14 h. ago Aberdeen crime: Man jailed after two sick dogs found in Scottish flat soiled with faeces and urine

The Scottish SPCA is pleased with the court’s decision.

Events

15 h. ago 'Disturbing' ITV crime drama about Scottish killer praised for 'masterclass' acting

The true crime drama was released in 2020 and has been praised for its strong acting

Events

33 h. ago North Lanarkshire councillors formally approve purchase of 18 new minibuses

North Lanarkshire Council’s environment and climate change committee acknowledged the purchase of the 32-seat vehicles from Woodall-Nicholson Limited, which trades as Mellor Bus Limited, at a cost of £2.6 million.

Politics

40 h. ago Lanarkshire locals urged to take part in the UK’s biggest food donation drive

Now in its 13th year, the Tesco Winter Food Collection is taking place in all Tesco stores across North and South Lanarkshire from November 27 to November 29.

Politics

58 h. ago North Lanarkshire crime: Scottish schoolgirl, 14, attacked by man on path who 'tried to pull her away'

Enquiries are ongoing

Events

59 h. ago Kirsty Gallacher: Scottish TV presenter kicked like a 'football' by stranger in middle of London street

Kirsty Gallacher, the Edinburgh-born TV presenter, has spoken about being attacked in central London

Politics

62 h. ago Lanarkshire councils team up to support fundraiser to help kids in Ukraine

A dedicated team from UNISON North Lanarkshire is coordinating the transportation of surplus specialist children’s gym equipment from the Aquatec facility in Motherwell to the Aquarena Sport Complex in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Politics

3 d. ago Boy, 10, suffers severe burns after he was hit by fireball while toasting marshmallows over a restaurant's fire pit

The child was toasting the sweet treat with his sister at Monterey Jack's in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, when a 16-year-old waitress poured liquid fuel over the structure.

Events

3 d. ago Record numbers take part in sports and fitness programmes across North Lanarkshire

Since reopening after the pandemic, membership of the council’s sports and leisure facilities has jumped by 279 per cent, growing from just over 12,000 in 2021 to more than 45,000 in 2025.

Sport

3 d. ago Wishaw MSP welcomes £1.6m in Scottish Government funding to tackle homelessness

The new investment will help people across North Lanarkshire and the rest of Scotland to access safe, secure homes and vital crisis support when they need it most.

Economics

4 d. ago Over 2500 youths in North Lanarkshire took part in shaping their local communities

Report by the council’s Community Partnership Team highlights a year-long programme of youth engagement from August 2024 to August 2025.

Politics

4 d. ago Gang of men attack woman in £15k jewellery heist at Scots home

Police have launched a probe after the incident happened on Laundry Lane in Stepps, North Lanarkshire.

Events

4 d. ago North Lanarkshire crime: Appeal after robbers forced way into house and stole £15k worth of gold jewellery

The criminals stole gold jewellery with a value of around £12,000 to £15,000 as well as a four-figure sum of cash

Events

5 d. ago North Lanarkshire to host two Remembrance Sunday services and parades

They will take place at the war memorial on Airdrie's Monkscourt Avenue at 10.45am and the Cenotaph, Duchess of Hamilton Park, Motherwell, at 3pm.

Politics

7 d. ago Swinney willing to meet with Sheku Bayoh family after inquiry chairman quits

The First Minister spoke after Lord Bracadale stood down from his position.

Politics

7 d. ago Murder and rape among thousands of outstanding arrest warrants, Scottish figures show

The statistics, published by Police Scotland, show there were 10,064 outstanding arrests warrants as of September.

Events

8 d. ago North Lanarkshire school raises thousands of pounds for cancer charity

Alexander Peden Primary and Nursery in Harthill held their annual Macmillan Coffee Morning last week and as always it was a magnificent turn out from family, friends & members of the local community, who all came along to help raise funds for this worthy cause.

Politics

1 week ago Housebuilder helping North Lanarkshire children to be seen as darker nights approach

October is International Walk to School month

Society

1 week ago Key facts on deposit return ‘kept from us’, claims Circularity Scotland boss

David Harris was speaking at the Court of Session, where Biffa Waste Services is suing the Scottish Government over its decision to delay the scheme.

Politics

1 week ago North Lanarkshire incident: Woman ‘attacked’ by dog on Airdrie street as man arrested

Officers seized the dog, and it was then euthanised.

Events