One of Coatbridge’s best-known historic buildings is being given a new lease of life as part of a major town centre regeneration project which will create 43 new council homes for rent.

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. 

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.