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.

A special service at the Civic Centre in Motherwell has brought the community together to remember the courage and sacrifice of those who served in the Far East during the Second World War.

Pupils and staff at Ravenswood Primary School in Cumbernauld have made an emotional return to their school after a year away while a £4 million programme of improvement work was carried out.

Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards Dinner that takes place on Friday 30 October.