12 h. ago New community garden is 'focal point' for Lanarkshire village

North Lanarkshire Provost Kenneth Duffy officially opened the garden on September 20

Politics

17 h. ago The Poems of Seamus Heaney review – collected works reveal his colossal achievement

The complete works, including previously unpublished poems and expert notes, are brought together in one volume for the first timeBaudelaire introduced ordinary objects into poetry – likening the sky to a pan lid – and by doing so revolutionised poetic language. Likewise, Seamus Heaney introduced Northern Irish vernacular into the English lyric, peppering his lines with words like glarry, the Ulster word for muddy; kesh, from Irish ceis, a wickerwork causeway; and dailigone, “daylight gone” or dusk, from Ulster-Scots. It is this that gives his writing a mulchy richness and cultural resonance that remain unique in contemporary poetry. One of the key poems in North (1975) is a version of Baudelaire’s The Digging Skeleton, to which Heaney brings an Irish flavour – the skeletons dig the earth “like navvies”. It’s especially rich as digging for Heaney is also a metaphor for writing, while the archaeological metaphor resonates with the darkly symbolic bog poems.Bringing all Heaney’s poems...

Economics

24 h. ago Victoria Beckham review – Netflix’s riches to riches story reveals a woman eternally plagued by dissatisfaction

The former pop star’s determination to succeed belies a desperate need to be liked in this three-part documentary

Politics

30 h. ago Coatbridge town centre to host Christmas event including lights switch

This year’s festive fun on November 29 is funded by Coatbridge Neighbourhood Board, with support from North Lanarkshire Council.

Politics

31 h. ago Latest review reveals tenant participation across North Lanarkshire has grown year on year

There has also been an increase in tenants’ groups and more people coming along and being part of the council’s events.

Politics

36 h. ago North Lanarkshire emergency: Investigation after man dies in incident at Cumbernauld packaging factory

An investigation to establish the full circumstances is ongoing.

Events

57 h. ago Coatbridge school St Bernard's Primary secures tenth Green Eco

The school hosted a special day to mark the milestone and invited local councillors and representatives from North Lanarkshire Council along to share in the joy.

Politics

64 h. ago North Lanarkshire parents and carers warned over Early Learning and Childcare application deadline

Applications can be submitted until November 28 - a change from the usual January/February timescale.

Events

3 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council approves installation of ATM at shop in Carfin

The local authority’s planning officers used delegated powers to grant an application proposing the machine on the front of a Day Today shop in Motherwell Road.

Economics

3 d. ago Winter heating payment reminder for North Lanarkshire pensioners

It is estimated that over one million pensioners in Scotland will receive Pension Age Winter Heating Payment.

Economics

6 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s Music in the Museum series to host renowned pianist Karen MacIver

Taking place at Summerlee Museum on October 27, this evocative event will also mark the unveiling of a brand-new public piano, following the success of last year’s launch at Bellshill Cultural Centre.

Culture

6 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council tenants to benefit from £40m investment in modern central heating systems

Four-year contract with Sureserve Compliance North (Gas Call) and Saltire Facilities Management will see around 1500 new central heating systems installed in first year alone.

Economics

6 d. ago New apprentices officially start their careers in North Lanarkshire

Mears has taken on 36 new apprentices in North Lanarkshire, showing its ongoing commitment to training skilled workers for the future.

Politics

6 d. ago Travis Kelce's very honest Life of a Showgirl review revealed

Taylor Swift has released her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl, and she's revealed it's not just her millions of fans across the globe who love it – Travis Kelce is also a fan

Politics

7 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council carrying out improvement work on A73 Carlisle Road

The existing carriageway will be re-textured and additional road markings applied.

Transport

7 d. ago North Lanarkshire: Three further men charged in connection with death in Airdrie after two appear in court

The three men are due to appear in court on Thursday.

Events

8 d. ago NHS could save billions each year by having pharmacists review patients’ medication, study reveals

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) estimate medicine checks will save money and also reduce hospital stays

Science

8 d. ago North Lanarkshire crime: Two men charged in murder investigation after man's death in Airdrie

The men will appear in court on Wednesday.

Events

8 d. ago Rapist who faked his own death and fled to Spain jailed for eight years

A judge described James Clacher’s attempt to evade justice as ‘cowardly’.

Events

8 d. ago Airdrie Library marks 100th anniversary with programme of events

To mark the occasion, Jim Logue, leader of North Lanarkshire Council, joined local children from the Time Travellers initiative to bury a capsule filled with memories and creative work.

Politics