38 h. ago North Lanarkshire SNP Group pour scorn on new training being given to council committee conveners

The SNP claim that the training follows “multiple instances of conveners losing control of meetings under basic scrutiny as well as taking decisions which contravene the rules which govern the local authority”.

Politics

41 h. ago North Lanarkshire councillors endorse plan supporting families and improving school attendance

The report, which was unanimously endorsed by North Lanarkshire Council’s education committee, described how the council is using additional funding from external bodies to provide preventative support at the earliest stage.

Culture

56 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council plans to make alterations to leisure centre in Cumbernauld

The local authority has published details of work it intends to carry out at its facilities in Broadwood Stadium.

Politics

62 h. ago Las Vegas gym shooting: Body cam captures moment police confront gunman

The harrowing moment police engaged a gunman who tried to carry out a mass shooting at a Las Vegas gym was captured on bodycam footage.

Events

65 h. ago Bid to save West Lothian pensioners' café fails as councillors reject call to step in

A meeting of the full council voted down a motion from the SNP’s Willie Boyle to intervene in plans to close the cafe in Rosemount Gardens in Bathgate.

Events

68 h. ago ‘Difficult choices’: aid cuts threaten effort to reduce maternal deaths in Nigeria

Staff at a UN-run clinic in country’s north-east worry about growing funding gaps amid dismantling of USAID At a UN-run antenatal clinic in a camp for people displaced by Boko Haram, the colours stand out like the bellies of the pregnant women. Abayas in neon green, dark brown and shades of yellow graze against the purple and white uniforms of nurses attending to them in the beige-orange halls of the maternal healthcare facility.Within the clinic in Maiduguri in north-east Nigeria, midwives and nurses are handing out free emergency home delivery kits, “dignity kits” for sexual abuse survivors and reusable sanitary pads to curb exploitation of young girls who cannot afford them. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago East Kilbride stadium: James Kean 'will be in touch' with South Lanarkshire Council now Kilby has won promotion to SPFL

In a rare interview, EK Community Trust director and EKFC co-founder James Kean discusses the club's promotion and what it means for his plans to build a new stadium in the town

Politics

7 d. ago Two dead and others injured in Las Vegas gym shooting, police say

Las Vegas police say a shooting inside an athletic club has killed one person and the suspect with multiple people injured

Events

7 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council publishes plans to alter ground floor layout of Airdrie Town Hall

Move is to accommodate more office space at historic venue.

Politics

1 week ago Residents concerns over increase in parked cars as new football facility opens in Cleland

North Lanarkshire Council has confirmed that parking was deemed 'adequate'

Politics

1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council advancing ambitious tower strategy to replace outdated high

More than 1600 properties have been vacated as part of Phase 1, with several towers now demolished and others repurposed to support the Ukraine Resettlement Programme.

Politics

1 week ago Parents' council given a hand to turn unused Bargeddie land into fantastic community garden

Cara Creighton came up with the name and the P6 pupil's artwork was used for a sign

Events

1 week ago Gritter naming competition launched by South Lanarkshire Council

School pupils are being asked to name eight new vehicles to patrol the roads alongside Salt Disnae and Gritter Thunberg.

Politics

1 week ago Global marathons are part of successful month for Law and District AAC

Club athletes have taken part in races in Paris, Manchester and London in recent weeks

Politics

1 week ago Paul Scholes fumes at Ruben Amorim over Manchester United plan

Manchester United completed a 7-1 aggregate victory against Athletic Club to make the Europa League final but former player Paul Scholes has questions about Ruben Amorim's approach

Politics

2 w. ago VE Day's 80th anniversary marked at South Lanarkshire Council HQ

Provost Margaret Cooper led a short event where a commemorative flag was raised.

Politics

2 w. ago Manchester United are getting what Ruben Amorim expected from £52.2m transfer decision

Man United beat Athletic Club 4-1 at Old Trafford to progress to the Europa League final on Thursday night - and one player stood out in particular for Ruben Amorim's side.

Economics

2 w. ago Athletic Bilbao fire classy Manchester United message after Europa League showdown

The very latest Man Utd news following their 7-1 aggregate win over Athletic Club in the Europa League semi-finals.

Sport

2 w. ago 'I am stressed already': Amorim looks to reward fans' faith ahead of all

United cruised past Athletic Club on Thursday to reach the Europa League final

Events

2 w. ago 'I just wanted to get it on target': Mason Mount breaks down Europa League semi

Mount has struggled for fitness since moving to United, but scored a key brace on Thursday night

Events