A major UK company has expanded its operations in North Lanarkshire.

The town and community hub programme took another significant step forward this week following the approval of two new projects.

Work is starting on North Lanarkshire’s Covid-19 memorial at Strathclyde Country Park.

Towns and communities across North Lanarkshire are set to benefit from ‘Living Christmas Trees’ after councillors approved proposals for the scheme.

Airdrie Town Hall will reopen in April as an entertainment and arts venue, following its use in recent years by NHS Lanarkshire.