about the issues Miljan raises about de-amalgamating it’s going to prevent us from future increases.” another Blenheim resident involved with the petition said everyone involved understands “it’s not going to be be an easy process if we don’t than it’s just continue to be the status quo,” he said Sterling is concerned how single parents and seniors on fixed incomes are going to afford it if taxes and water and sewage bills keep going up Ceccacci said his message to people is: “We’re stronger together than we are going to be apart.” eshreve@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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