12 h. ago Scotland's first 'slap fighting event' cancelled amid brain injury fears

The controversial event, hosted by BritSlap/Slap Fight UK, was due to be held at Glasgow University Union on Saturday.

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31 h. ago Controversial slap fighting event to take place in Scotland despite brain injury fears

Slap fighting, largely considered an underground activity, has amassed millions of viewers online.

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33 h. ago North Lanarkshire's Provost welcomes new schools commitment in council budget

The schools will feature within new hubs which will be built in Glenboig, Ravenscraig and Cumbernauld’s Abronhill.

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35 h. ago Three new community hubs will be built after North Lanarkshire Council confirmed investment plans during budget

The new hubs, which will include state-of-the-art primary schools, will be built in Glenboig, Ravenscraig and Cumbernauld’s Abronhill.

Economics

37 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council confirms 10 per cent council tax rise in budget

The rise outstrips inflation and is one of the higher rates in Scotland.

Economics

50 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council approves funding of £222,361 to 27 community organisations in Cumbernauld

The grants will support a range of projects aimed at improving local services, enhancing wellbeing, and strengthening community engagement.

Economics

56 h. ago Olympic skier Tereza Nova woken from medical coma four weeks after training crash

Czech athlete suffered brain injury during crash 27-year-old had surgery to reduce brain swellingDownhill skier Tereza Nova has been woken from a medical coma nearly four weeks after crashing in training for a World Cup race, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation said on Thursday.“After a severe brain injury, she was gradually awakened from artificial sleep and will be transported from the trauma clinic in Germany back to the Czech Republic today,” the FIS said in an update from the Czech team. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Lanarkshire Labour politicians announce candidacy for 2026 Scottish Parliament election

Central Scotland list MSP Mark Griffin and North Lanarkshire councillor Ayeshah Khan announced their intentions to stand as the party's candidates in the twinned selection of Uddingston & Bellshill and Motherwell & Wishaw

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3 d. ago Department for Work and Pensions looking to help more North Lanarkshire jobseekers and businesses

There are currently "vacancies in virtually every sector" in a boost to anyone looking to find work.

Economics

3 d. ago Coatbridge MSP welcomes £2.23m investment in North Lanarkshire play parks

The facilities to receive a boost include sites at Scarhill Street in Kirkshaws and Dunalastair Drive in Stepps.

Economics

3 d. ago Minister for Housing visits one of Europe’s largest brownfield regeneration projects at Ravenscraig

Paul McLennan, Minister for Housing, visited Ravenscraig today to see firsthand the transformation of one of Europe’s largest brownfield regeneration projects. Hosted by Russell Wilkie, Director of Ravenscraig, the visit provided an opportunity to see the progress made so far and discuss the exciting future plans for the 1,200-acre site in North Lanarkshire.

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4 d. ago Actions to support economic growth in year ahead in North Lanarkshire

The Economic Regeneration Delivery Plan Action Plan for 2025/26 outlines how the council and its partners will work to improve the local area for residents and businesses.

Economics

4 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council to change grant funding system it offers to local businesses

The tiered system will offer £3,000 to businesses which have premises or employees, or which will be VAT registered.

Economics

4 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council sending appointment letters to tenants due five

Checks help the local authority keep its tenants and residents safe and examine the condition of the wiring within the home against safety standards.

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4 d. ago Newmains Community and Conference Centre hosting relaunch of North Lanarkshire brain injury charity

Headway North Lanarkshire is a volunteer led group run by and for brain injury survivors their families and carers.

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5 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council set to mark national Adult Support and Protection Day

Throughout North Lanarkshire, there are some adults who are more at risk from harm, due to illness, trauma and physical or mental health conditions.

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5 d. ago Airdrie and Shotts MSP welcomes rates relief support in North Lanarkshire

Scottish Government schemes, like the Small Business Bonus Scheme, can offer eligible organisations up to 100 per cent rates relief – with 5,270 in North Lanarkshire being lifted out of paying non-domestic rates all together.

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