10 h. ago Councillors agree to charity Deaf Services Lanarkshire taking over Coatbridge building to house new base

Organisation submitted community asset transfer plan to North Lanarkshire Council, proposing the purchase of Shawhead Community Centre.

Politics

16 h. ago Office manager who bought Celtic FC tickets and other treats with company credit card sells home to repay former bosses

Karen Fitzpatrick, 54, from Coatbridge, siphoned off cash from PBR Building Services for almost five years.

Society

19 h. ago Councillors agree to allow sale of community centre in Airdrie to local church

North Lanarkshire Council’s communities committee backed recommendations from officers that the community asset transfer of Rochsoles Community Centre to Palm Church be allowed, although further steps will be required to finalise the agreement.

Politics

35 h. ago Marathon sisters raise thousands for charity with London double success

Debbie Paton and Audrey Talbot ran for the National Deaf Children's Society inspired by the charity's support for nine-year-old Seb

Politics

1 week ago Lanarkshire firefighter commander taking on London Marathon for children's charity

David Haggerty, based at the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s Lanarkshire HQ in Motherwell, is taking on the challenge for Whizz Kidz, after being inspired by his sister.

Sport

1 week ago Falkirk Council set to introduce £100 fines for pavement parking in August

Falkirk currently issues warnings rather than penalties but that will change if councillors agree

Economics

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire councillors speak out against the local authority’s impending charges for brown bin collections

From June 1, North Lanarkshire Council will start charging £40 a year for the service.

Culture

2 w. ago Wellness in Wishaw event declared roaring success by organisers

Hosted at the Houldsworth Centre, the day brought together a wide range of people from Wishaw and further afield in North Lanarkshire to connect with local health, wellbeing, social care services and other services.

Politics

3 w. ago Lanarkshire cadet force volunteers honoured for exceptional service

The super six received certificates of meritorious service from the lord lieutenant at a ceremony at Summerlee

Politics

3 w. ago Fury as councillors agree to cut down 'iconic' palm trees on waterfront in UK holiday hotspot

Residents have come to the defence of two palm trees on the seafront of a popular holiday destination after a Lib-Dem led council announced plans to spend £10,000 chopping them down.

Politics

3 w. ago Boost for South Lanarkshire Council service that helps keep vulnerable people safe at home

Technology Enabled Care (TEC) uses telecare devices to relay information from a person’s home to a 24/7 monitoring centre.

Politics

3 w. ago Firefighters at scene for third day after industrial estate blaze

The fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire.

Events

4 w. ago Six people in hospital after large fire at industrial estate in North Lanarkshire

Six fire engines were sent to Blairlinn industrial estate in Cumbernauld where a building was ‘well alight’.

Events