16 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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17 h. ago Rush hour chaos on M73 near Glasgow as crash sparks major delays

Commuters have been warned to plan ahead.

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

Emergency services are on the scene.

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20 h. ago M6 grinds to a halt with all lanes closed after ‘serious’ crash as drivers hit with long delays

A MAJOR motorway has seen all lanes closed after a "serious" crash sparked long delays. The M6 northbound is closed between Junction 6 (Birmingham, Spaghetti Junction) and Junction 7 (A34 Great Barr), National Highways said. Traffic officers are on scene assisting with full carriageway closures and traffic management measures. "Due to the nature of the...

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43 h. ago M1 traffic LIVE: Three vehicle crash sparks delays near Watford

Drivers on the M1 are facing serious delays this morning after a crash

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64 h. ago Dartford Tunnel closed after lorry crash as drivers warned of huge delays

The closure comes after a lorry that was over the permissible height entered Dartford Tunnel, and in doing so struck multiple pieces of equipment that caused extensive damage

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64 h. ago Dartford Crossing tunnel closed after lorry crash with drivers warned of delays

Drivers warned of delays after oversized lorry damages critical equipment in the tunnel

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66 h. ago Dartford Crossing tunnel closed after lorry crash as drivers warned over mass delays

MOTORISTS using the Dartford tunnel continue to face severe delays due to emergency repair work following a lorry crash. Two northbound lanes have been shut since around midday yesterday between Junction 1A of the A206 (Dartford) and Junction 31 of the A1306 (Lakeside). The left tunnel under the River Thames, taking drivers from Kent into...

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3 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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4 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 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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6 d. ago M1 closed LIVE after serious Yorkshire crash causes huge delays as air ambulance called to scene

One carriageway has been shut, with delays still impacting the opposite roadway now the air ambulance has left the scene.

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6 d. ago M1 closed recap after serious Yorkshire crash causes huge delays as air ambulance called to scene

The M1 was shut in both directions following a crash on the motorway, with a second and a third crash following soon thereafter.

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6 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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6 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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6 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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6 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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7 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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8 d. ago Chaos on M1 LIVE traffic updates as crash causes major delays

There are long delays due to multiple issues

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8 d. ago M1 traffic chaos LIVE as crash causes major delays and blocks motorway

There are long delays due to multiple issues

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