3 d. ago Team from Cumbernauld school celebrate winning Girls National Handball Championships

St Mary's Primary School recently installed a new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) as part of a broader plan to replace old red blaes pitches across North Lanarkshire.

Culture

3 d. ago North Lanarkshire company seeks permission from council to expand its facility

Dasco Entrance Technology, which makes bespoke aluminium doors and entryways primarily for customers in the public sector, has submitted a planning application to North Lanarkshire Council which requests approval for a side extension to its premises in Westfield’s Deerdykes View.

Events

3 d. ago Boy, 14, appears in court charged with murder after death of Kayden Moy at Irvine Beach

The youth, from Kilsyth in North Lanarkshire, who cannot be named for legal reasons, made no plea.

Events

4 d. ago Plans for huge Battery Energy Storage Facility (BESS) near Wishaw submitted to North Lanarkshire Council

The proposed development on land at Harestonhill Farm near Waterloo will comprise 400 containerised battery storage units.

Science

4 d. ago Gas network company SGN investing £265k to upgrade pipeline infrastructure in area of Coatbridge

Following close consultation with North Lanarkshire Council, SGN's project will start on Monday, June 9, and take approximately two months to complete.

Economics

4 d. ago Wishaw pharmacy applies to council to install prescription collection machine

McMinns Pharmacy in Main Street has applied to North Lanarkshire Council seeking permission to alter the shop front and install a prescription collection machine.

Politics

5 d. ago Friends of Airdrie Islamic Centre and North Lanarkshire Muslim Women’s Association to host latest community event

Organisations "delighted" to announce the "vibrant gathering" will take place on June 28 from 10am to 3pm at the Islamic Centre's base at 41 Bell Street.

Politics

6 d. ago North Lanarkshire’s Provost and education convener hail importance of apprenticeships

Provost Kenneth Duffy and Councillor Michael McBride toured New College Lanarkshire accompanied by Nicola Mulholland, Dean of the Undergraduate School and Academic Partnerships and Professor Christopher Moore, the college’s Principal and Chief Executive.

Politics

8 d. ago Graeme Souness demands councillors excuse themselves from vote in £350m deal row

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Football legend Souness claims some North Lanarkshire councillors may have breached impartiality rules.

Economics

1 week ago Team from Lanarkshire housebuilder digs in to help emerging environmental group

Volunteers from Bellway Homes in Hamilton recently rolled up their sleeves to help local community organisation, Holytown Environmental Group in North Lanarkshire.

Politics

1 week ago North Lanarkshire school awarded prestigious Silver Reading Schools Award

The recognition for Alexander Peden Primary in Harthill celebrates their commitment to fostering a vibrant reading culture throughout their school community.

Events

1 week ago Almost 25,000 children in North Lanarkshire supported by Scottish Child Payment

The relative child poverty rate in Scotland is four percentage points lower than it would be without the policy in place.

Politics

1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council declares Coatbridge land surplus to requirements for building of electricity substation

Scottish Power Energy Networks requested the local authority declare the 37-square metre plot in Ailsa Road surplus.

Politics

1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council’s arts development team hosting special event at Ravenscraig

Join artists on Tuesday, June 10, as they explore Ravenscraig through an interactive artwork, followed by an outdoor film screening of ‘Boundary Layers’, telling the story of Ravenscraig’s past and present.

Politics

2 w. ago Michael Wimmer quits Motherwell as boss set for Germany return due to family health issues

Fir Park chiefs attempted to persuade Wimmer to remain in North Lanarkshire but have reluctantly accepted to let him move on

Society

2 w. ago Three new synthetic sports pitches open across North Lanarkshire

Each of the 3G all-weather pitches represents a £1.1 million investment, covering ground and drainage improvements, floodlight infrastructure, fencing, and the installation of FIFA-certified surfaces and shock pads.

Politics

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire SNP Group pour scorn on new training being given to council committee conveners

The SNP claim that the training follows “multiple instances of conveners losing control of meetings under basic scrutiny as well as taking decisions which contravene the rules which govern the local authority”.

Politics

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire councillors endorse plan supporting families and improving school attendance

The report, which was unanimously endorsed by North Lanarkshire Council’s education committee, described how the council is using additional funding from external bodies to provide preventative support at the earliest stage.

Culture

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council plans to make alterations to leisure centre in Cumbernauld

The local authority has published details of work it intends to carry out at its facilities in Broadwood Stadium.

Politics

2 w. ago No change to term times in North Lanarkshire schools after consultation

The council gathered opinions on two proposals for school calendars, with the first option being similar to the status quo including the September weekend, one week in October, and a Monday and Tuesday holiday for the February mid-term break.

Politics