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.

A landmark project to honour football legend Tommy Gemmell has begun, with a sod-cutting ceremony performed by North Lanarkshire Provost Kenneth Duffy and Tommy’s wife Mary.

Drummers from the North Lanarkshire Schools Pipe Band turned out in record numbers at the prestigious World Solo Pipe Band Championships, which took place in October.

A new campaign has been launched across North Lanarkshire to encourage families to prioritise school attendance and recognise the benefits of attending school regularly.

Provost Kenneth Duffy visited the Wishaw Men’s Shed on Saturday 15 November to present a cheque for £493, raised at this year’s annual Suicide Prevention Football Tournament at Ravenscraig.