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Wishaw, known as ''Wishae'' in [[Scots]], is a postindustrial town in [[Lanarkshire]], [[Scotland]], developed on grid-pattern lines in the 19th century to service local iron works and coal mines. In 1996 an outbreak of food-poisoning in Lanarkshire which killed twenty people was traced to a butcher's shop in Wishaw. The town is represented in the Scottish parliament by [[Jack McConnell]].

'''Wishaw''', known as ''Wishae'' in [[Scots]], is a postindustrial town in [[Lanarkshire]], [[Scotland]], developed on grid-pattern lines in the 19th century to service local iron works and coal mines. In 1996 an outbreak of food-poisoning in Lanarkshire which killed twenty people was traced to a butcher's shop in Wishaw. The town is represented in the Scottish parliament by [[Jack McConnell]].

The town's most famous sons are Tom and Jack Alexander who form the popular singing duo [[The Alexander Brothers]].

The town's most famous sons are Tom and Jack Alexander who form the popular singing duo [[The Alexander Brothers]].

John Higgins, the current world [[snooker]] champion is also from Wishaw.

John Higgins, the 2007 world [[snooker]] champion is also from Wishaw.

[[Category:Scottish Towns and Cities]]

[[Category:Scottish Towns and Cities]]