A MOTHERWELL nature reserve has been recognised with a national award for its contribution to a partnership project involving people affected by substance misuse.

A GROUP of 10 first year pupils from Taylor recently enjoyed the opportunity to attend the launch of Catholic Education Week which took place in Our Lady and St Francis Primary in Carfin.

IS athletics being given a raw deal at the new Ravenscraig regional sports facility?

EVERY week the Times & Speaker teams up with the Scottish SPCA in a bid to rehome a pet.

A GROUP from the Motherwell-based 498 (Wishaw) Squadron Air Cadets took to the skies for their first experience of flying recently.

GROUPS and clubs in Jerviston are celebrating after a £37,000 refurbishment to the area’s community centre.

Dalziel High has successfully passed the recertification process to maintain its Customer Service Excellence Award status.

THE next stage of refurbishment work at Motherwell’s Dalziel St Andrew’s Church got under way this week.

NEWARTHILL fundraiser Kirsty Gardiner is planning a charity night.

TRIBUTE has been paid to a well-known Motherwell newsagent and Rotarian who passed away last Monday.

A DEDICATED volunteer group, which has been serving the community for almost 60 years, has had to call it a day after failing to attract new members.

A MOTHERWELL woman is urging people to be aware of the symptoms of meningitis after almost dying from the disease at New Year.

Pupils from all year groups at Clyde Valley have been reflecting upon the lessons of history as part of the school’s marking of the recent Holocaust Memorial Day.

A GROUP of Higher photography pupils from Braidhurst recently visited Summerlee Museum in Coatbridge for a photo shoot.

Youth employment, transportation concerns, crime, development on the Ravenscraig site, education and sporting opportunities were some of the key issues raised by young people at a special event held in Motherwell.

A NEWARTHILL woman is preparing to get on her bike to raise money for not one, but three charities.

A NUMBER of third year pupils at Clyde Valley recently investigated issues that they feel are important, as part of their involvement in the BBC Schools Questions and Answers initiative.

BRANNOCK High has engaged in a working global partnership with the charity Scotia Aid, and in particular with the Holy Family School, Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Clyde Valley pupils played a prominent part in a North Lanarkshire Council youth consultation event at Motherwell Civic Centre.

The Children in Need charity has received a massive boost following the 16th annual North Lanarkshire Council Burns Supper.