Iconic Lanarkshire building could be transformed under ambitious new plans Wishaw YMCA is seeking permission to alter the listed building in order to expand its services to the community Daily Record · Oct 24, 2022
'Kind and caring' Lanarkshire head teacher retires after more than three decades of dedicated service to education Therese Macready latterly spent nearly nine years as head of St Bernard's Primary in Coatbridge Daily Record · Oct 22, 2022
Vital bridge link lift in Lanarkshire town centre to be out of action for months North Lanarkshire Council are considering whether to replace or refurbish the structure Daily Record · Oct 21, 2022
Shopmobility users stage protest in Lanarkshire as they try to retain service A convoy of 50 service users were supported by local traders as they highlighted the imminent loss of the 'lifeline' in Coatbridge Daily Record · Oct 20, 2022
Businesses can get grants of £50,000 from North Lanarkshire Council to support growth The maximum grant available from the council’s Business Recovery and Growth Fund has increased from £20,000. Daily Record · Oct 14, 2022
North Lanarkshire Council launches new Biodiversity Action Plan Residents can give their views with online consultation running until October 31 Daily Record · Oct 13, 2022
Christmas cheer guaranteed for Newmains as festive lights switch-on confirmed This year’s Christmas lights event has been confirmed for Sunday, November 13, with the big switch-on taking place at around 4pm. Daily Record · Oct 12, 2022
Parents' terror on discovering three-year-old had eaten rat poison at Lanarkshire nursery The incident happened at Firtrees Nursery in May this year Daily Record · Oct 11, 2022
North Lanarkshire Council introduces new Housing Domestic Abuse Policy Developed with the Violence Against Women (VAW) Partnership, it has been shaped by women with domestic abuse experience Daily Record · Oct 10, 2022
Toddler ate rat poisoning at Scots nursery as terrified mum feared for his life Katrina Williamson and David Adams' said they were left terrified after their three-year-old son Aaron came into contact with the hazardous substance at Firtrees Nursery in Motherwell in May last year. Daily Record · Oct 10, 2022
North Lanarkshire Shopmobility users campaign to save 'vital' service Disabled people who hire scooters and wheelchairs from the Coatbridge and Motherwell hubs want the council to step in to save the service from closure later this month. Daily Record · Oct 10, 2022
Major concerns as North Lanarkshire shopmobility hubs set to close The vital mobility hubs in Coatbridge and Motherwell are to close later this month after being deemed "no longer financially viable". Daily Record · Oct 6, 2022
Demolition experts to take over 18-storey high-rise as council bids to tear down 48 tower blocks The keys to Jackson Court in Coatbridge are scheduled to be handed over to the demolition team in the new year as part of a 20-year plan by North Lanarkshire Council to build up to 170 new homes on the site. Glasgow Live · Oct 6, 2022
MSP visits rail team to learn more about new bridge at Ravenscraig Central Scotland MSP, Graham Simpson visited the Network Rail team building a new bridge that will be installed under the West Coast Main Line at Motherwell and heard first-hand about progress on the work to date. Daily Record · Oct 6, 2022
Daily Record · Oct 5, 2022 North Lanarkshire Council's housing service offering support for tenants during cost-of-living crisis The policy aims to minimise tenancy breakdowns, evictions, and abandonments as well as preventing housing crisis and homelessness.
Daily Record · Oct 4, 2022 Coatbridge tower block set for demolition Jackson Court is due to be handed over to contractors in the new year and torn down over 17 months
Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022 Teacher suspended from Lanarkshire high school after complaint about monarchy discussion It's alleged he made 'inappropriate comments' during class following the Queen's death.
Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022 Criticism over poor condition of primary school buildings in North Lanarkshire Five of the premises are in Wishaw including a school in Councillor Wilson's ward.
Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022 North Lanarkshire Council issue penalties to shops who sold vaping products to under 18s The shops that received Fixed Penalty Notices were in Wishaw, Motherwell, Allanton and Moodiesburn.
Daily Record · Sep 28, 2022 North Lanarkshire businesses urged to take part in survey on digital skills The survey, organised by North Lanarkshire Council, covers areas from recruiting staff and providing training and learning, to building skill sets and identifying future digital requirements.
Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022 North Lanarkshire Council criticised over changes to Strathclyde Park road access Eleanor Simpson says alterations made by North Lanarkshire Council to the park during the coronavirus pandemic have bisected the park.
Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022 Tech services provider awarded contract to maintain North Lanarkshire Council's CCTV The local authority has appointed SPIE UK on a planned servicing and maintenance basis to carry out reactive repairs to council-owned CCTV cameras.
Glasgow Live · Sep 25, 2022 Calls for probe into youth charity after Lanarkshire councillor accused of sexual misconduct Claims have been made that SNP North Lanarkshire councillor Jordan Linden sexually harassed several young men and a teenager when he was leader of the Scottish Youth Parliament.
Daily Record · Sep 25, 2022 North Lanarkshire Council to make £15,000 donation to Pakistan floods fund The cash will be given to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) to assist with the catastrophic floods.
Daily Record · Sep 24, 2022 Plans submitted for new car dealership in Motherwell The proposals have been sent to North Lanarkshire Council planners on behalf of Pendragon PLC, the second largest motor retailer in the UK.