Lanarkshire’s first-ever Business Month will launch this October, bringing together an exciting programme of events, workshops and networking opportunities designed to support businesses at every stage of their journey.

The Fairtrade flag is flying at the Civic Centre in Motherwell to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight, which runs from 21 September to 4 October.

A popular community organisation is set to breathe new life into Gowkthrapple Community Centre following the approval of the transfer of the building through a successful bid to the council’s Community Asset Transfer programme. 

North Lanarkshire businesses are being encouraged to take part in a new Community Priorities Survey and share their views on what matters most for local communities over the next decade.

An “incredible” 90-year-old runner who completed a 10-kilometre race in just over an hour is believed to have set a world best time for his age.