9 h. ago Man charged with offences as police in North Lanarkshire crack down on off

At around 7pm on Friday, April 4, officers from Wishaw and Motherwell Community Policing Team where on high visibility quad patrols when they viewed an off-road type vehicle riding around the area near Old Meadow Walk towards Ravenscraig Park.

Events

10 h. ago Guide Dogs’ North Lanarkshire Fundraising Group holds coffee morning in Airdrie Bowling Club

Event well attended by the community, who enjoyed tea, coffee, home baking and a raffle - all while supporting a fantastic cause.

Society

13 h. 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

57 h. ago A benign, perfectly sculpted picture of vitality or the palatable face of toxic masculinity?

The viral response to US influencer Ashton Hall’s morning routine shows that the manosphere is now mainstream How does the perfect morning begin? With gentle stretching, a coffee in bed? It could be a walk in the sun, a hot breakfast or simply managing to spend the first 20 minutes off your phone before spending the next 20 on Instagram. Lately, it may feel like the answer is being more productive.The optimised morning routine has become a near-mythical ideal for young people, sold by fitness influencers posting obsessively about their 5.30am starts, claiming to finish their weight training, macronutrient-rich meals and emails before our first alarm – promising that everything in your life would be better if you, too, had the discipline to just get up early. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Summerlee Museum and North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre to host Easter activities for children

The venues' teams "can’t wait" to welcome families over the school holidays for a full programme of events.

Politics

4 d. ago Firefighters at scene for third day after industrial estate blaze

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

Events

5 d. ago Nutritionist reveals the healthiest way to drink your coffee if you can't kick your morning cup

If you're an avid coffee drinker, you probably feel especially targeted when someone talks about how 'unhealthy' your morning cup of joe is.

Politics

5 d. ago Miller Homes inviting North Lanarkshire groups to apply for next round of its Community Fund

This will offer those in need a chance to share in a £10,000 fund.

Politics

5 d. ago Wishaw councillor's motion gets unanimous support for Ukrainian refugees living in North Lanarkshire

Councillors from all parties backed the motion underlining local support for refugees who were displaced following Russia’s invasion of the country back in 2022.

Events

5 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council offering free ‘Study Leave’ membership to help senior school pupils manage exam stress

From April 25 until May 30, all S4-S6 pupils in the area can enjoy free access to gyms, swimming pools and fitness classes at 12 venues.

Politics

6 d. 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

6 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council rejects calls to review its housing allocation system

The current rules only consider a single member of each household and a review was being prepared in 2022 but was ultimately cancelled.

Politics

6 d. ago Crafty gran gifts Disney crochet blanket to North Lanarkshire children's charity

Jane Elliot picked up the skill as a hobby during the Covid pandemic and spent a year carefully crafting the 77 inch-long blanket.

Politics

6 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council's Mega Flora wildflower project is blossoming

The trial project at Strathclyde and Palacerigg Country Parks and smaller sites in Motherwell and Shotts has introduced a diverse array of wildflowers, bulbs, and perennial plants to grassland areas.

Politics

6 d. ago North Lanarkshire school transport changes voted down by councillors

Councillor Janice Toner moved for an update to be provided to North Lanarkshire Council’s education committee on what safeguards are in place to protect children with medical conditions which prevent them from walking to school

Politics

7 d. ago Bad taste? Balenciaga coffee cup bag is luxury fashion’s latest everyday flaunt

£4,350 calfskin clutch is part of a trend for the wealthy ‘to engage with mass consumption while retaining exclusivity’Lauren Sánchez attended a meeting in LA recently carrying a cup of coffee. So far, so unnewsworthy. But what first appeared as her morning caffeine fix was, in fact, a luxury handbag. The Balenciaga design, which is crafted from calfskin, sells for about £4,346.60 more than the average takeaway coffee in the UK.It mimics the reusable Balenciaga coffee cup – made of porcelain and polypropylene, it sells for £85 – and throwaway vessels. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago North Lanarkshire councillor speaks in public for first time since suspension

At a meeting of the full council, members discussed a report on a hearing against Progressive Change North Lanarkshire representative Greg Lennon.

Politics

7 d. ago Engaging guide dogs demonstration team to attend annual event in Livingston

The Make Every Cuppa Count morning is being held at Chain Runner

Politics

7 d. ago Man arrested as police seize '£37,000 worth of cocaine' in North Lanarkshire raid

A 35-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

Events

9 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council agrees to review financial reward available to tenants who downsize their homes

The motion called upon North Lanarkshire Council to acknowledge that the current scheme, which offers a £1,500 incentive to council tenants moving into smaller homes, had a low rate of uptake.

Events