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2024

Coltness pupil Kurtis named North Lanarkshire’s Solo Performer of the Year

Seventeen young musicians representing North Lanarkshire’s secondary schools gathered at St Ambrose High School for the highly anticipated Young Musician of the Year competition.

Inspectors praise Wishaw secondary school for making significant progress

Pupils, parents and staff at Clyde Valley High School have welcomed the encouraging feedback provided by school inspectors following a recent visit.

New play area in Newmains, officially opens

Children and families in Newmains have welcomed the official opening of an exciting new play area in the village.

Wishaw school takes top spot in Euroquiz heats

Congratulations to St Thomas’ PS pupils on winning this year’s North Lanarkshire Euroquiz heats.

St Aidan’s pupils scoop national science award

Congratulations to St Aidan’s High School pupils on winning this year’s Junior Engineering Award at the Big Bang competition in Birmingham.

New outdoor gym opens in Overtown

People in Overtown have welcomed the opening of a new outdoor gym within the community park.

St Ignatius’ Primary School praised following glowing inspection

The school received a highly positive report from HM Inspectors of Education (HMIe) following its recent inspection, rated as ‘Very Good’ for Learning, Teaching and Assessment and Raising Attainment and Achievement.

Inspectors praise Wishaw secondary school for making significant progress

Pupils, parents and staff at Clyde Valley High School have welcomed the encouraging feedback provided by school inspectors following a recent visit.

Wishaw charity receives employer award

Newmains Community Trust is the first charity to be awarded our Employer Charter accreditation.

Momentous milestone for Morningside

North Lanarkshire's Provost, staff, pupils, community representatives and local councillors gather to celebrate 150 years of Morningside Primary, Wishaw. 

New amenity house for Castlehill community

A new amenity house in Castlehill Road, Wishaw, is now open for local residents to enjoy, meet and socialise together.

New retirement complex says no to cold callers

A No Cold Calling Zone has been established around the new retirement complex at Caplaw Grove in Wishaw.

2023

Delivering new build homes for communities

The Housing Convener, Councillor Michael McPake, paid a visit to one of our new council house building projects to see the progress being made in delivering our new supply programme. 

Coltness pupils triumph in Dragon’s Lair competition

Enterprising pupils from secondary schools across North Lanarkshire entered the ‘Dragons Lair’ to pitch their business ideas to industry experts.

St. Thomas' Primary School and Nursery Classes awarded gold status RRSA

The head teacher of a Wishaw primary school given a RRSA Gold Award has thanked the entire school community for their efforts in securing the accolade.

Provost Duffy officially opens Newmains & St Brigid's Community Hub

The new state-of-the-art community hub in Newmains was declared ‘officially open’ at a special event on Tuesday 19 September.

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01 Jul 2024

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