52 m. ago Coatbridge school St Bernard's Primary secures tenth Green Eco

The school hosted a special day to mark the milestone and invited local councillors and representatives from North Lanarkshire Council along to share in the joy.

Politics

7 h. ago North Lanarkshire parents and carers warned over Early Learning and Childcare application deadline

Applications can be submitted until November 28 - a change from the usual January/February timescale.

Events

19 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council approves installation of ATM at shop in Carfin

The local authority’s planning officers used delegated powers to grant an application proposing the machine on the front of a Day Today shop in Motherwell Road.

Economics

19 h. ago Winter heating payment reminder for North Lanarkshire pensioners

It is estimated that over one million pensioners in Scotland will receive Pension Age Winter Heating Payment.

Economics

3 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s Music in the Museum series to host renowned pianist Karen MacIver

Taking place at Summerlee Museum on October 27, this evocative event will also mark the unveiling of a brand-new public piano, following the success of last year’s launch at Bellshill Cultural Centre.

Culture

4 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council tenants to benefit from £40m investment in modern central heating systems

Four-year contract with Sureserve Compliance North (Gas Call) and Saltire Facilities Management will see around 1500 new central heating systems installed in first year alone.

Economics

4 d. ago New apprentices officially start their careers in North Lanarkshire

Mears has taken on 36 new apprentices in North Lanarkshire, showing its ongoing commitment to training skilled workers for the future.

Politics

4 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council carrying out improvement work on A73 Carlisle Road

The existing carriageway will be re-textured and additional road markings applied.

Transport

5 d. ago West Lothian chippy hosts grand reopening raises cash for charity

Tony’s Fish Bar in Whitburn has reopened its doors under new management and had special prices for two days with all of the profits being donated to West Lothian Woman’s Aid.

Politics

5 d. ago North Lanarkshire: Three further men charged in connection with death in Airdrie after two appear in court

The three men are due to appear in court on Thursday.

Events

6 d. ago North Lanarkshire crime: Two men charged in murder investigation after man's death in Airdrie

The men will appear in court on Wednesday.

Events

6 d. ago Rapist who faked his own death and fled to Spain jailed for eight years

A judge described James Clacher’s attempt to evade justice as ‘cowardly’.

Events

6 d. ago Airdrie Library marks 100th anniversary with programme of events

To mark the occasion, Jim Logue, leader of North Lanarkshire Council, joined local children from the Time Travellers initiative to bury a capsule filled with memories and creative work.

Politics

7 d. ago Mother calls for answers after son’s suicide over university grades error

Ethan Brown took his life on the day he would have been due to graduate.

Events

7 d. ago Michigan church shooting suspect bore a hatred of Mormon religion, locals say

Michigan suspect was a Marine veteran, as was suspect in another recent shooting in North Carolina, who has been charged with murderThe suspected shooter in the killing of at least four people in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan on Sunday bore a virulent hatred of the Mormon religion which he frequently referred to as the antichrist, local people have reported.The hostile views of the suspect, 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford, who was shot and killed by police minutes after he opened fire inside the church in Grand Blanc Township, have emerged as the FBI continues to search for a motive in the mass shooting. The authorities have labelled the incident as a “targeted act of violence”. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago North Lanarkshire’s economy growing faster than national average

Latest update on the council’s Programme of Work for 2023 to 2028, shows that Gross Value Added (GVA) per head in the area has increased by 12.5 per cent over the past year.

Politics

7 d. ago North Lanarkshire crime: Two men arrested during murder investigation after man's death in Airdrie

Enquiries remain ongoing.

Events

7 d. ago Two men arrested amid murder probe after death of man in Airdrie

Kevin, 30, died after he was found injured on the North Lanarkshire town's Hamilton Drive at around 12.15am on September 18.

Events

7 d. ago Improved performance for North Lanarkshire Council on developing workforce

The six-monthly report on the council’s Brighter Futures programme notes that more than 1500 people have received support from NL Academies, gaining work, training and being guided to key sectors in the area.

Politics

8 d. ago Los Angeles vowed to host the Olympics without breaking the bank and environment. Can it?

With three years to go, experts agree that the city has set bold goals and faces steep challengesHosting the summer Olympics used to be a dream for many global cities, but it is now seen by many as more of a nightmare. There’s the cost of hosting – $10bn and up, in recent years – the displacement of local residents, the environmental toll, and the risk of being left, like Rio de Janeiro or Athens, with major debt and crumbling Olympic stadiums.In the decade since Los Angeles secured its bid for the summer 2028 games, the city’s leaders have promised they will do it differently, and that Los Angeles is prepared to deliver world-class Olympics and Paralympic games in its “sunny, ideal weather”, all while keeping costs, environmental damage, and community disruption to a minimum. Continue reading...

Politics