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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
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
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
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
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
Major blaze rips through derelict hospital building
CALL FOR ACTION OVER ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
1 min |
November 19, 2025
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
Wishaw Press
Erin celebrates career milestones
A store director at Specsavers Wishaw is celebrating two major career milestones.
1 min |
November 05, 2025
Wishaw Press
Rapist fiend exposed himself to teenage girl
A convicted rapist has been handed a five-year sexual harm prevention order after exposing himself to a teenage girl on a bus in Wishaw.
1 min |
November 05, 2025
Wishaw Press
GP practice to expand to meet rising demand
Wishaw’s MSP met up with GP staff in the town to find out more about the practice’s plans for expansion.
1 min |
November 05, 2025
Wishaw Press
Fallen tree removed on street
A fallen tree on a Motherwell pavement has finally been removed after it was brought down by Storm Amy.
1 min |
October 29, 2025
Wishaw Press
Housing plans get green light
Councillors have approved the expansion of an ongoing housing development near Shotts by an additional 49 houses.
1 min |
October 29, 2025
Wishaw Press
NEAR MISS
Beauty queen Jennifer is runner-up in the GB final
2 min |
October 29, 2025
Wishaw Press
It's 65 years of wedded bliss for Jim and Janet
There was plenty of love, laughter, and a touch of Blue Sapphire sparkle at Beechwood Care Home in Wishaw as residents and staff helped Mr and Mrs Bowman celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary.
1 min |
October 29, 2025
Wishaw Press
Make views heard on transmission network proposals
Further input on details sought
3 min |