Construction company supply cables for Christmas lights to be installed in Newmains

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The lights shone brightly on Newmains' Christmas tree at this year’s festive switch-on thanks to the help of Bellway Homes West Division’s construction team.The community had struggled in recent years to raise funds to have a Christmas tree on display at the Newmains roundabout in the heart of the village, near Wishaw.This year the community council purchased a living tree to avoid the spiralling costs and as a trial for future years.

However, for the tree to be correctly positioned, ground works were required on the roundabout.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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