6 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council agreed in principle to more housing in Gartcosh and Glenboig

The council received a planning application from Persimmon Homes, Avant Homes and the Lamont Family Planning seeking permission in principle for residential development at Heathfield Farm in Muirhead

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9 h. ago Work starts to transform Watersports Centre at Strathclyde Country Park

A key element of North Lanarkshire Council’s regeneration project is to reduce the building’s carbon footprint by at least 80 per cent by retro-fitting super-efficient insulation and generating energy from a heat pump in the loch and from solar panels on the roof.

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11 h. ago Couple try fish and chips in North of England vs the South – then pick winner

A couple named Ryan and Jade put the Northern and Southern parts of England against each other to determine what part of the country has the best fish and chips - and the results surprised them

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13 h. ago North and South Lanarkshire Council staff to be balloted after unions received two

Local government trade union UNISON said the new offer is for four per cent this year and 3.5 per cent for next (2026/27).

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15 h. ago Couple try fish and chips from North and South to see who does it better

A couple made it their mission to settle the fish and chips debate once and for all. Determined to see who does it best, they travelled to the North and South of England

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15 h. ago ‘I tried fish and chips from the North and South and there’s one clear winner’

A couple decided to put the North and South parts of England against each other as they determine which part of the country has the best fish and chips - and the results surprised them

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68 h. ago Thunderstorms bring threat of flooding after hottest day of the year

Yellow Met Office weather warnings cover large parts of the country on Saturday.

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4 d. ago North Korea says it has repaired its damaged destroyer and launched it in the water

North Korea says it has repaired its damaged second destroyer and launched it in the waters

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4 d. ago Silvertown and Blackwall tunnel tolls discriminate against south London, Sadiq Khan is told

Drivers heading north in the morning and south in the evening have to pay £4 peak rate ‘surcharge’

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4 d. ago Do house prices really double every 10 years? Why where you live has made a big difference

Property prices have risen far less in north England than south over two decades - but that is now changing, Zoopla data shows.

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4 d. ago Walthamstow vs Crystal Palace: buyers on opposing sides of London’s north

Walthamstow vs Crystal Palace: buyers on opposing sides of London’s north-south divide  Financial Times

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5 d. ago Do house prices really double every 10 years? New data shows rises are less than people may expect

Property prices have risen far less in north England than south over two decades - but that is now changing, Zoopla data shows.

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5 d. ago South Lanarkshire Council marks Carers Week with raising of flag

Carers are being reminded that help is available.

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5 d. ago Spending review: Actions speak louder and clarity for Acorn is now vital

The challenge for Labour, north and south of the Border, is to make good on the promises

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5 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council backs Fair Tax Week by signing responsible tax declaration

Fair Tax Week is a recognition of the businesses and organisations that are proud to promote responsible tax conduct, and a celebration of the positive contribution this makes to society.

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6 d. ago Beauty salon applies to North Lanarkshire Council to change use of its premises

Dollface Beauty, located in Cumbernauld Main Street, has applied to the council for approval for a change of use from beauty salon to semi-permanent makeup shop.

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7 d. ago Council plan to install temporary classroom at Coatbridge school

A planning application from facilities management firm Equans is seeking approval for a modular Portakabin building to be erected in the car park at Glenboig Primary School for a period of five years.

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1 week ago Starving Palestinians fear being shot dead for a bag of lentils as Gaza aid points close

Aid workers in both the south and north of Gaza tell Tom Watling that the GHF is not equipped to deal with the dire humanitarian situation in the enclave

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1 week ago Australian navy ship accidentally blocks internet and radio across parts of New Zealand

Incident happened as one of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest ships was on its way to Wellington this weekGet Guardian Australia’s breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian defence force (ADF) has conceded that one of its ships inadvertently blocked wireless internet and radio services across swathes of New Zealand’s North and South islands this week.The incident occurred on Wednesday morning as HMAS Canberra, one of the largest ships in the Royal Australian Navy, was on its way to Wellington, where it ultimately arrived on Thursday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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1 week ago Australian navy ship accidentally blocks wifi across parts of New Zealand

Incident happened as one of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest ships was on its way to Wellington this weekAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian defence force (ADF) has conceded that one of its ships inadvertently blocked wireless internet and radio services across swathes of New Zealand’s North and South islands this week.The incident occurred on Wednesday morning as HMAS Canberra, one of the largest ships in the Royal Australian Navy, was on its way to Wellington, where it ultimately arrived on Thursday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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