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North Lanarkshire Council’s new SNP administration is highlighting “a number of firsts” among the new authority assembly as they promise change after taking office last week.

The people of Lanarkshire gave HRH The Princess Royal a warm welcome when she stopped off in Motherwell and East Kilbride on Friday.

A new open-air gym which is suitable for teenagers and adults has been officially opened in Kilsyth.

A special flag was raised outside the Civic Centre in Motherwell to mark Holocaust Memorial Day today.

Outstanding local community organisations and individuals have been recognised through North Lanarkshire’s Provost’s Citizenship Awards.

New College Lanarkshire has unveiled its new brand - with help from a couple of special guests.

The oldest resident of a Lanarkshire village celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by relatives, friends and community neighbours.

A firm commitment to offer support to service personnel, veterans and their families has been made by representatives of North Lanarkshire Council on Armistice Day.

David and Jean McDougall from Coatbridge celebrated 60 years of wedded bliss together with their beloved family.

Two years on from the closure of Cumbernauld Cottage Theatre a brand new performing arts venue has thrown open its doors in the town.

iOS - Android Provost Jean Jones explained: “Throughout the health pandemic, we have really seen community groups and individuals step up to help others in our towns and villages.“There are so many individuals and groups making exceptional contributions, but often they don’t get the praise they deserve – through these awards, we want to change that and let them know how valued they are.“We want people to nominate those unsung heroes and organisations and tell us about the fantastic work they are doing in our communities, through volunteering, charitable work, sporting contributions, community projects or anything else which makes a positive contributions to the lives of others.”Nominees should live, work or attend school or college in North

Click here for more from the Airdrie and Coatbridge AdvertiserPeople are also being encouraged to light a candle and place it in their windows, as part of a campaign to encourage remembrance being run by the Holocaust Memorial Trust.North Lanarkshire provost Jean Jones said: “Today is such an important occasion as we remember the terrible human cost of Holocaust.“It is vital these harrowing tragedies are never forgotten and we must try to prevent future genocides and create a better safer future for everyone.” The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust will stream a ceremony online at 7pm, asking people to light a candle an hour later.

A WAR of words has broken out between North Lanarkshire’s Labour and SNP groups over what council leader Jim Logue has labelled the worst scenes he has seen “in over 40 years of elected politics”.The row stems from a council meeting held on Thursday where Labour claim SNP representatives showed “blatant disrespect for the public” and played music during other councillors’ contributions, while also accusing one member of “swearing during the proceedings”.But SNP group leader Tom Johnston hit back, stating that Labour’s response was “hysterical” and a “gross misinterpretation of what went on at the meeting.Councillor Johnston also says Provost Jean Jones’ refusal to discuss the SNP’s motion on a request to Councillor Logue’s to submit his

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.A Wishaw councillor has joined a chorus of disapproval after a motion to prevent the demolition of buildings at Kilbowie Outdoor Centre was blocked.Councillor Jim Hume has backed North Lanarkshire councillors Kirsten Larson and Allan Stubbs who have accused Provost Jean Jones of using her position to block attempts by the opposition to “overturn unpopular decisions”.The SNP councillors proposed that no work be undertaken to demolish the buildings or dispose of the land at the learning centre for a period of two years – after the next council elections.The motion was blocked under the “six-month rule” which prevents decisions being revisited within that

A winter’s evening of icy rain and gusting winds swirled around St Aidan’s High School but inside it was warmth and an intensive and an enjoyable schools competition.

North Lanarkshire is marking this weekend’s armed forces day by flying the flag for those giving their service.Airdrie North councillor David Cullen joined provost Jean Jones and council chief executive Des Murray to raise the flag at the authority’s Civic Centre headquarters in Motherwell.Planned events for national armed forces day this Saturday have been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak, but the council is still marking the occasion by flying the flag throughout this week.Armed forces champion Councillor Cullen, who himself served in the army, said: “Armed forces day gives us the chance to show our appreciation for the selfless sacrifice and dedication given to our country by our services both past and present.“No better example