7 h. ago North Lanarkshire Jobcentres encouraging people to consider seasonal employment

For youngsters and those facing barriers to employment, tailored support is available through Youth Employability Coaches, who offer one-to-one guidance.

Politics

16 h. ago Car wash boss whose firm employed illegal workers banned from director roles

Ali Ahmadi, the former boss of Superhand Car Wash Express in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, was banned from acting as a director for five years after failing to pay a £90,000 penalty.

Economics

26 h. ago Lanarkshire Law Estate Agent finalist for Best Local Estate Agent of the Year at the Herald Business Awards 2025

The achievement follows an impressive winning streak for the team, having been awarded Best North Lanarkshire Estate Agent 2023 at the Scottish Business Awards and Best Estate Agent in Lanarkshire 2024.

Events

30 h. ago North Lanarkshire's employability and pathways programme partnering with growth industries to make difference to lives

A key driver for The Plan for North Lanarkshire, the Brighter Futures programme brings together education, employability, volunteering, and entrepreneurship to create positive opportunities and improve outcomes for residents of all ages.

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30 h. ago Bookings open for North Lanarkshire Council's latest tenants’ conference

Local authority encouraging tenants to "come along and find out more about their housing service and how they can play a role in shaping local services".

Politics

51 h. ago North Lanarkshire Provost helps kick off Scottish March of the Day at Fir Park

Over the course of the weekend, participants visited 22 football grounds across Scotland, finishing at the ‘Oor Doddie’ statue at Murrayfield in tribute to the late Doddie Weir.

Politics

53 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s Arts & You programme invites residents to explore their creativity this autumn

Classes offer wide range of opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to learn new skills, meet new people, and enjoy creative time in warm, welcoming spaces.

Politics

63 h. ago National Trust and TV wildlife expert team up on autumn nature campaign

People urged to savour sights, sounds and smells of the season as poll shows a disconnect during darker monthsThere may be a bite in the wind and the nights are certainly drawing in but a conservation charity and a television wildlife champion have launched a campaign aimed at getting more people connecting with nature in the autumn and winter months.The National Trust is launching a “Wild Senses” campaign on the back of the new BBC series Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles in which the wildlife expert and camera operator Hamza Yassin celebrates the UK’s seasons and encourages viewers to notice, appreciate and reconnect to wildlife everywhere. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago New community garden is 'focal point' for Lanarkshire village

North Lanarkshire Provost Kenneth Duffy officially opened the garden on September 20

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7 d. ago Coatbridge town centre to host Christmas event including lights switch

This year’s festive fun on November 29 is funded by Coatbridge Neighbourhood Board, with support from North Lanarkshire Council.

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7 d. ago Latest review reveals tenant participation across North Lanarkshire has grown year on year

There has also been an increase in tenants’ groups and more people coming along and being part of the council’s events.

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7 d. ago North Lanarkshire emergency: Investigation after man dies in incident at Cumbernauld packaging factory

An investigation to establish the full circumstances is ongoing.

Events

7 d. ago Grow review – polished pumpkin growing caper stuffed with perky charm and comedy talent

Featuring the likes of Nick Frost, Jane Horrocks and Golda Rosheuvel, this family heartwarmer makes for perfectly serviceable seasonal fareThis perky British kids’ movie lists five different people in the writing credits (two of whom chipped in with “additional material”); this may explain in part why its story beats arrive with such metronomic precision, and the characters feel as if they were grown hydroponically in a lab. Which is of course ironic because the setting is a family-run farm where agronomist-owner Dinah (Golda Rosheuvel) decides to go organic after being inspired by her magical niece Charlie (Priya-Rose Brookwell, adorable) who can sense plants’ emotions by touch.Having only been recently introduced, for reasons the otherwise overpolished script fails to explain, Charlie and Dinah get to know each other over the course of a few seasons – which just so happens to be the length of time it takes to grow a pumpkin for the annual village competition. Charlie hopes to use ...

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8 d. 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.

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8 d. 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

9 d. 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

9 d. 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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.

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