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'.

Features

'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.

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.

Announcements

Support for brain tumour patients

Maggie’s Lanarkshire invite public to brain tumour awareness talk.

News

Families to raise charity funds

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

Court & Crime

Six cars confiscated in operation

Police officers and representatives from VOSA and HMRC checked 68 cars during the day of action.

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.

News

Building a healthy relationship

PC Caroline Smith is taking part in a pilot which sees NHS Lanarkshire and Strathclyde Police working together.

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

Young athletes to fly the flag

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

Sport

Martial arts show off skills

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

News

Cats dumped in woodland

The male and female pets were discovered by a member of the public in North Lanarkshire.

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

Local bakeries clean up at awards

JB Christie, Rennies, and Denholm Bakers all honoured at the Scottish Baker of the Year Awards.

News

School news from St Aidan's High

We bring you all the going's on at the Wishaw school.

News

Tributes for health board chief

Scottish health secretary speaks of 'great friend and supportive colleague' Ken Corsar, who died last week.