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In this issue

May 21, 2025

Flats plan approved for former care home

Proposals to convert a former care home in Airdrie into flats have been approved by councillors.

1 mins

Kids really dig their new hub

Construction has started on the exciting new St Stephen’s Community Hub, a modern and inclusive facility set to serve pupils, families and the wider community in Coatbridge.

2 mins

Cop probe as car is torched

Coatbridge police are keen to speak to a man on an e-bike after a car was torched in a residential street.

1 mins

Community joins team steering the future of EuroPark green space

The company behind the proposed mixed-use EuroPark development adjacent to Eurocentral in North Lanarkshire have created a community steering group.

2 mins

Academy given time for improvements

An Education Scotland assessment has decided that Airdrie Academy needs \"more time to make necessary improvements\".

1 mins

Marathon man hopes for no bad breaks this time

Coatbridge man Lee Dornan is hoping for better luck when he takes on the Edinburgh marathon for the second time - after breaking his foot on his first outing.

2 mins

Call for action on influencers

Frank McNally MP has called for urgent action to tackle the harmful impact of online influencers on children and young people.

1 mins

Residents honour VE Day thanks to carers

Embracing the occasion North Lanarkshire’s Depute Provost Bob Burgess, right, got into the spirit of the occasion by dressing as Winston Churchill

2 mins

Hard work pays off as new community garden opens

An unused piece of land in Bargeddie has been turned into an amazing new community garden thanks to the hard work of local volunteers.

2 mins

Milestones for council's tower plans

Phase 1 To date, more than 1600 properties in North Lanarkshire have been vacated

1 mins

Axing peak rail fares tracks well with MSP

The Scottish Government's decision to scrap peak rail fares permanently has been welcomed by Gillian Mackay MSP.

1 mins

Help to prepare for single-use vaping product sale ban

The Scottish Grocers' Federation (SGF) is helping retailers in Lanarkshire to prepare for a legal milestone-and stay on the right side of the law.

1 mins

Government's 'sustained neglect' of police stations

FOI request reveals over 300 facilities in need of repairs

2 mins

Hair and beauty staff urged to join breastfeeding project

NHS Lanarkshire has launched a new initiative encouraging hairdressers and beauty salons across the region to sign up to the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Scheme.

2 mins

New heroes welcome in hall of fame

The achievements of four remarkable individuals have been honoured in the North Lanarkshire Sporting Hall of Fame.

2 mins

Fears over wild rabbit virus risk

Our vet offers his advice

1 mins

MISS SCOTLAND SHOWCASING MOVIE MAGIC

Reigning Miss Scotland, Amy Scott, got some help from Glasgow Clyde College students who produced her video entry for the 2025 Miss World competition.

2 mins

College students produce fantastic video entry for Miss World contest with potential to be seen by millions

Reigning Miss Scotland, Amy Scott, got some help from Glasgow Clyde College students who produced her video entry for the 2025 Miss World competition.

2 mins

Quality shift for teenage terror trio

I Know What You Did Last Summer trilogy Blu-ray⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫

1 mins

French sci-fi RPG goes its own way

Clair Obscur Exp33 Xbox ●●●●●

1 mins

Mystery mixes well with endearing duo

Several suspects served up on menu

1 mins

Make a strong start

GLADIATORS STAR, OLYMPIAN AND STRICTLY CONTESTANT MONTELL DOUGLAS TALKS TO CAMILLA FOSTER ABOUT WHY WE ALL NEED TO PUT ON A LITTLE MUSCLE

4 mins

Drumwinit by six runs

Drumpellier beat Kelburne by six runs in the Western Premiership One on Saturday.

1 mins

BOOSTED BY SIR ALEX

As far as pep talks go, few come bigger than from Sir Alex Ferguson — but Diamonds skipper Adam Frizzell was too intimidated to approach the Manchester United and Scotland legend.

1 mins

We were off it but survival all that matters

Frizzell just happy to get over the line

2 mins

Gaffer to hold talks with stars over their futures

Airdrie boss Rhys McCabe will sit down with players to discuss their futures over the next week or so, but is pleased that several are already signed up for next season.

2 mins