Hundreds of runners took to the streets of Motherwell and surrounding areas as the North Lanarkshire Half Marathon returned for its second year. 

Pupils at Chryston High School will have more opportunities to develop key vocational skills thanks to a new construction training shed delivered as part of the school’s extension project.

Plans to introduce mid-market rent homes have taken another step forward, with a proposed 28-home pilot at Coats House in Airdrie.

Work is well underway on a new pump track at Airdrie Leisure Centre, with the £186,000 project already starting to take shape.

Almost £100,000 of funding is set to support community and voluntary organisations across Cumbernauld and the wider area, with 19 organisations recommended for awards through this year’s Campsies Grant Award Programme.