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Firm is fined after injuries to two men

A firm has been fined £12,900 after two workers were badly hurt when an overhead crane crashed into equipment they were using.

1 min  |

January 14, 2026
Wishaw Press

Wishaw Press

Progress made on access to Full Fibre

Local people urged to apply for upgraded service

1 min  |

January 14, 2026

Wishaw Press

Local man delighted to be named site manager of the year by industry

ROSS THOMSON

1 min  |

January 14, 2026

Wishaw Press

Assaulted and robbed near sports centre

Detectives are appealing for information after a man was assaulted and robbed in Wishaw.

1 min  |

January 14, 2026

Wishaw Press

Wishaw dad's epic challenge

James Paterson will mark his 50th birthday with an epic challenge to protect children from harm.

1 min  |

January 14, 2026
Wishaw Press

Wishaw Press

MSP wants residents to submit energy readings

Motherwell and Wishaw MSP Clare Adamson is urging constituents to submit an up-to-date energy meter reading to their supplier as soon as possible.

1 min  |

January 07, 2026

Wishaw Press

Property could be sold for new homes

Commercial site being sold with conversion opportunity

1 min  |

January 07, 2026

Wishaw Press

Couple shocked as Evans crashes wedding with gig

Airdrie singer Nathan Evans and the Saint PHNX Band turned into wedding crashers to celebrate the release of their new single.

1 min  |

January 07, 2026
Wishaw Press

Wishaw Press

Cappy set to enjoy first Christmas with adoring new owner

A dog who spent 1165 days and four Christmases at Dogs Trust Glasgow has found lasting love in Wishaw, with his adoption mending the broken heart of his new owner.

3 min  |

December 17, 2025

Wishaw Press

Goal achieved as new store opens its doors

A new shop in Motherwell is on trend as it mixes fashion and football to net customers.

1 min  |

December 17, 2025
Wishaw Press

Wishaw Press

Plea for government to step up with funds

North Lanarkshire Council's leader says the Scottish Government must step up and provide additional funding through the forthcoming Scottish settlement to plug the local authority's £34.639m gap in its 2026/27 budget.

2 min  |

December 17, 2025
Wishaw Press

Wishaw Press

Adamson welcomes NHS improvements

MP hails positive effects of the Government's funding boost

1 min  |

December 10, 2025

Wishaw Press

Santa Claus is coming to town

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout-I'm telling you why.

1 min  |

December 10, 2025

Wishaw Press

Threw weights from flat

A man who threw gym weights at police officers from his third floor flat has been placed under supervision for a year.

1 min  |

December 10, 2025

Wishaw Press

Silver stars celebrate top award for school

Netherton Primary School in Wishaw has been awarded the Silver Rights Respecting School Award by UNICEF UK.

2 min  |

December 03, 2025

Wishaw Press

Adamson hails new coffee bar

Wishaw’s MSP has commended the hard work and dedication of pupils and staff at Woodlands Park High School following a visit to the school’s newly opened pupil-led coffee bar in Coltness.

1 min  |

December 03, 2025

Wishaw Press

Appeal after delivery van swiped

Police are appealing for information following the theft of a van in Shotts.

1 min  |

December 03, 2025
Wishaw Press

Wishaw Press

New Breathing Space bench is a 'reminder' to not struggle alone

A new Breathing Space Bench has been unveiled outside Craigneuk Lifelong Learning Centre, giving local people a quiet spot to pause, reflect and reach out for support if they need it.

1 min  |

December 03, 2025
Wishaw Press

Wishaw Press

Motherwell man jailed after drugs found in his home

Scott, 38, admitted having cocaine

1 min  |

November 26, 2025

Wishaw Press

Swapping pads for pedals in charity cycle

American football players will be swapping their pads for pedals later this week as they take part in a Christmas cycling challenge in aid of a Wishaw church’s festive toy drive.

1 min  |

November 26, 2025
Wishaw Press

Wishaw Press

Major blaze rips through derelict hospital building

CALL FOR ACTION OVER ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

1 min  |

November 19, 2025
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Wishaw Press

Area churches up for sale at bargain prices

Properties on the market as part of new closure plan

2 min  |

November 19, 2025

Wishaw Press

Drunk driver passed out at wheel of vehicle

A drunk driver passed out at the wheel as his van careered downhill in Motherwell and crashed into a traffic island.

1 min  |

November 19, 2025

Wishaw Press

Attempted murder probe after serious assault

Police are appealing for information following a serious assault in North Lanarkshire.

1 min  |

November 19, 2025

Wishaw Press

Cocaine arrest

Police who spotted white powder on a motorist's face in Newmains found him to be 16 times over the cocaine limit for driving.

1 min  |

November 12, 2025

Wishaw Press

Solicitors pledges Will Aid backing

A Wishaw solicitors has pledged its support to eight UK charities by once again signing up to the annual Will-writing campaign Will Aid.

1 min  |

November 12, 2025

Wishaw Press

Wishaw team on the shortlist for top award

Radiographers at University Hospital Wishaw have been announced as finalists for the Scotland Radiography Team of the Year at the Radiography Awards 2025.

1 min  |

November 12, 2025

Wishaw Press

MSP makes organ donor registration plea

Wishaw’s MSP Clare Adamson has urged people in her constituency to register as organ donors - and speak to their families about their wishes - as new calls are made to increase lifesaving donations.

1 min  |

November 12, 2025

Wishaw Press

Chefs get pizza the cook-off

Pizza chefs from a Wishaw eatery are preparing for a nationwide cook-off as they compete for the title of Scotland's best pizza.

1 min  |

November 12, 2025

Wishaw Press

Sisters proud to receive degrees at OU ceremony

Two sisters have celebrated Open University degrees at the same graduation ceremony.

2 min  |

November 05, 2025