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The Latest Breaking News from North Lanarkshire Council

Yousaf: SNP must reflect on criticism in case of sex offender ex-council leader

Jordan Linden was convicted of 10 separate offences on Thursday, including five sexual assaults.

Evening Standard

SNP has ‘effective process’ for dealing with abusive behaviour, Swinney insists

The First Minister spoke the day after his party announced an independent review into its complaint handling procedures.

Evening Standard

Flynn ‘worried’ about comments from victim of ‘predator’ former council boss

Jordan Linden, the ex-leader of North Lanarkshire Council, was convicted of five sex assaults and five other offences on Thursday.

Evening Standard

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Former council leader found guilty of sex offences against young men

Jordan Linden resigned as the leader of North Lanarkshire Council in July 2022 after reports of alleged sexual harassment emerged.

Evening Standard

Sheriff finds ‘systemic failure’ by council after death of girl, 13

Robyn Goldie died in July 2018.

Evening Standard

Council found at fault in case of girl who lay dying while mum went to pub

Child protection measures should have been put in place before Robyn Goldie’s death, inquiry finds

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Scottish council rejects plans for huge 1000-home development with pub and park

A SCOTTISH council has refused to grant planning permission for a major development of almost 1000 new homes after it attracted more than two…

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Three towers to be demolished in 'controlled explosion' in Scottish town

PLANS for the demolition of three tower blocks with a controlled explosion in North Lanarkshire have been announced ...

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Rangers Women’s ambitions focus on Scottish growth, not controversial WSL move

Rangers have previously held early discussions about a move to the WSL.

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Labour council bosses U-turn on school bus cuts

A COUNCIL run by Scottish Labour has reversed its decision on cuts to school buses after a campaign gathered more than 600 signatures ...

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Fake vodka bottles seized after tip-off that it smelt like 'nail varnish remover'

CONSUMERS are being warned about their drinks after bottles of fake Glen's vodka were seized following a complaint from a member of the public ...

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Scottish council slated by regulator after school bus loses two wheels

A SCOTTISH council has been slated by a regulator after two wheels came off a school bus during a school run ...

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SNP members 'bitterly disappointed' with party response after probe promised

SNP MEMBERS have said they are “bitterly disappointed” with the party's response after concerns were raised over a "toxic"…

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Scottish Labour win seat from SNP after council by-election

SCOTTISH Labour have taken a seat from the SNP after a victory in a council by-election ...

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Humza Yousaf attacks Labour's 'cynical politics' after leisure centre cuts U-turn

HUMZA Yousaf has attacked Labour's “cynical politics” after North Lanarkshire council U-turned on proposed cuts to leisure facilities just…

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'My voice went unheard': Labour councillor speaks out over North Lanarkshire closures

A LABOUR councillor has spoken out against her own party after North Lanarkshire Council announced it would be closing 39 facilities across the…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour council bans public comments amid anger over massive cuts

A COUNCIL planning swingeing cuts to services has banned comments on its social media posts claiming they have been subject to “abuse”.

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Nursery staff to walk out next month over council’s ‘fire and rehire’ plans

Unison said said workers face a pay cut of up to £6,500.

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SNP councillor resignation triggers by-election in central Scotland

AN SNP councillor for North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) has resigned, triggering a by-election for the area.

Edinburgh Live

Shamed SNP 'sex pest' seen in Edinburgh at King's Holyroodhouse garden party

Jordan Linden, who quit North Lanarkshire Council after being accused by multiple people of sexual harassment, was snapped outside the gala event in Edinburgh on Tuesday.

Daily Record

North Lanarkshire Council Trading Standards Officers seize counterfeit and illicit cigarettes and tobacco

A total of 24,500 cigarettes and 7.55kg of hand rolling tobacco were removed from four premises in Airdrie, Coatbridge, Wishaw and Newmains.

Daily Record

Pupils at two North Lanarkshire primary schools learning in bright new spaces following investment

Close to £800,000 has been spent at Christ the King and St Barbara's primary schools

Daily Record

School pupils help improve residents' digital skills at Lanarkshire retirement complex

Youngsters from Kirk O ‘Shotts Primary joined tenants at Lorne Gardens for third Driving Digital Locally intergenerational project.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf claps back as Tories question cuts at council they help run

THE Scottish Tories’ depute leader was told to “have a word with her own colleagues” after she raised the mass sacking of 130 teachers at a…

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Local council tells over 100 teachers they do not have jobs after summer holidays

More than 100 teachers in North Lanarkshire are facing an uncertain future after the council told them they do not have jobs in the next school year.

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