4 h. ago North Lanarkshire school receives positive feedback from inspectors

The report highlights Mavisbank's commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all learners.

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7 h. ago Rutherglen centenarian Margaret Young celebrates special birthday

She received a message form the King and school children sang 'Happy Birthday' to her.

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36 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council working together to develop education for ASN children

A report, which went to the education, children and families committee in November, sets out plans to make learning more inclusive and supportive for young people.

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4 d. ago Unpaid work projects in North Lanarkshire helping schoolkids enjoy hands

Children and young people from local schools have enjoyed visits to allotment sites that are supported by the efforts of squads of people sentenced by courts to undertake Community Payback Orders.

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5 d. ago Our Lives event explores challenges for ethnic minorities in North Lanarkshire

On November 18 an event took place involving over 80 people from minority ethnic communities and the council's community planning partners to look at what progress has been made since the research was published.

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5 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council support worker marks 50 years of sterling service

Sheila Sherry has reached an incredible 50 years of service with the CLD team at North Lanarkshire Council.

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5 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council's Trading Standards team give warning ahead of Black Friday

Tips for safe shopping include sticking to trusted retailers and check independent reviews; check the company or website is genuine and beware of delivery scams.

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5 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council will allow creation of Ravenscraig retail development

The project, which will feature six commercial units, two drive through units and an electric vehicle charging hub with infrastructure including access roads, parking spaces and landscaping.

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7 d. ago Budding North Lanarkshire entrepreneurs hailed at annual Dragon's Lair competition

Dragon’s Lair is North Lanarkshire Council’s annual entrepreneurial competition which aims to introduce young people to the world of business and a possible career path they may not have considered.

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7 d. ago Scottish school cancels Christmas play after ‘racist and abusive’ messages

Show at Cauldeen primary school in Inverness had included a scene explaining hardship faced by Syrian refugeesA primary school in Scotland has cancelled its Christmas show after receiving “racist and abusive” messages because it featured sympathy towards Syrian refugees.The decision by Cauldeen primary school in Inverness follows rising tensions at other schools in Scotland over adult English classes being targeted by far-right demonstrators, which has also led to events being cancelled. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Primary school cancels Christmas show after receiving 'racist messages' as Police Scotland launch probe

Highland Council said there was ‘negative feedback’ on social media and ‘racist and abusive’ messages

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8 d. ago New campaign encourages North Lanarkshire families to prioritise school attendance

'Every Moment Matters' aims to highlight the positives of schools and support both parents and pupils by acknowledging and addressing the challenges many families face in ensuring regular attendance.

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8 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council to engage with taxi operators during licensing review

Councillors have agreed to a formal consultation process with stakeholders to gather feedback which will help shape the updated policies and procedures.

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8 d. ago Kings Priory School in Tynemouth shuts suddenly over 'potential critical threat'

An all-through school in North Tyneside has closed after police received reports of 'malicious communications'

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1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council encouraging residents to plan ahead for any severe weather in coming months

Information and advice is available on the local authority's website - www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/winter.

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1 week ago Two North Lanarkshire Council teams scoop top accolades at Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Excellence Awards

The Tenant Participation Team was named Scotland’s Team of the Year and winning the Marion Gibbs award for Equality in Housing was The Children’s Champion Project.

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1 week ago Landmark project to honour Celtic FC legend Tommy Gemmell with statue has begun

Sod-cutting ceremony performed by North Lanarkshire Provost Kenneth Duffy and Tommy’s wife Mary.

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1 week ago North Lanarkshire Schools Pipe Band drummers turn out in record numbers at World Solo Pipe Band Championships

The event attracted some of the finest young drumming talent from across the globe, including competitors from Scotland, Ireland, Canada, the USA and Australia.

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1 week ago Wishaw Men’s Shed receives £493 donation from annual Suicide Prevention Football Tournament at Ravenscraig

The contribution was made on behalf of North and South Lanarkshire councils’ Suicide Prevention campaigns.

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1 week ago 'Teacher of the Year' who stalked girl, 11, in class and wrote her 60 love letters gets a slap on the wrist at sentencing

Dylan Robert Dukes, 27, a former music teacher at Starr Elementary School, pleaded guilty last week to first-degree harassment, but received a lenient sentence.

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