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.

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

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 public consultation on plans for the new road from Motherwell to Ravenscraig is open.

A new initiative is encouraging families across North Lanarkshire to consider the benefits of school meals.