1 hour ago Review of North Lanarkshire community safety highlights increases in some crimes

The annual report from the council advises elected members of the progress made under the Community Safety Strategy 2020-2025, which sees North Lanarkshire Council work in partnership with emergency services and other organisations.

Events

5 h. ago Plans underway in North Lanarkshire to mark 40 years since miners’ strike

These include educational activities and school projects to help young people learn about the mining industry and its importance in shaping the area.

Events

6 h. ago £100,000 fine for North Lanarkshire company after steam cleaning accident

Dundas Chemical Company admitted a breach of health and safety laws that resulted in severe injury and permanent scarring to an employee.

Economics

9 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council SNP group slam rejection of amendment to safeguard local facilities and secure future of Airdrie's John Smith Pool

The town centre leisure venue has been shut since late December for what was initially described as "technical issues" before being identified as "flooding to the pool plant room".

Politics

27 h. ago Transport problems leave children with additional support needs stuck at home as North Lanarkshire schools return

'It’s clear that the entire venture has been a circus yet again'

Society

4 d. ago Former Motherwell & District Women's Aid Centre put up for sale by North Lanarkshire Council

Building advertised as available on a long lease basis for offers over £220,000.

Politics

4 d. ago Manchester Airport easyJet crash: All we know after two planes 'clip wings' with investigation underway

Flights were grounded after the two planes made contact

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7 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council honours youngsters involved in record

This year saw more applications than ever before, with the total number of placements rising from 127 last year to 191.

Politics

7 d. ago Girl, 6, suffers major burns in Home Bargains cafe as metal teapot falls on lap

Murphy Weatherston, six, was left in "agony" when a teapot fell over and into her lap while she was in the cafe at Home Bargains in Cumbernauld Westway Retail Park, North Lanarkshire

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8 d. ago One dead in Pittsburgh factory explosion as workers trapped under rubble

A major rescue mission is underway at the US Steel Clairton Coke Works plant near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which exploded and left several people injured and trapped under rubble

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8 d. ago Clairton Works explosion UPDATES: At least one dead as multiple trapped by blast

A major rescue mission is underway at the US Steel Clairton Coke Works plant near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which exploded and left several people injured and trapped under rubble

Events

1 week ago August relaunch for North Lanarkshire Social Enterprise Network in Motherwell

Members will be able to come together to share ideas and explore opportunities for their organisation.

Politics

1 week ago Deposit boost for key workers looking to buy a home in North Lanarkshire

Barratt Redrow has extended its scheme to include social workers, nursery workers and pharmacists

Economics

1 week ago North Lanarkshire school pupils celebrate their SQA exam results

More than 9000 candidates got their results, successfully achieving a total of 40,327 qualifications across 73 subject areas.

Culture

1 week ago Youngsters take part in Summer School run by project creating new Monklands Hospital

The Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) welcomed school students from North and South Lanarkshire for a week of classes.

Politics

1 week ago Best places in Britain to buy a cottage: from London commuter towns to remote Scottish villages

Zoopla said its data ‘shows a clear and sustained appetite for the cottagecore lifestyle’.

Politics

1 week ago North Lanarkshire named the best place to buy a cottage in Britain

Another Scottish council area was among the most expensive places to buy

Politics

2 w. ago Two new awards encouraging North Lanarkshire youths to take part in community

The North Lanarkshire Challenge Outdoor Award and the North Lanarkshire Challenge Diamond Award are designed for young people aged 11 and over.

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2 w. ago Scottish space company gets launch licence but is still searching for a pad

Skyrora has been granted a launch licence for its suborbital rocket, Skylark.

Politics

2 w. ago Moment herd of cows go on the run in a Scotland housing estate after 124mph winds from Storm Floris blows down fence

Footage posted on Facebook by a resident shows neighbours watching on in shock as around 20 cattle gathered on a street in the village of Carfin in North Lanarkshire this afternoon.

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