5 h. ago North Lanarkshire based choir celebrates 15th birthday in spectacular style

SoundSational, one of Scotland’s most successful community choirs, recently celebrated its 15th anniversary with a jubilant birthday party that brought together current choir members and past choir members.

Politics

9 h. ago Rise in summer jobs increases number of jobs being created in Lanarkshire

In South Lanarkshire, there was a seven per cent drop in the number of people claiming jobseekers allowance. In North Lanarkshire, there was a six per cent decrease.

Politics

10 h. ago Archaeology Scotland and volunteers investigate lost North Lanarkshire community

The New Orbiston community was established in 1825 by two men inspired by Robert Owen’s success in creating a better system of living and working at the New Lanark mill site.

Events

31 h. ago Family fun zone confirmed for North Lanarkshire Half Marathon

While participants are pounding the pavement, families can enjoy a wide array of free activities designed to entertain and engage. From soft play areas and bouncy castles to lively games and interactive activities.

Politics

36 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council aiming to sign independent partner organisation to provide advocacy services for youths

Bids are invited from groups capable of providing various forms of advocacy services and make sure the voices of young people (ages 0-26) are heard.

Politics

58 h. ago Latest Community Connections Day goes down a storm at Airdrie Islamic Centre

Annual event organised jointly by the Friends of Airdrie Islamic Centre (FACIC) and North Lanarkshire Muslim Women’s Alliance (NLMWFA).

Events

3 d. ago Figures reveal scale of child poverty in North Lanarkshire driven by UK Government’s two child benefit cap

The figures, published by the UK Department for Work and Pensions, show more than 100,000 children across Scotland are now affected, including some of the most deprived communities in the country.

Politics

7 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council seeks partner to help students in new academic year

The local authority has advertised that it is seeking an education provider to run a BA Childhood Practice programme for up to 20 students starting in September, at a location to be determined based on interest levels.

Politics

8 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council grants Taylor Wimpey West Scotland permission to deliver 117 new homes in Bargeddie

Pre-construction works for the much-anticipated development off Manse Road are already underway.

Events

8 d. ago Appeal against North Lanarkshire Council's planning refusal dismissed by Scottish Governmment

In January the council refused an application for a change of use to a dwelling for a building near Mill Cottage in Allanton and this was appealed to the government’s Planning Enforcement and Appeals Division.

Politics

9 d. ago North Lanarkshire to benefit from additional Empty Homes Officers

Additional Scottish Government funding, delivered through the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership in 2025-26, will see councils across Scotland, including North Lanarkshire Council, take a more proactive and targeted approach to tackling local housing issues.

Society

9 d. ago Local government staff at North and South Lanarkshire Councils vote to accept two

Members of Scotland’s biggest local government union UNISON have voted overwhelmingly (83 per cent) to accept a deal worth four per cent this year and 3.5 per cent in 2026/27.

Politics

9 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council publishes details of planned social housing development in Newmains

The council has internally submitted a planning application for 33 houses on the site of the former St Brigid’s Primary School, along with 47 new parking spaces, access roads, drainage and landscaping.

Politics

9 d. ago Man attacked on Scots street in broad daylight while walking his dog

Officers are checking local CCTV and carrying out door to door enquiries.

Events

9 d. ago New exhibition Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire taking place at Coatbridge's Summerlee Museum

Celebration of music and musicians that came from, and were inspired by, the area from the 1970s to the early 2000s.

Culture

1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council’s Trading Standards team warns parents of potentially dangerous, counterfeit versions of Labubu dolls

Officers have received complaints from residents about dolls coming apart and creating a choking hazard.

Events

1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council approves vehicle storage facility plans in Cleland

The site is believed to be a former scrapyard but a report on the application noted a lack of recorded information or planning history on this.

Politics

1 week ago First picture of woman found dead in Bellshill home as man arrested and charged

Pamela Wilson was found discovered deceased within an address on Blairholm Drive in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, at around 7.45am on Saturday.

Events

1 week ago Scotland's best water park has major revamp and will reopen in just weeks

The Time Capsule in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, has been closed since March in order to conduct essential upgrades - but it will now reopen ahead of schedule

Politics

2 w. ago Scots council under fire after agreeing £562,000 exit package for staff member

EXCLUSIVE: Accounts for North Lanarkshire Council reveal the value of the package, which is mostly pension-related.

Economics