2 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council thanks tenants, staff and partners for successful annual tenants’ conference

The event, which took place at Chryston Community Hub, saw tenants from across the area come together to share their views, take part in question and answer sessions and hear about the difference they are making.

Politics

8 h. ago Baby diagnosed with brain tumour at three months enjoys first birthday at home

Emilie Sime, now one, from Uddingston, South Lanarkshire, underwent surgery and then received months of chemotherapy.

Politics

12 h. ago Baby diagnosed with brain tumour aged three months celebrates birthday at home

Emilie Sime, aged one, was diagnosed with a brain tumour aged three months old after suffering symptoms which resembled a seizure.

Politics

15 h. ago Achievements of 15 ‘No Limits’ North Lanarkshire trainees celebrated

Families, employers and partners, who offered support throughout the year, gathered at Forgewood Community Centre to mark their success.

Politics

29 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council backs national campaign aiming to highlight ways parents, carers, and teachers can work together

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth unveiled the initiative, which considers the root causes of absences, and identifies ways to approach conversations about wellbeing that may help pupils to improve their attendance.

Society

30 h. ago North Lanarkshire crime: Appeal after trailer carrying £90k worth of 'high value' whisky and liqueurs stolen

Thieves stole the trailer in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Economics

30 h. ago Girlguiding North Lanarkshire representatives among 250 volunteers at national leadership conference

Lead 2025 is dedicated to supporting and celebrating leaders within Girlguiding Scotland, the country’s largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women.

Politics

38 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council's housing service continues strong performance

Latest independent Scottish Housing Regulator’s Landlord Report highlights positive service delivery in homes and rents, tenant satisfaction, quality and maintenance of homes, neighbourhoods and value for money categories.

Politics

57 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council reports strong progress in reducing homelessness and improving housing outcomes

Latest Homelessness Action Plan update shows a two per cent fall in homelessness applications and a 21 per cent reduction in repeat homelessness during 2024–25.

Politics

59 h. ago North Lanarkshire lawyer confirms position as busiest Scots criminal practitioner

Diarmid Bruce is managing director of Bruce McCormack Limited and Bruce Jackson Limited.

Events

7 d. ago Aldi calls on charities, community groups and foodbanks to sign up for surplus food donations this Christmas

The supermarket’s stores in North Lanarkshire work with the community giving platform Neighbourly to donate surplus food throughout the year.

Politics

8 d. ago Full list of percentage of adults who are smokers in UK, by local area

Figures are averages for the period 2020-24.

Events

9 d. ago Airdrie Central representative shortlisted for Young Councillor of the Year accolade at 2025 LGIU and CCLA Cllr Awards

Chris Costello, of Scottish Labour, was elected to North Lanarkshire Council three years ago and works tirelessly to help residents with their problems and improve the community.

Events

9 d. ago North Lanarkshire road first in the UK to trial new recycled plastic technology

The trial aims to cut carbon emissions generated by road resurfacing operations whilst maintaining road surface durability.

Politics

1 week 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

1 week 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

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

Enquiries are ongoing

Events

1 week 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

1 week 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

2 w. 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