Work is well underway on a new pump track at Airdrie Leisure Centre, with the £186,000 project already starting to take shape.

Major progress by the Glasgow City Region partnership has been reported and the next steps agreed in securing further local funding and powers from the UK and Scottish Governments.

Almost £100,000 of funding is set to support community and voluntary organisations across Cumbernauld and the wider area, with 19 organisations recommended for awards through this year’s Campsies Grant Award Programme.

A group helping men connect, socialise and learn new skills has welcomed local residents to its annual open day.

Mental health campaign organisation Rural Rest is celebrating a major milestone after successfully securing a Community Asset Transfer from the council, paving the way for an ambitious new outdoor wellbeing space for local people.