Local democracy

Minister accuses Labour of Soviet-style dictatorship over the council

By Alison McCallum

Alex Neil says the council's decision to have all-Labour representation at Cosla is an 'abuse of power'.

News

New group for Motherwell parents

Gail King has launched Motherwell Mums after finding it difficult to source baby classes in the area.

News

'All you did was take us to eat'

Action for Children's Ellie Scott learns there is more to being a carer than meets the eye.

Features

On this week

On this week in history, a racing driver was born, a church opened and a 15-second echo was recorded.

Features

What's on guide for Monday

From Whinhall Action Week activities to sessions on volunteering, there's lots going on in Lanarkshire.

Features

Vegetable curry recipe

Celebrate all things vibrantly veggie with this meat-free meal.

News

Families to raise charity funds

Fun run event to take in 6K route around the park for the Donna Mortimer Ballantyne Charitable Trust.

Local democracy

Youth jobs are top priority

Council leader Jim McCabe outlines his plans and the aims and challenges for the local authority over the new term.

News

Hamster found dumped in car park

Tom Thumb was found outside a supermarket in North Lanarkshire on Thursday.

Local democracy

SNP noise at new council meeting

Labour secures top posts in new local authority but SNP raises objections to division of some roles.

Features

Get on trend for the summer

FASHION FRIDAY Chloe Louise Thompson looks at the hot trends for summer 2012.

Features

Find a home for Henry

The Staffie is staying at the Scottish SPCA's Lanarkshire Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre.

Sport

Motherwell deal in four

Keith Lasley, Steve Jennings, Stevie Hammell and Tim Clancy all offered new contracts.

News

Footie star takes kids team talk

Outgoing Motherwell captain Stephen Craigan visited Bellshill's Noble Primary for new grassroots footballing progra…

Sport

Young athletes to fly the flag

The squad of 18 will travel to Daegu in South Korea in July to compete in four sports.

Business

Expansion for law firm

Scullion Law has taken on 150 criminal and family law clients from Ross Harper Solicitors.

Sport

Martial arts show off skills

The GT-UK Scottish championships were held at the Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility.

Features

Caring for family

Andy, Elle and April have all looked after members of their families who have additional needs.

Opinion

Warning over midge outbreak

Central Scotland Forest Trust encourage residents to prepare for record number of midges in latest blog.

News

Man charged with murder

Robert Brown died after being found injured in a house in North Lanarkshire at the weekend.

Schools & Colleges

Pupils meet Sevens legends

Pupils from Dalziel High School got to see New Zealand and Fiji training ahead of the Glasgow Sevens.