On 9 December 1955, Cumbernauld was officially designated as Scotland’s third new town under the New Towns Act 1946. 

Our Lady's High has been successful re-accredited as a Gold Rights Respecting School after a follow up visit from UNICEF in September.

Three of Motherwell’s tallest and most recognisable residential towers - Draffen, Allan, and Coursington towers have been demolished in a carefully planned blowdown, ending more than 50 years of housing history in the town.

Motherwell will again host the North Lanarkshire Half Marathon next year, building on the enormous success of the inaugural event in 2025, which saw hundreds of runners, spectators and families take part in a celebration of community spirit, fitness and fun. 

The latest session of our digital intergenerational project has come to a successful close, with another great session between tenants of Victoria Gardens retirement complex and P6 and P7 digital leaders from Victoria Primary School.