9 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council publishes details of plans to replace roof of community venue in Moodiesburn

A planning application which can be found on the council website explains that, if approved, the project would see the existing roof at the Pivot Centre replaced with a new pitched roof.

Events

14 h. ago Massive solar farm the size of 164 football pitches planned in Larnarkshire as community mounts fight

The controversial proposal could see 114,296 solar panels between East Kilbride and Hamilton installed, covering the equivalent of 164 football pitches.

Sport

14 h. ago Fury as massive solar farm the size of 164 football pitches planned for Lanarkshire

The controversial proposal could see 114,296 solar panels between East Kilbride and Hamilton installed, covering the equivalent of 164 football pitches.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘It’s a new world’: the analysts using AI to psychologically profile elite players

Statistics can help assess a potential recruit’s emotional control and leadership, while highlighting red flags“The players didn’t show enough fight.” Listen to any pundit’s post-match reaction and you will hear variations of that soundbite. But can you analyse an athlete’s state of mind, based on their on-pitch body language?In an era when football is increasingly leaning on data to demonstrate physical attributes, statistics offering an accurate indication of a player’s psychological qualities, such as emotional control and leadership, are harder to come by. But Premier League clubs including Brighton are using a technique intended to help in that regard with selection and recruitment. Continue reading...

Sport

4 d. ago Fury as travellers tear up children's football pitch by setting up camp and parking caravans all over it

At least six vehicles including trucks, motorhomes and a caravan set up an 'unauthorised encampment' at Ludgvan Lions Junior Football Club in Cornwall.

Transport

5 d. ago Rangers reaction: What was said on pitch about penalty claim, key man holds hands up, player wants Ferguson

Dessers and Ferguson speak on Rangers’ defeat in Bilbao

Sport

6 d. ago Locals 'are too scared to walk their dogs' after travellers set up caravans on football pitch near iconic shopping hotspot

Just a mile away from the luxurious Bicester Village, which attracts 7.3million shoppers from far and wide each year, a large group of travellers have taken over a football pitch.

Economics

7 d. ago Newmains Community Action Plan officially launched at NCT Centre event

Representatives from Newmains Community Trust (NCT), Newmains & District Community Council, Councillor Geraldine Woods, the council’s communities convener, local elected members, and North Lanarkshire Council’s Community Partnership Team attended the official launch.

Politics

7 d. ago Hamilton town centre plans: council welcomes positive public response

South Lanarkshire officials say 80 per cent of views expressed in a public consultation were in favour of radical transformation plans

Politics

1 week ago Scottish football pitch invasion after title win as Neil Lennon gets huge result and makes 'hardest job' claim

Another day of action outside of Premiership as Pars chalk up important victory

Events

2 w. ago Silver for West Lothian football club underlines its commitment to excellence on and off the pitch

Fauldhouse United initial bronze level was quickly upgraded by the SFA

Politics

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council rejects plans to build tourism development near Harthill

Councillors dismissed the application without question or debate, with the outcome in line with recommendations contained in a report from planning officers.

Politics

2 w. ago Crews battle huge fire at Dovestone Reservoir for five hours

The area affected was bigger than a football pitch

Events

2 w. ago Footy yobs invade pitch and throw missiles in violent clashes after huge game

Tempers flared after Spennymoor Town booked a place at Wembley by beating Rochdale on penalties, sparking a pitch invasion and violent clashes between the rival fans

Events

2 w. ago Dele Alli to Rangers transfer pitch revealed as £3m 'target' keeps door open despite summer snub – Ibrox bulletin

The Ibrox giants were urged to make a move for Dele Alli before the midfielder signed for Tottenham Hotspur in 2015

Economics

2 w. ago Football match ends in chaos as fans invade pitch and parents 'cover children's eyes'

Rochdale and Spenymoor Town faced off in the FA Trophy with the team from the North East progressing via penalties before both sets of fans entered the pitch following the game

Events

2 w. ago Man from Oldham charged after incident on Cheshire football pitch

The accused will appear in court in May

Politics

2 w. ago NHS Lanarkshire encouraging people to plan ahead for healthcare needs

By making sure you have enough essential medication and seeking advice early if you feel unwell, you can help keep yourself well

Politics

2 w. ago Discovery of mass grave under football pitch changes what we know about the Roman Empire

The pit of bones suggests a hasty dumping of corpses

Politics

2 w. ago Plans to upgrade petrol station on hold after councillors hear of traffic congestion concerns

Grove Retail Ltd applied to the council for a change of use of open space at Earnock Service Station in Wellhall Road.

Politics