9 h. ago North Lanarkshire commuters to benefit from increased bus service between Glasgow and Edinburgh

Coach operator Scottish Citylink has increased the frequency of journeys on its Service 900 route between Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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10 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council helping to fund cost of vacant retail space in various town centres

Grant funding of up to £20,000 is available to help landlords as well as start-up and expanding businesses. The fund can help with the costs of premise refurbishment, fit out and new signage.

Economics

28 h. ago Stonehaven death toll ‘would have been higher’ had train been full – inquiry

The 6.38am Aberdeen to Glasgow service derailed after it collided with debris washed from a drain onto the track near Carmont on August 12 2020.

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32 h. ago LTNs and bus lanes increase congestion in parts of London, TfL bosses admit

LTNs and bus lanes increase congestion in parts of London, TfL bosses admit  hackneycitizen.co.uk

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34 h. ago Business brisk as North Lanarkshire gears up for more growth in 2026

Figures published by the Scottish Government for the year to March 2025 show the number of businesses in North Lanarkshire increased by 130 to 8,515, the third highest increase recorded within local authority areas in Scotland.

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37 h. ago North Lanarkshire Crash: Delays after early morning crash restricts M73 road northbound

Emergency services are on the scene.

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4 d. ago Council officially launches North Lanarkshire Half Marathon 2026

The return of the event, proudly sponsored by Albert Bartlett, was given the green light by elected members and is set to build on the energy, enthusiasm and community spirit that made the 2025 race such a memorable day for Motherwell and beyond.

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5 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council's free health walks helping people beat winter blues

Strolls a great way to "catch some much-needed daylight and meet friendly folk whilst getting some gentle exercise done".

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5 d. ago Scotland weather: Trains disrupted as Scotland battles heavy rain amid amber warning

Services to Inverness from Edinburgh and Glasgow are delayed.

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5 d. ago Scotland weather: Trains disrupted and three people rescued from vehicles as Scotland battles heavy rain

Services to Inverness from Edinburgh and Glasgow are delayed.

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6 d. ago North Lanarkshire charities invited to apply for share of housebuilder’s Community Fund

Barratt and David Wilson Homes have launched a £63,000 Community Fund to promote healthy, active lifestyles across Scotland

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7 d. ago Ten per cent drop in people claiming Jobseekers Allowance in North Lanarkshire over past 12 months

North Lanarkshire Jobcentres are gearing up for a busy and exciting year, with plans to expand its support for jobseekers, strengthen partnerships with local employers, and deliver more opportunities across the community.

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7 d. ago Provost visits intergenerational digital project in Newmains

St Brigid’s and Newmains Primary Schools collaborated with St Brigid’s Senior Citizens Club on North Lanarkshire Council’s latest intergenerational digital project.

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7 d. ago Finance provider bringing funding social to North Lanarkshire’s third sector

The event at NCT Conference Centre in Newmains on January 29 will help charity and social enterprise leaders from across the region to explore new income generation approaches and build valuable networks.

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7 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council first Scots Fleet Department with electrification project

Local authority awards FOR EV a landmark tender to support its transition to an electric fleet - marking a significant step towards a sustainable future.

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8 d. ago Council teams up with Wishaw school pupils to highlight importance of Community Boards

North Lanarkshire Council has been working with talented drama pupils from St Aidan’s High School to help them promote the work of Community Boards to young people.

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1 week ago Cops treating taxi fire as 'wilful' after black cab engulfed by flames in Glasgow

Emergency services were called to Stronend Street in Possilpark, Glasgow, after the alarm was raised at around 2.35pm on Thursday.

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1 week ago Taxi bursts into flames on Scots street as police launch probe

Emergency services were called to Possilpark in Glasgow after the black cab was found ablaze on Thursday afternoon.

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1 week ago Drivers in North Lanarkshire warned of temporary restrictions on M8 next month

The eastbound carriageway of the M8 motorway between Junction 5 (Shotts Interchange) and Harthill Services will be closed for resurfacing on the nights of February 10, 11, 12, 13 and 16 between the hours of 8.30pm and 6am.

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1 week ago Accounts Commission's praise for North Lanarkshire Council in latest report

The council has some of the best performing housing and homelessness services in Scotland.

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