500 young people from across North Lanarkshire have been recognised for completing their Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards (DofE).

Pupils from St Kevin's Primary School entertained guests with songs from popular West End musicals as their new £17.3 million community hub in Bargeddie was officially opened.

Demolition work is getting underway on two former council buildings in Bellshill, paving the way for plans to bring new council homes to the town centre.

A major programme to refresh North Lanarkshire's town centres is making excellent progress as improvements take shape in communities across the area.

Pupils and staff at Clarkston Primary have had a year of success, gaining awards for their efforts on the sports pitch, in the classroom and in the community.