The Latest Breaking News from HAMILTON

Laura Watson, 29, punted tickets to families but kids were left devastated when they turned up to a car park in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, to discover they had been ripped off.

Jamie Nicholson was left needing stitches and a tetanus jab after the animal tore chunks from his hand as he attempted to protect his puppy from being mauled by the other dog.

The State Emergency Service is preparing for the possibility of another long night as wild winds up to 90km/h continue to hammer many parts of NSW, with just over half the calls for help across the state coming from the Hunter and Central Coast since Monday evening.

Kimberly Reardon from Hamilton suffered from agonising eczema for a decade that covered her head-to-toe in red raw patches of dry, flaking skin.

Jamie Nicholson had been walking through Jock Stein Centre Park in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, before the hound set upon him, tearing chunks from his hand.

Jamie Nicholson was rushed to hospital and required stitches after the terrifying incident.

The pet let out a loud 'miaow' as it hit the ground but then lay 'lifeless' on the floor at the home in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire.

Today is the last day residents will be able to access the Banqueting Suite at South Lanarkshire Council’s HQ for their Covid-19 jab.

Gale force winds remain a risk in the Hunter as "saturated soils bring an increased risk of gusty winds toppling trees and power lines".

Alan Hulston chased his victim along a Hamilton street and threatened to kill him.

"If it wasn't for the keen eye of the neighbour this could have resulted in a house fire."