Mossend Railfreight Community Consultation Event

PD Stirling Ltd, the Bellshill based operators of Mossend Railhead is hosting a community consultation event on Saturday 1 June 2013 at Bellshill Cultural Centre about a proposed development which aims to become Scotland's leading railfreight park.

Music project is making sure the kids are alright in North Lanarkshire

A hit music initiative helping disengaged young people in North Lanarkshire has received a £2,000 funding boost from UK Steel Enterprise - and used this to leverage a further £20,000.

North Lanarkshire Council has finger on the pulse of business innovation

When print business directors identified a new business opportunity, they knew where to turn for help: North Lanarkshire Council.

Lanarkshire food and drink companies asked for the right mixture

Local food and drink companies are being asked to take part in a survey to determine a new business support project.

Charity fundraiser gets off to flying start thanks to local support

Two events to raise cash for seriously ill and disabled children are ready for take-off, having secured funding from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE).

North Lanarkshire businesses asked for their opinion in land review

Businesses in North Lanarkshire are being asked to take part in a land supply review.

Celebrating Lanarkshire's Best in Business

Glitz and glamour were brought back to Motherwell Concert Hall last Friday night at the 20th year celebrations of the Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards, which showcased the regions's best business.

Lanarkshire Business on Show

Over 400 businesses flocked to Ravenscraig Regional Sports Centre on Thursday 7 March for the Lanarkshire Business Show.

Local businesses get to question banks

Over 30 Lanarkshire businesses took advanatge of the opportunity to put their views and questions to representatives from funding lenders and three major banks.

Employment boost as Virgin Media announces 60 new jobs at Bellshill

Virgin Media announced that it is creating 60 new jobs at the company’s Bellshill base.

Motherwell Bridge confirms support for Lanarkshire Business Awards

Lanarkshire young entrepreneurs brave the Dragons' Lair

When teenagers Gordon Smith and Vidushi Sinha took on North Lanarkshire's dragons they wore their hearts on their sleeves.

Wishaw entrepreneur baskets in success

Gift baskets are great to receive and Wishaw entrepreneur Pam Simmons received a gift of her own when she won a competition run by North Lanarkshire Council to win a year's free rent at new business units at Netherdale Park.

Eurocentral continues to buck trend with fourth deal of 2012

Muse Developments has announced that the company has secured its fourth deal of 2012 at Eurocentral, Scotland's leading production/distribution - further demonstrating that the site is continuing to buck the market trend and attract new business.

Marstons to serve up new pub restaurant at Ravenscraig

The UK's largest independent brewing and pub company, Marstons, is to invest almost £3 million in a new development at Ravenscraig.

New skills support service for North Lanarkshire employers

Employers in North Lanarkshire are now able to access the help they need to recruit and develop skilled people following the launch of a brand new web service - Our Skillsforce.

Milton Rovers YFC scores again with UKSE

Milton Rovers YFC is set to kick off the new football season with top facilities thanks to a £5,000 grant from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE), South Lanarkshire LEADER Programme's Developing Local Communities Fund (DLCF) and the Renewable Energy Fund (REF).

Carluke Girls Brigade find their way thanks to UKSE and DLCF

The 1st Carluke Girls Brigade is enjoying a host of new expedition gear thanks to a £5,000 from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE) and South Lanarkshire's LEADER Programme's Developing Local Communities Fund (DLCF).

Lanarkshire Business Awards celebrating 20 years

The 2013 Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards are celebrating their 20th year and the search is on for the very best in Lanarkshire business.

UKSE funds safety at Motherwell primary school

UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE) is helping to spread important safety messages to children in Lanarkshire by purchasing specialist workbooks for children at Muirhouse Primary.

12 month graduate placement opportunity

Celebrating Lanarkshire 2013 (CL2013) is a partnership initiative to celebrate Lanarkshire’s assets and achievements and to promote the area as a place of opportunity and highlight the quality of life the region has to offer, reinforcing the message that it is an attractive place to visit, live and work in.

Burtonwood Generator Group to move into Scottish base at Eurocentral

A second significant lease agreement in six months by Muse Developments at Eurocentral has highlighted the continued demand for smaller, modern industrial units within the commercial property sector in Scotland.

Lanarkshire to celebrate finest local fare at Taste of Edinburgh

Lanarkshire hosts volleyball final

The largest volleyball event ever hosted in Scotland took centre stage at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility last week thanks to a cash boost from local sponsors UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE).

Rent-free windfall for small businesses

A clutch of local businesses have 15,000 reasons to be happy.

Wishaw steel company to feature on Grand Designs

A Wishaw-based steel fabrication company is to appear on smash hit property show Grand Designs after their structural steel expertise provided the heart of a unique airfield property.

Lanarkshire Business Week

A great place to do business - that's one of the main themes of the first Lanarkshire Business Week.

Gael get business boost in the Middle East

East Kilbride based software and technology experts, Gael, has expanded the company’s representation in the Middle East by signing a new partnership agreement with US supply chain solutions giants, Inventory Locator Service (ILS).

Eddie Stobart Eurocentral deal boosts Scottish commercial property sector

The Scottish commercial property sector received a significant boost this week with the news that Eddie Stobart Ltd.

Search for Lanarkshire's best in business

Lanarkshire's top business talents are gearing up for one of the year's most prestigious regional awards ceremonies on Friday 2nd March 2012 at the Shawlands Park Hotel.

Cathkin Clean urges businesses to support children's charity

Local laundry and dry-cleaning specialist Cathkin Clean is plunging in to support a large-scale charity venture – Cleaners for Causes – just four years after the business faced being washed up.

Meet Lanarkshire's Business Award Finalists

The countdown is on to the Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards Dinner on Friday 2nd March 2012.

Carluke volleyball team scores sponsorship from UKSE

A local youth volleyball team from Carluke has netted a new strip deal thanks to sponsorship from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE), the Tata Steel Subsidiary tasked with economic regeneration.

New den for Roastcosy following Dragon tv debut

UK Steel Enterprise is welcoming Innovative Gadgets Ltd to its innovation centre after the Roastcosy inventor’s recent starring role on Dragons’ Den sparked a massive surge in business.

Muse £33m development brings enterprise zone opportunity to market

Muse Developments has completed its latest phase of speculative development at the highly successful Eurocentral Business Park in Lanarkshire.

Free rent competition for businesses at Netherdale Park

North Lanarkshire Council, in conjunction with Business Gateway Lanarkshire, is giving the local business community a boost with a chance to win a year's free rent at North Lanarkshire's newest business location.

Top apprentice awarded the John Stephen Memorial Honour

Engineering student David Scott has been awarded the John Stephen Memorial accolade at a ceremony held in Motherwell College.

Scotland's top skills college

Motherwell College led the field with more awards than any other Scottish College at the recent Worldskills UK Scottish Skills Awards Ceremony.

Search underway for Lanarkshire's best in business

The countdown has begun for local businesses and organisations to get their entries in for the Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards 2012.

The Face of Motherwell College - the results

After weeks of campaigning by candidates and more than 140 entries, the public has cast its vote and chosen the new faces of Motherwell College 2011-2012.

Ice Cream for Miss COCO

Scotland's favourite chocolate is just about to get better.

Success for Motherwell College graduates

From the BBC's critically acclaimed Inspector George Gently to the face of Irn Bru, graduates from Motherwell College's Performing Arts course are winning starring roles in the industry.

Ravenscraig venue for unveiling of new LTA mini tennis sponsor

Ravenscraig was the venue selected for the announcement that Highland Spring, the official water supplier to the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), has extended its partnership with the governing body to become the new sponsor of LTA mini tennis.

Lanarkshire entrepreneurs celebrated at awards

Facilities management firm founder Mark Greenaway has been named Lanarkshire’s top young entrepreneur at the regional finals of the 2011 Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT) Awards.

Sports mad kids meet rugby heroes at Ravenscraig

Scottish Rugby internationalits Alastair Kellock and Ruaridh Jackson joined a host of sports coaches at Ravenscarig National Sports Centre in Lanarkshire as tey took part on Highland Spring's New Balls for Britain Academy sports day event.

Miller Construction begin multi million pound contract at Eurocentral

Commercial development and urban regeneration company Muse Developments, has awarded Miller Construction a £7.

Jobs boost for Larkhall with £55m development

Employment opportunities are to be significantly boosted in Larkhall following the decision by South Lanarkshire Council to grant planning consent in principle to Muse Developments for the delivery of a £55 million mixed-use development in the town.

Multi-million pound investment drives new phase at Eurocentral

Muse Developments has announced that it is to progress with a new phase of development at its hugely successful Eurocentral Business Park in Lanarkshire on the A8/M8 motorway, following a major £33m investment deal.

Lanarkshire celebrates its business success

The most prestigious night in Lanarkshire's business calendar got underway on Friday night at the AlonA Hotel, Strathclyde Country Park.

Lanarkshire set to celebrate business successes

Lanarkshire's success in business excellence will be celebrated at a prestigious awards ceremony later this week.

Work begins on new Lanarkshire business park

The first stage of a £12 million business park development in North Lanarkshire is getting underway.

Finalists get set for Lanarkshire Business Awards

With just over 2 weeks until the Lanarkshire ‘business oscars' companies across Lanarkshire are gearing up to find out who will be crowned winners at the  Lanarkshire's Business Excellence Awards on Friday 11th March 2011.

Doors open to Airdrie landmark

A landmark Airdrie building is throwing the doors open to the public after a multi-million pound rebuild.

More businesses countdown to Lanarkshire business awards

Lanarkshire's top business talents are gearing up for one of the year's most prestigious awards ceremonies.

First finalists announced for Lanarkshire's business oscars

Lanarkshire's success as a place to do business will be celebrated at the Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards Dinner on Friday 11th March 2011.

North Lanarkshire looks for the next factor

School-leavers in North Lanarkshire are the focus of a national programme which provides learning and employment opportunities.

Lanarkshire search for best in business

The race is on to honour the top companies in the 2011 Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards.

Countdown has begun to celebrating Lanarkshire business success

The countdown has begun for local businesses and organisations to get their entries in for the

Multi million pound investment completed at Eurocentral

A major speculative build at one of Scotland's most prestigious industrial business parks has been completed on budget and ahead of schedule by Muse Developments.

Serving up Lanarkshire's finest

Lanarkshire's culinary delights took centre stage at a successful event involving key food and drink companies from all over Lanarkshire.

Motherwell Football Club helps fans to get fit

Motherwell Football Club is taking part in an SPL initiative called "Football Fans in Training" encourgaing fans to get involved.

Leading Scots golfer continues links with Maxim

The sponsorship deal between Scottish golf pro Alistair Forsyth and the prestigious Maxim Office Park in Lanarkshire has been extended until the end of 2010.

North Lanarkshire carers offered support to return to work

People across North Lanarkshire who are involved in caring for friends or relatives but are keen to return to work are being encouraged to seek support as part of National Carers Week.

Lanarkshire woman's tasty idea is a tv hit

A woman who loves inventing gadgets is hoping her latest creation, the Roastcosy, is a hit with food lovers.

Could your business help students Step onto the career ladder?

Could your business benefit from a fresh approach and some extra help? As organisers of the Step Programme, WEA Scotland is looking for small to medium sized businesses to place undergraduate students with to carry out a project over the summer.

High hopes for speculative build at Eurocentral

Muse Developments has announced the names of its two new production and distribution units currently under construction at the highly successful Eurocentral Business Park.

Picture this - Motherwell College photography exhibition

Every picture tells a story and the unbelievably high quality of photos that will be on display at an evening exhibition on Friday 27 May at Motherwell College, tells the story of just how talented the College photography students are.

Muse agrees deal with RBS at Eurocentral

Muse Developments has reached an agreement with the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to acquire the bank's interests in the 650-acre Eurocentral Business Park, situated in Lanarkshire on the A8/M8 between Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Motherwell College - starts at the drawing board

A few lucky people will be able to get the chance to learn more about world class animation, filming, game and creative image design from the experts if they apply early for a free ticket.

Lanarkshire firm lands £7m contract

Lanarkshire based CMS Enviro Systems has secured a £7 million contract with Fife Council after a successful European tender.

Motherwell Football Club apprentices hitting the target

Motherwell Football Club apprentices have shown they are as sharp off the pitch as they are on it.

£21m green investment at Eurocentral

Muse Developments has announced a new, multi-million pound investment at its Eurocentral Business Park, located in Lanarkshire off the M8 between Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Over 1500 Modern Apprenticeships created in North Lanarkshire

1,542 people in North Lanarkshire have begun Modern Apprenticeships over the past year.

New Business Location For North Lanarkshire

The first key project for Fusion Assets, North Lanarkshire’s regeneration company, has been approved by the Board of the Company.

Scottish Secretary visits Maxim Office Park

The Secretary of State for Scotland, Jim Murphy MP has visited Lanarkshire's Maxim Office Park to mark the completion of the UK's largest speculative office park, located on the M8 motorway at Eurocentral.

More than 2000 into work in North Lanarkshire

One of the local authorities hit hardest by the recession in Scotland is leading the way in getting unemployed people back into work.

Foundations laid for new Ravenscraig community

One of the largest regeneration projects in Europe has reached a significant milestone as the construction work on the first family homes at the 1,100 acre site of the former Ravenscraig steelworks gets underway.

Papillon nursery to collaborate with Coatbridge College

State of the art nursery Papillon has confirmed its status as one of Scotland's most innovative childcare facilities by teaming up with Coatbridge College to deliver a series of thought-provoking workshops for parents.

North Lanarkshire groups urged to bid for major funding

Community groups and local projects across North Lanarkshire are being urged to apply for major funding which could help to transform their local environment.

GR Contracts secures £2 million worth of contracts

A Wishaw-based steel fabrication company is looking forward to a successful 2010 having already secured contracts worth over £2 million, safeguarding local jobs and allowing it to continue with expansion plans put in place last year.

Ready Steady Cook for Cumbernauld pupils

Pupils at a Cumbernauld school proved they could handle the heat in the kitchen when they took on a professional chef in a ‘Master Chef' style competition judged by Tam Cowan.

Motherwell Bridge secures multi-million pound storage tank contract

Motherwell Bridge, the Lanarkshire-based engineering contractor, has secured a multi-million pound contract and announced that it is to create a new division to capitalise on opportunities in the emerging anaerobic digestion (AD) sector.

Businesses urged to tap into public sector investment

BUSINESSES throughout Lanarkshire are being encouraged to visit a free event for advice on how to do business with the public sector.

Cash boost to help Lanarkshire residents get back to work

Ten community projects across North Lanarkshire are to receive a New Year funding boost to help them support local people back into work.

Leading safety specialists relocate to Strathclyde Business Park

Leading providers of bespoke safety equipment MSA Britain have chosen to re-locate their UK and Ireland HQ to Strathclyde Business Park (SBP).

Lanarkshire company secures £8m of contracts

Bone Steel, one of the UK's leading steel fabrication and construction companies, has enjoyed a successful start to the New Year after securing a series of contracts worth in excess of £8 million.

JLS to beat again at Hamilton Park Racecourse

Hamilton Park Racecourse, in association with leading concert producers Liz Hobbs Group Ltd, are pleased to confirm chart toppers, JLS are set to return to the Lanarkshire racecourse on Friday 23rd July 2010.

Fairbridge adds a touch of green to Maxim

Maxim has teamed up with Scottish charity Fairbridge to enhance the environment at the UK's largest speculatively built office park.

Cumbernauld Theatre's new spring season help banish winter blues

Happy New Year! Let Cumbernauld Theatre's new 2010 spring season melt away the winter blues as they continue to bring only the best in high quality productions from plan B, Ballet West, Theatre Modo, Random Accomplice, Company Chordelia Dance Theatre and many more.

East Kilbride company celebrates multi-million pound contract

An East Kilbride-based company is celebrating after securing a multi-million pound licensing contract from one of the biggest fashion brands in the world.

Major boost to transport links at Maxim

A major new transport strategy has been unveiled to support up to 8,000 new jobs at Maxim Office Park in Lanarkshire, the UK's largest speculative office development.

Secure a Hughes for Keeps

Located on the former site of Glasgow Zoo, buyers have had the stealth of a Cheetah in the Serengeti when it comes to hunting down the property of their dreams at Miller Homes' Keepers Gate development - a feat the latest release of Hughes style properties is sure to achieve.

Lanarkshire recycling company on track for success thanks to UKSE

A pioneering Scottish start-up company, which has received support from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE), the Corus subsidiary tasked with economic regeneration, is set to offer a world first in recycling from its new headquarters at Grovewood Business Centre in Strathclyde Business Park.

Agent Appointed For Lanarkshire's Newest Business Location

Knight Frank LLP has been appointed as the leading agent for Drumpellier Business Park, North Lanarkshire’s newest business location.

Lanarkshire businessman secures top business award

The managing director of Scotland's largest diamond drilling company has been named as the country's Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year at a prestigious awards ceremony in Glasgow.

Hamilton International Park welcomes Britain's favourite retailer

In what has been billed as one of the most significant property deals of the year, "Britain's Favourite Retailer" John Lewis Plc is the latest occupier to expand and locate to Hamilton International Park, in a move which will create 280 new jobs.

Fine dining for charity at Strathclyde Business Park

160 of Scotland's leading property professionals descended on Strathclyde Business Park on Friday 30th October, to continue their support of St Andrew's Hospice.

Regus deal creates ideal global satellite base in Lanarkshire

Maxim Office Park has announced that Regus - the world's largest provider of workplace solutions - is to take a significant lease at its prestigious site in Lanarkshire.

Miller Homes help buyers make first move in Lanarkshire

For first time buyers in Lanarkshire, award winning housebuilder, Miller Homes' may hold the key to helping them take their first step onto the property ladder with the company's latest buying package, Foundation which is available at its stylish apartment development, Colville Wynd in Carfin, near Motherwell.

Scotland's Homes for the future to take shape at Ravenscraig

The companies tasked with designing and building Scotland's homes of the future at a groundbreaking innovation park in the heart of Ravenscraig have been announced.

Miller Homes moving package offers support to Lanarkshire buyers

Miller Homes is offering Lanarkshire buyers the ideal way to make their move even easier, with the company's ever more popular Movemaker+ initiative.

Trade opportunity at BBC Good Food Show Scotland

Lanarkshire's food producers are showcasing their wares on the Lanarkshire stand at the BBC Good Food Show Scotland on 30 October to 1 November at Glasgow's SECC.

Berits & Brown move into Maxim

Upmarket licensed delicatessen and coffee shop Berits & Brown has become the latest major lettings deal unveiled at the Maxim development at Eurocentral in Lanarkshire.

Hamilton Park hosts end of season double header

Hamilton Park Racecourse is set to end the racing season on a high note with two days of entertainment and quality racing for all the family to enjoy.

Maxim is ready for business

First Minister Alex Salmond joined Olympic medal hero Sir Chris Hoy in officially declaring the Maxim office park in Lanarkshire "open for business".

A trio of incentives to delight Airdrie househunters

It's three times a charm for buyers at Miller Homes' attractive Victoria Park Gardens development in Airdrie, where a trio of incentives, designed to make buying, selling and moving even easier, offer the perfect accompaniment to any purchasing decision.

ABBA are Bjorn Again at Hamilton Park

As ABBA mania once again sweeps the UK, Hamilton Park is gearing up to welcome super group Björn Again to the stage for Flower of Scotland Family Day on Sunday (September 20).

Lightbody lease new warehouse facility at Eurocentral

One of the UK's leading food groups is to establish a major new distribution facility on the Eurocentral business park in Lanarkshire.

Lanarkshire to make a splash at Great Scottish Swim

Strathclyde Country Park will be home to the inaugural British Gas Great Scottish Swim on Saturday (29th August).

Miller Homes spread optimism with launch of TV campaign

Following the positive impact of Miller Homes' pilot TV campaign in the North East of England, the award wining house builder launches a TV campaign in Scotland, starting Monday 31st August.

Ceremony signals new future for Airdrie

The start of construction on a £3 million project to transform a key site in Airdrie town centre has been marked by an official sod cutting ceremony.

Westerwood awarded silver for going green

The Westerwood Hotel and Golf Resort in Cumbernauld is celebrating after achieving silver accreditation within the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS).

Bjorn Again at racecourse's Flower of Scotland day

After the sell-out success of the X Factor Family Night at Hamilton Park a few weeks ago, the racecourse has once again secured a big name act for its Flower of Scotland Family Day.

Affordability hots up this summer with Miller Homes

Things are ‘hotting up' this summer at Miller Homes' Victoria Park Gardens development.

Italian flavour comes to Lanarkshire

It may not have the Mediterranean temperatures, but Hamilton will be bringing a taste of Palermo, Rome, Milan and maybe even Turin to Lanarkshire next Wednesday, 12th August, as Hamilton Park Racecourse celebrates its inaugural Italian Night.

Miller Homes treats Highfield Manor to summer makeover

Celebrating summer in style, the former Nairn view home at Miller Homes' Highfield Manor development in East Kilbride has been upgraded to showhome status, following a stylish interior design makeover.

Massimo Restaurants move to Scotland's largest office development

Massimo Restaurants, one of Scotland's leading Italian restaurant groups, has announced a major deal with the Maxim office park development in Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Shared equity success confirms Miller Homes optimism

Miller Homes is reporting renewed optimism in the Scottish housing market, attributing the increased positivity of house buyers to its shared equity scheme.

Hamilton racecourse kicks off Glasgow fair weekend

It's racing aplenty as the Glasgow Fair weekend approaches, with Hamilton Park Racecourse's offering of fantastic sporting entertainment.

Rockstar energy drink partners new Lanarkshire paintball centre

Energy drink Rockstar has become the exclusive soft drink sponsor of the UK's first purpose built tournament paintball field, the Terminator paintball arena near Cambuslang.

Lanarkshire man hits hole in one with tee-rific prize

Lanarkshire man, Martin Cox, will be the envy of everyone at Hamilton Golf Club after being named the lucky winner of a set of custom-fitted Wilson golf clubs courtesy of Greaves Sports.

Community planning partners sign landmark agreement

Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Learning has signed the first Single Outcome Agreement involving South Lanarkshire's community planning partners and the Scottish Government.

Remploy celebrates employment successes

The Rt Hon Jack McConnell MSP visited Remploy's latest recruitment branch in Hamilton to find out more about the services it offers to South Lanarkshire jobseekers with a disability or health condition.

A taste of Italy in Lanarkshire at SBP

Occupiers at Strathclyde Business Park this month welcomed the arrival of two new operators to the Park retail parade.

Baguette Express signs deal at Maxim

Successful food retail franchise, Baguette Express, is continuing its aggressive UK expansion with the conclusion of a deal for an outlet on the prestigious Maxim office park development in Lanarkshire.

Magnificent 7 for Team Lanarkshire in Athens

Team Lanarkshire, Scotland's only representatives at the International Children's Games in Athens, has come home with a magnificent seven medal haul.

Top honour for Hamilton Park hospitality star

General manager of catering and events at Hamilton Park Racecourse, Gavin Tiffin, has scooped one of the highest accolades in the hospitality industry by winning an Acorn Award.

M&Ds celebrates 10 million visitors with free day

To celebrate its 10millionth visitor since it opened in 1996, M&D's is having a sizzling one day only FREE summer deal.

Lanarkshire company flies high as it celebrates first birthday

Over 100 customers and 25 suppliers attended an event to celebrate the 1st birthday of timber and panel products distributor James Latham's Scottish site.

There's no questioning the sport at Hamilton Racecoure

Sporting prowess is needed on Tuesday (30th June) when punters are put to the test at Hamilton Park Racecourse's Question of Sport Day.

Professional cooks pass the test in Lanarkshire

Motherwell College is one of only three colleges in Scotland to offer the City and Guilds Diploma in Professional Cookery.

Hamilton Park gets in party mood

The summer party season gets into full swing on Thursday (25 June), as Hamilton Park Racecourse hosts its Summer Office Party Night.

Strathclyde Business Park welcomes Scotland's oldest college

Coatbridge College have signed a two year agreement to re-locate their entire campus to Strathclyde Business Park, whilst their £25m campus re-development project is completed.

Odds on for a great day at the races

The annual Lanarkshire Chamber of Commerce Race Day meeting at Hamilton Park Racecourse returns for its 12th outing on Wednesday 17th June.

Pixie dust over Hamilton Park charity night

Rising star Pixie Lott has been confirmed to perform live at Hamilton Park Racecourse on Wednesday June 10, for The Silver Bell Racenight in association with Cash for Kids.

Maximum horsepower as quality produce and top cars go to the races

Hamilton Park Racecourse is geeing up to celebrate the finest local foods this Friday (29 May) with Scottish Farmers' Market Day, before burning some rubber with Hamilton Park Motorshow Day on Thursday (4 June).

Major UK steel company chooses Lanarkshire for expansion

Almondale Investments has secured a major industrial letting that will bring the UK's largest independent sheet and plate stockholding company to Lanarkshire.

Dobbies future is healthy as customers grow their own

GHI flies the flag for environmental standards

GHI Contracts, one of Scotland's leading commercial property fit-out and refurbishment specialists, has received accreditation from a leading industry body.

Nursery development to create 40 new jobs

One of Scotland's leading child care providers is to create 40 jobs in Lanarkshire with the opening of a major new nursery facility on the country's largest office park development.

Spring into party at Hamilton Park

Hamilton Park Racecourse hosts its first evening meeting of the new season with its Spring Office Party Night this Friday (8 May).

European election get into action

South Lanarkshire Council's election team is already preparing for this year's European Election on Thursday 4 June.

Top refurb firm upgrades Shotts Leisure Centre

One of Scotland's leading commercial property refurbishment firms has been commissioned to carry out extensive improvement works at Shotts Leisure Centre, which will see locals benefiting from a new state-of-the-art air conditioned gymnasium.

Hamilton Park season gets off to racing start

Hamilton Park Racecourse opens its gates for the start of its 2009 racing season on Sunday, 3rd May - kicking off with the annual Cancer Research UK Family Day.

South Lanarkshire Council needs your views

South Lanarkshire Council is reviewing how easy it is to contact them and how useful their information is.

Lucky locals win race to become faces of Hamilton Park

Eight Lanarkshire locals have beaten off stiff competition to be Hamilton Park Racecourse's ‘Faces of the Races' winners.

DSV's new facility opens at Eurocentral

Global transport and logistics company DSV Road opens a new distribution facility at the Eurocentral business park in Lanarkshire later this month.

Hamilton Park brings down prices for new season

Hamilton Park Racecourse has reacted to the credit crunch by cutting entrance prices ahead of its new 2009 season.

Maxim achieves top marks

The largest office park currently under construction in the UK has achieved top level industry ratings for building efficiency, performance and sustainability.

Banking on success at Eurocentral

A new agreement between the developers of Eurocentral and The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is set to improve banking services for the 3,000 people currently working at the Lanarkshire business park.

Bone Steel's performance leads to recruitment drive

Bone Steel, one of the UK's premier steel contractors, has embarked on a recruitment drive after successfully securing a number of large contracts.

Lanarkshire firms offered chance to win free water

Lanarkshire companies will be invited to do their bit for the environment this week - and win the chance to avoid water bills for a year at the same time.

Fast track property deal saves 22 jobs and 72 nursery places

Twenty-two jobs have been saved and 72 nursery places secured following a swift property re-letting deal in Lanarkshire.

Motherwell College presents Rent

Tickets are going fast for the Scottish Student Premiere of ‘Rent' coming to Motherwell Theatre from 1st to 3rd April.

Lanarkshire's athletics championships will kick start inaugrual Golden League

Wishaw will play host to the new Scottish Inter-Regional Championships on Sunday 10 May, which form part of scottishathletics Golden League.

Hoover relocates to Tannochside

HF Developments are pleased to announce that Hoover Candy have signed a fifteen year lease for 8,555 sq ft at 1 Forrest Gate at Tannochside Business Park.

The X Factor comes to Hamilton

The X Factor is coming to Hamilton Park this summer after the Lanarkshire racecourse sealed a major coup in signing pop sensations JLS, Ruth Lorenzo and Diana Vickers to perform a one-off, live gig for punters at the track.

Motherwell College given go-ahead to offer IB diploma

Motherwell College has become the first and only state-funded education establishment in Scotland to be authorised to deliver the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma course.

Wishaw company defies crunch with support from UKSE

A six-figure funding package from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE), the Corus subsidiary tasked with economic regeneration, has enabled a Wishaw-based steel fabrication company to buck the current economic trend and expand its premises.

Investment brings first pro-standard American style paintball to Scotland

Over £300,000 in investment is turning a site in Cambuslang into Scotland's first all-weather professional standard paintball arena.

Toasts, tributes and £10,000 for Childline

HF Developments hosted a Burns Celebration at Strathclyde Business Park's Avondale Restaurant, to raise vital funds for ChildLine.

Pamper yourself at Motherwell College's Passion 4 Hair

Motherwell College has a fully operational hair salon - ‘Passion 4 Hair' - where you can take advantage of credit crunch prices.

Primary pupils get close up of UK's largest speculative build office park

Pupils from Aitkenhead Primary in Uddingston got a chance to be real-life "Bob the Builders" when they visited the UK's largest live office park development, which is due for completion at Eurocentral next year.

Launch of Spirit of South Lanarkshire Tartan

The 'Spirit of South Lanarkshire' tartan has been launched in this, the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns and the year of Homecoming Scotland.

New Year... new sales masterclass for Lanarkshire businesswomen

Securing sales is the Holy Grail of any business and Lanarkshire's entrepreneurial women can learn the secrets of successful selling at 2009's first Women into Business (WIB) event on Wednesday 21st January.

Calcarb boosts jobs at Eurocentral with location of world HQ

A leading manufacturer and global supplier of high quality carbon has boosted its presence on the Eurocentral business park in Lanarkshire by relocating its world headquarters to the development.

UKSE gives children's charity a Christmas boost

UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE), the Corus subsidiary tasked with economic regeneration, has donated £2,000 to Scotland's largest children's charity which will be used to provide warm, safe accommodation for children who have runaway from home this Christmas.

Maxim strengthens team as landmark project begins completion

Maxim Office Park, the UK's largest live office park project, has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Laurence Casserly as the development's Project Manager.

Construction firm relocate to Eurocentral

Construction firm R&D Construction has announced its relocation to the Eurocentral business park in Lanarkshire.

Scottish businesses team up to help the homeless world cup

Media technology company Moviecom.

Win a car at the Brandon Shopping Centre

The Brandon Shopping Centre, in the heart of Motherwell, has linked up with 102.

Lanarkshire Chamber of Commerce launches channel to help local businesses

Lanarkshire Chamber of Commerce has launched an online TV channel that will broadcast to local companies and entrepreneurs seeking advice on how to develop and grow their businesses.

Barnardo's Scotland's annual fundraiser at Scotkart

The annual Barnardo's Scotland team karting challenge was held at Scotkart Cambuslang on Thursday night (12th November).

Lanarkshire's lottery bid needs your help

The Friends of Centenary and West End Park group have successfully managed to reach the final stage of the Big Lottery Peoples Millions Fund.

Weather the economic storm with help from Business Gateway

As the economic climate continues to deteriorate, new and existing businesses based throughout Lanarkshire can tackle tough market conditions head on with the help of free workshops run by Business Gateway, Lanarkshire Office.

Business cafe aims to unlock Lanarkshire's entrepreneurial spirit

Starting up a new business can be a daunting prospect, especially in these difficult economic times, but expert help is at hand for Lanarkshire's budding entrepreneurs.

Christmas switches on in Motherwell

The Christmas Lights will be switched on in Motherwell Town Centre on Friday 14 November in a family fun show in Brandon Shopping Centre.

Lewis Hamilton helps Lanarkshire business avoid the credit crunch

The success of Formula 1 sensation Lewis Hamilton is helping a Lanarkshire business avoid the effects of the credit crunch.

All smiles at Hamilton International Park

Hamilton International Park is delighted to announce the opening of two new retailers to the Park - Compliments Hair & Beauty Salon and dental practice Smile Scene.

University presents statue to Council

South Lanarkshire Council has been presented with a stunning statue to mark the creation of Scotland's largest modern university - the University of the West of Scotland (UWS).

Summit Point snapped up by Centrica

Following the recent acquisition of a high quality industrial unit at Hamilton International Park, the building has been let to leading gas and electricity supplier Centrica.

EK company charms Europe

UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE) has helped an East Kilbride-based company secure almost £500,000 in funding which it will use to expand into Europe.

Polish up award winning skills with Business Gateway

Lanarkshire businesses wanting to add silverware to their mantelpiece will be able to hone their award entry skills at the area's premier networking event on Monday, October 27th.

Ravenscraig becomes a work of art

One of the largest public art installations in Scotland has been unveiled in the heart of the ambitious redevelopment of Ravenscraig in Lanarkshire.

Join the cream of Lanarkshire's female entrepreneurs

Lanarkshire's burgeoning community of female entrepreneurs is being invited to attend the launch night of this year's influential Women into Business (WIB) programme.

Lanarkshire gets cash boost for tourism campaign

Lanarkshire's tourism operators have successfully grant funding from VisitScotland to launch a £30k marketing campaign targeting visitors in Carlisle and the North-West of England.

Sticky business could help Lanarkshire companies beat the credit crunch

Two of the country's top entrepreneurs will give Lanarkshire companies advice and inspiration on how to weather the credit crunch at a special Business Insight event hosted by Business Gateway Lanarkshire.

Broadgate Estates to run UK's largest business park

Maxim - Lanarkshire's newest and the UK's largest office park development - is preparing to go live with the appointment of Broadgate Estates Ltd to manage the £330 million development.

Retro stars wow crowds at Strathclyde Park

Over 10,000 retro revellers re-lived their youths as the second ever Retrofest festival rocked Strathclyde Country Park to a sell out audience.

Locals urged to get noses wet for Scottish Animal Week

The Hamilton branch of Pets at Home is teaming up with the Scottish SPCA to launch the first ever ‘Wet Nose Day', in support of Scottish Animal Week.

Scotland's leading golfer signs up for Lanarkshire office park putting deal

The golfing world's highest ranked Scot* is to team up with the UK's leading speculative build office park development in a unique collaboration that will create one of the country's largest PGA-approved putting surfaces.

Centralpoint Elite Logistics Park on the right TRAC

Centralpoint, The Elite Logistics Park at Eurocentral has concluded a deal to attract its first tenant, TRAC International Ltd.

Locals urged to volunteer for Scottish Animal Week

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for local volunteers to help raise crucial funds during Scottish Animal Week, from 1-6 September.

Hamilton racecourse looks east to add some spice

Kung fu displays, astrology and the very best in Chinese food will all be on the menu at Hamilton Park Racecourse on  Wednesday 13th August for Taste of the Orient Evening.

Maxim look to global stage with Jones Lang LaSalle

Maxim - the UK's largest live office park development - is positioning itself in the front of the global shop window for high quality office accommodation with the appointment of Jones Lang LaSalle's international network.

UKSE helps Lanarkshire laundry firm to make a clean break

Funding support from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE), the Corus subsidiary tasked with economic regeneration, has helped ensure the future of one of Scotland's oldest dry-cleaning companies.

Lanarkshire will host 2011 International Childrens Games

Lanarkshire has won its bid to host the 2011 International Children's Games (ICG).

Lanarkshire residents urged to sign up to save a life

The people of Lanarkshire will have the chance to become heroes when a special recruitment team come to town to encourage locals to join the NHS Organ Donor Register (ODR).

Countdown to Retrofest begins

The countdown is on until the biggest celebration of 70's 80s and 90's music hits the UK once again.

Countdown to international childrens games bid

Lanarkshire finds out this week if its multi-million pound bid to host the International Children's Games in 2011 has been successful.

Scottish companies keen to be part of Ravenscraig future homes

Dozens of innovative Scottish companies have pledged to showcase their technology in prototype houses of the future at Ravenscraig.

Lanarkshire to set benchmark for public sports facilities in UK

A massive 100 acre £20m multi-sports complex combining golf, football, tennis and swimming will see East Kilbride boast the most advanced public sports facility in the UK.

First Minister signs up for international childrens game bid

First Minister Alex Salmond has signed up to throw his political weight behind Lanarkshire's multi-million-pound bid to host the International Children's Games in 2011.

First Minister signs up for international childrens game bid

First Minister Alex Salmond has signed up to throw his political weight behind Lanarkshire's multi-million-pound bid to host the International Children's Games in 2011.

Full house at SBP retail parade

HF Developments have concluded a 10 year deal for the last remaining unit in retail parade at Strathclyde Business Park.

Lanarkshire to be venue of 80s music revival

A dynamic Glasgow business duo has invested £500,000 to launch the ultimate events company that will stage one of Europe's largest music festivals this summer.

UKSE strengthens support for Lanarkshire businesses

New and growing businesses in Lanarkshire finding it difficult to access finance are to get additional help from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE), the Corus subsidiary tasked with economic regeneration.

Eurocentral rises to Warburtons

The UK's largest independent baking business, Warburtons, has begun operations at its new distribution depot at Eurocentral business park in Lanarkshire.

MacDonald brothers to provide X factor at Hamilton racecourse

The MacDonald Brothers have been confirmed as the act to perform live at Hamilton Park this Wednesday at the end of the racecourse's historic Cash for Kids Silver Bell meeting.

Local businesses wanted for regional showcase

Lanarkshire based businesses are being offered the chance to showcase their products and services for free on

CVD digs deep for Anthony Nolan Trust

The life-saving leukaemia charity The Anthony Nolan Trust has received a massive boost after receiving a donation of almost £50,000 from a Lanarkshire-based business.

Cumbernauld jobs fair aims to get Lanarkshire working

Friendly advice on careers at Cumbernauld College Lanarkshire's Working, in partnership with Cumbernauld College, is hosting a Jobs Fair on 3rd June 2008 to help people in North Lanarkshire find long term employment.

Strathclyde Business Park's charity knockout

Following the overwhelming success of last year's ‘It's a Knockout' competition, Strathclyde Business Park will once again sponsor the fun-filled event in aid of St Andrew's Hospice.

John Swinney MSP opens doors to Duart House

Duart House, the latest £16m speculative office development at Strathclyde Business Park, has been formally opened by John Swinney MSP.

Job boost for Lanarkshire at Hamilton International Park

HF Developments have concluded a deal with AMBS, a subsidiary of Carillion, for Fenick House at Hamilton International Park.

Maxim appoints chairman

David Hunter has been announced as the Chairman of the £330 million Maxim office park development, on the M8 motorway in Lanarkshire.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor to play Hamilton racecourse

Disco pop queen Sophie Ellis-Bextor has been unveiled as Hamilton Park Racecourse's star performer at this Friday's big event, Braveheart Night (16 May 2008).

New summit for Lanarkshire

Following HF Developments' recent acquisition of a 25,000 sq ft industrial unit at Hamilton International Park, Summit Point has been launched this week.

Young architects outline visions for Ravenscraig

Budding young architects from Motherwell and Wishaw have created their visions of how the rejuvenated Ravenscraig could look in the future.

Anne Marie is Hilton's top personality

Hilton Strathclyde's Assistant Bar Manager, Anne Marie Tierney, has made it to the final six of the British Institute of Inn Keeper's "Bar Personality of the Year".

New website for Brandon Shopping Centre

As part of its programme of investment and expansion at Motherwell's Brandon Shopping Centre, CALA Properties has launched a new website for the centre.

Lanarkshire's £2.7bn transformation

Two of Europe's largest regeneration projects aiming to deliver £2.

Breaking ground on £33m investment at Hamilton International Park

The first spade has hit the ground on the site of the final building in phase two of the expansion plans of Hamilton International Park's.

Shopfitting firm wants new recruits to take pride of place

One of Scotland's leading shopfitting companies has embarked on a major recruitment drive after receiving a significant increase in orders.

Eco-friendly company gets green light from UKSE

An eco-friendly company with a difference has been given the green light to mass produce its revolutionary new product after receiving funding from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE), the Corus subsidiary tasked with economic regeneration.

New interactive elements for Lanarkshire race website

One of Lanarkshire's most popular races has launched a new website and is looking for contributions from supporters and businesses.

UKSE helps Cumbernauld firm lead on climate change

A Cumbernauld-based firm is pioneering innovative technology that will help tackle climate change after securing funding support from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE), the Corus subsidiary tasked with economic regeneration.

Ravenscraig to become home to Scotland's greenest houses

Scotland's most eco-friendly large scale housing development will be constructed as part of the billion pound regeneration of Ravenscraig.

CVD partnership heralds first for Scottish construction industry

Clyde Valley Drilling (CVD), Scotland's leading diamond drilling company, is pioneering a revolutionary building system that has the potential to reduce overall contract times by up to 40 per cent.

Lathams to carve a new home at Eurocentral

The UK's leading timber and panel products distributor, James Latham is to establish its first Scottish site at the Eurocentral business park in Lanarkshire.

EK company snaps up Scooby Doo and Superman

Some of the leading names from the world of animation have joined an East Kilbride-based company after it secured a series of high profile licenses from one of the world's leading entertainment companies.

Events stepping up to deliver Scotland's year of homecoming

With two weeks to go until the funding application deadline, the Homecoming Scotland team is delighted with the interest Scotland's event organisers have shown in the £1 million Themed Events Programme.

Summerlee appeal at £200,000 and rising

Summerlee hearts have been set a-flutter this Valentine's week as news broke of the museum's redevelopment appeal breaking through the £200,000 barrier.

Funding ensures healthy outlook for Lanark company

Backing from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE), the Corus subsidiary tasked with economic regeneration has enabled a Lanark-based company to invest in the development of its own innovative technology that will give it an edge over its competitors.

Scotland goes bananas for pod

Scotland is quite literally going bananas for Pod - the environmentally friendly, peat-free compost produced at Scottish Water's facility at Cumbernauld in Lanarkshire.

Eurocentral builds on its relationship with Bowmer & Kirkland

Bowmer & Kirkland, one of the UK's largest privately owned construction, engineering and development groups is to establish a Scottish presence at the Eurocentral business park, on the M8 corridor between Glasgow and Edinburgh.

EK firm joins mission to New Orleans

A delegation of leading Scottish chemical firms is on a trade mission this week to showcase Scotland as a competitive European location for Chemical manufacture, research and development.

Pod partner is electric

Pod's latest partner at Scottish Water's Lanarkshire facility in Cumbernauld is quite literally electric.

Lanarkshire business man's climb challenge

A Lanarkshire businessman is set to take on the heady heights of Africa's highest mountain, Kilimanjaro in an attempt to raise much needed funds for the Anthony Nolan Trust, a national leukaemia charity.

UKSE helps bright spark expand EK electrical business

A leading electrical wholesale supplier has expanded its premises and headcount in East Kilbride after receiving funding from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE), the Corus subsidiary tasked with economic regeneration.

beCogent donates to Summerlee appeal

A generous donation from local business beCogent has boosted the Summerlee redevelopment appeal.

Warburtons to open new distribution facility at Eurocentral

Warburtons, the UK's largest independent baking business, is set to establish a new distribution facility at Eurocentral in Lanarkshire.

Biggar environmental bid

The Lanarkshire town of Biggar is aiming to be the most environmentally friendly place in Scotland.

Bone group secures Motherwell college contract

The Bone Group, one of the UK's largest steel fabrication and construction companies, has been appointed to supply the steelwork for the new Motherwell College campus, the first major development at Ravenscraig.

The icing on the cake

The First Minister, Alex Salmond MSP officially opened the Bakehouse Scotland's new production facility in Chapelhall last month.

Scottish head of Hamptons moves to Cala finance

CALA Finance has boosted its operations in the West of Scotland with the recruitment of Stephen Simpson, former Hamptons International Head of Scotland, to its business development team.

Lanarkshire firm scoops major uk business award

A Lanarkshire-based company is celebrating after it fended off competition from across the UK to land a national business award from the British Chambers of Commerce and Microsoft.

Long term unemployed get jobs boost from Rutherglen business

A group of successful trainees has graduated from a new innovative training programme that is helping a Rutherglen company to expand its operations throughout Scotland.

Groundbreaking new college at former Ravenscraig site

A momentous ceremony took place as the first sod was cut at the site of the new Motherwell College campus situated on the former Ravenscraig site.

Lanarkshire firm opens doors to £2m Bellshill headquarters

GHI Contracts, one of Scotland's leading office fit-out and refurbishment specialists, has created a state-of-the-art £2 million purpose-built headquarters in Bellshill, Lanarkshire.

Motherwell College into the woods

Motherwell College Musical Theatre students are delighted to bring the award-winning musical 'Into the Woods' to Lanarkshire this festive season.

Lanarkshire boy wins world cup

MONTY & WARREN HOLD NERVE TO WIN WORLD CUP  Colin Montgomerie and Rutherglen born team-mate Marc Warren have secured Scotland's first ever golf World Cup win at Mission Hills.

Humpty Dumpty rolls into Lanarkshire

Children in North Lanarkshire are in for a real treat this festive season as Humpty Dumpty and his friends officially arrived in town this week.

UKSE funding helps electronic company test the market

UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE), the Corus subsidiary tasked with economic regeneration, has provided the funding that is enabling an innovative Biggar-based electronics company to test the market and go global.

OBriens to open new to store at Strathclyde Business Park

Leading sandwich shop O'Briens has concluded a 15 year lease at the highly successful Retail Parade at Strathclyde Business Park (SBP).

Co-op shoppers memories sought for history project

Shoppers who were customers of local co-ops are being sought for a new oral history project.

Hamilton International Park attracts Scandinavian nursery to retail parade

The Barnehage Children's Daycare Nursery has concluded a 20 year lease to open a brand new facility at Hamilton International Park (HIP).

Strathclyde Business Park raises £24k for St Andrew's Hospice

Strathclyde Business Park's annual black-tie fundraising dinner has raised a staggering £24,000 for St Andrew's Hospice.

Motherwell College - developing in every way!

Major developments will ensure that Motherwell College continues to enjoy a robust future at the heart of life in central Scotland, Principal Hugh Logan told an audience of more than 900 at the College's annual awards ceremony.

UKSE joins campaign to help youngsters stay safe

UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE), the Corus subsidiary tasked with economic regeneration, has offered its support to the Children's Safety Education Foundation in an effort to encourage youngsters to stay safe when they are travelling.

Lanarkshire's Working roadshow hits the road again

Lanarkshire's Working Roadshow, an initiative helping people find training jobs, and a better way of life, is on the road again this month.

Gartcosh development opportunity is opened to competition

A competition has been launched to select a private developer for the next development stage of Gartcosh Business Interchange.

New printing plant at Eurocentral

A multi-million pound printing plant at Eurocentral in Lanarkshire has been officailly opened by Scotland's first minister.

New letting agent for Innovation Park

Knight Frank has been chosen by Cosmopolitan Investments as the new joint letting agent on Innovation Park, the company's 70,000 sq ft-plus office development at Bellshill.

£29m sports complex for Ravenscraig

The green light has been given for a new £29 million sports complex to be built at the Ravenscraig former steelworks site in Lanarkshire.

Lanarkshire's treasured place

Cumbernauld town centre is expected to be named as one of Scotland's most treasured places.

Lanarkshire's multi-million bid for 2011 International Children's Games

Lanarkshire is staking an ambitious multi-million pound bid to bring the International Children's Games (ICG) to Scotland for the first time in 2011.

Motherwell College in driving seat of national competition

Motherwell College hosted the Scottish Regional Final of the national Skill Auto automotive competition, the winners of which have a chance to progress to a world skills competition in Canada in 2009.

Runners take to the hills for Anthony Nolan trust

A group of intrepid runners took to the hills on Saturday 13th October 2007 and ran almost 100 miles to raise much needed funds for the Anthony Nolan Trust, a national leukaemia charity.

Construction firms appointed to £330 million Lanarkshire development

Construction companies Bower & Kirkland and Dawn Construction have been appointed by TAL CPT Land Development Partnership LLP (TAL) to build its new £330 million commercial development at Eurocentral in Lanarkshire - the largest speculative business development project ever to be undertaken in Scotland.

£2m deal to bring 30 contact centre jobs

Contact centre operator beCogent has secured a deal with House of Fraser which will create 30 new jobs.

New £5.5 million office development at Strathclyde Business Park

The first spade hit the ground on the site of NG Bailey's new 'green' £5.

Global eyes on Lanarkshire

London, California, Melbourne and Paris are just some of the locations that people have logged on from to visit

£50 fine for litter louts in North Lanarkshire

Drinks cartons, crisp packets and chip shop wrappings are, unfortunately, not an uncommon sight in North Lanarkshire's town centres - unless of course they're six feet high.

Warburtons set for expansion and offices in Lanarkshire

Warburtons is to establish a distribution facility at the 650 acre Eurocentral business park in Lanarkshire.

Dual appointment to drive major development at Eurocentral

TAL CPT Land Development Parnership LLP (TAL) has appointed Karen Campbell as Chief Executive and Angus Kennedy as Construction Director to drive and co-ordinate the new £330 million development at Lanarkshire's Eurocentral.

Thousands pay tribute to Lanarkshire hero

Thousands of Colin McRae's fans lined the streets of Lanark yesterday to pay tribute to the former world rally champion who died a fortnight ago with his young son when his helicopter crashed near his home.

Eurocentral Makes It A Double

Eurocentral, Scotland's leading mixed use business park has scooped the coveted Property Executive 'Industrial Award for Excellence' for the second year running, at the annual awards ceremony in Glasgow on Thursday 20 September.

250 Unemployed Visit the Fair

More than 250 unemployed people attended last week's Cumbernauld Jobs Fair organised by the Lanarkshire's Working Partnership.

Scottish Enterprise Lanarkshire: Transforming Economy

Lanarkshire is experiencing significant business confidence and optimism as it continues to be transformed from an area dominated by heavy industry, to a more diverse, high-value economy.

1300 Turn Out for Superstore Jobs

More than 1300 South Lanarkshire residents turned out at last week's Lanarkshire's Working recruitment fair with high hopes of securing a job with top food retailer Tesco, at their new Rutherglen superstore due to open in November.

Au Naturale Facility at Eurocentral Delivered on Time and Budget

Homes and interiors retailer Au Naturale is gearing up for its official move to a new distribution centre on Scotland's leading mixed use business park at Eurocentral in Lanarkshire.

New Retail Tenants at Hamilton International Park

The Retail Parade at Hamilton International Park (HIP) is rapidly taking shape with the first two units now reserved.

Developer Digs Deep to Benefit Lanarkshire Commuters

Commuters and Strathclyde Business Park tenants will soon no longer have to face daily congestion when approaching the Shawhead Interchange as it has been announced that work has finally commenced on an upgrade to the Shawhead approach.

CALA Finance backs £12 million development in East Kilbride

CALA Finance, the residential funding arm of commercial property developer CALA Group, has backed a new £12m development for Lanarkshire in East Kilbride by Scottish developers MCA Homes.

Cumbernauld's 10k success

The first ever Cumbernauld 10k race has been hailed as a resounding success by organisers and participants.

Gartcosh Business Interchange shortlisted for Property Excellence award

A major Lanarkshire regeneration project has been shortlisted for a top award.

Eurocentral investment continues with new build programme

Scotland's leading mixed use business park has confirmed plans to build an additional 244,000 sq ft of high specification industrial and warehousing, which will be available for let.

Profits up as Goals hits target

Lanarkshire firm, Goals Soccer Centres, have unveiled a 47% rise in pre-tax profits as it continues its expansion across the UK.

Ramsay backs Cumbernauld's first 10k run

Cumbernauld's first ever 10k has picked up some serious support as it draws closer to the starting line.

Ship ahoy me hearties - student lands dream opportunity

A budding young film animator from rural Lanarkshire has attracted the attention of Glasgow tourism chiefs.

Vacanices for apprentice mechanics

In partnership with local garages, Motherwell College currently have vacancies for Light Vehicle Apprentice Technicians/Mechanics.

Cosmopolitan marketing brochure for Innovation Park

The company behind Innovation Park, one of North Lanarkshire's most successful business parks, has launched a new marketing brochure.

NG Bailey to locate BREEAM excellent rated headquarters in Lanarkshire

NG Bailey, one of the UK's leading providers of building services, interiors and maintenance solutions, has confirmed that it has selected Lanarkshire's Strathclyde Business Park as the location for its new £5.

Motherwell College appointed to lead national project

Following a competitive selection procedure, SQA and Autodesk have appointed Motherwell College as the Lead College in the project for rolling out delivery of SQA's qualifications and Autodesk products in the next stage of the DIVA project.

Lanarkshire college becomes regional university

Lanarkshire's Bell College has merged with the University of Paisley to become Scotland's largest modern university in a £21.

PPD Plans Further Expansion in Scotland

PPD has announced its plans to expand its operations in Bellshill, Lanarkshire, and create approximately 390 additional jobs to meet the increasing demand for its drug development services.

Summerlee redevelopment appeal forges ahead

The Summerlee Redevelopment Appeal has moved into top gear with the announcement that Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire, Gilbert K.

SBP celebrates completion of roadworks in record time

Strathclyde Business Park's road upgrade programme has been completed - 8 weeks ahead of schedule.

£20 million East Kilbride development set to benefit first-time buyers and shoppers

Ambitious plans to transform a prominent derelict site in East Kilbride through a £20-million mixed retail and housing development have been lodged with South Lanarkshire Council.

International Award for Airdrie Business Centre

Airdrie Business Centre has been officially classified as one of the best international building projects to have been completed in the last year.

Fortune smiles on Dalziel Group

Dalziel Group, the Lanarkshire food technology and distribution business, has recorded another year of solid profits.

Commercial Property Agents 'Cop a look at Lanarkshire

Twenty commercial property agents have given a big "thumbs-up" to Lanarkshire after an aerial tour of the area's top investment sites and beauty spots.

Lanarkshire woman wins national award

A Lanarkshire woman has won a prestigious national award, which will allow her to follow her dream and access university.

Gladman plans £14m office scheme at Cumbernauld

The UK's largest speculative developer of office, industrial and distribution accommodation is planning a £14 million office scheme in Cumbernauld.

College go-ahead for ravenscraig

A new Motherwell College campus development has taken a giant step forward this week with planning permission being granted by North Lanarkshire Council.

King Kong makes an appearance in Motherwell

Students studying the art of filmmaking and animation at Motherwell College are being given a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with an exact replica of the very original King Kong - one of only 500 known to exist worldwide.

Young players net qualifications

Motherwell Football Club is on the ball when it comes to ensuring the long-term career success of its players.

Rock in the park

Festival season is about to get underway and music fans in Lanarkshire got a taste of the action.

East Kilbride education centre recognised in national award

Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd's (CCE) Lanarkshire Business Education Centre has been given full marks by British Trade in the Community.

Amey secures new design centre at Eurocentral

One of the UK's leading support service organisations has established a new Design Centre on the Eurocentral business park in Lanarkshire.

Rock in the Park

As revellers up and down the country get ready for festival season, music fans in Lanarkshire can get a taste of the action this weekend.

Four Fold Increase in Lanarkshire Commercial Property Enquiries

A recent direct mail and advertising campaign by Lanarkshire has resulted in a four fold increase in the number of enquiries about the availability of commercial property and land in the region.

New promoter role for Hamilton Park Developments

Hamilton Park Developments (HPD) will now assume the Park management role at Hamilton International Park.

The food of love

Gourmet Lanarkshire: The Scotsman recommends The Cricklewood in Bothwell.

Biz park boost predicted

BUSINESS parks could be the beneficiaries of the acute shortage of office space in Glasgow city centre.

Leading schoolwear design company agrees new Eurocentral base

Clothing manufacturer The Fielding Group, trading as Fielding Manufacturing, is to establish its new Scottish Schoolwear design centre at Eurocentral.

Cromwell Press appoints Oce as strategic partner for new digital division

With its new Lanarkshire base at Strathclyde Business Park, Océ has been chosen by established book manufacturer Cromwell Press Group, as its strategic partner for a new state-of-the-art print-on-demand digital division.

Lanarkshire Brand: "Already made its mark on commercial property sector"

Scotsman newspaper profiles brand project impact.

Successful trainees fitted out with jobs

Parents from across North Lanarkshire have successfully secured employment with Kwik Fit Insurance after participating in a customised training programme developed jointly by  Kwik-Fit Insurance and North Lanarkshire's Working For Families Fund Employment Links Project.

Oce opens doors to celebrate further expansion in Scotland

Strathclyde Business Park, Bellshill, Scotland - May 11, 2007 - Océ's growing presence in Scotland has been celebrated with an open day for staff, customers and invited guests at the offices where employee numbers have doubled in the last four years alone.

Help Childline get off to a flyer - take part in the big bike ride

Olympic Gold Medallist Chris Hoy has urged Scots to get on their bikes to help vulnerable children.

Recommend Lanarkshire

Scotsman seeks your choice for the best in Scotland  Thought the voting was over? The Scotsman newspaper is looking for votes for the best of.

Gartcosh to be home to FBI-style crime fighting campus

Gartcosh Business Interchange has been chosen as the preferred location for the Scottish Executive's new FBI style crime campus.

Agents directory to boost promotion of East Kilbride business park

The promotion of an East Kilbride business park is behind the publication of a comprehensive directory of office and industrial commercial property agents based in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Coca-Cola Enterprises Increases Investment in East Kilbride

Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE) has unveiled a seven figure investment in equipment at its East Kilbride bottling plant.

Biggar and Better

A campaign to create the first "carbon neutral" town in Scotland is to be launched in an attempt to kick start a green revolution.

Earl of Wessex does his ABC

On Wednesday 4th April 2007, HRH the Earl of Wessex officially opened Airdrie Business Centre, a £5 million business centre on the site of the former gas works in Mill Street, Airdrie.

Lanarkshire For Sale (or Rent)...

The Lanarkshire Brand and Communications Project is launching a direct mail and advertising campaign to support ongoing activity in promoting the region as a successful and connected place to do business.

Lanarkshire Stops London Traffic

Phil Spencer launches Lanarkshire location pack   Phil Spencer, star of Channel 4's property search programme ‘Location Location Location' and ‘Relocation, Relocation', stopped traffic in London as he helped raise the profile of Lanarkshire's investment opportunities.

VoteScotland roadshow comes to East Kilbride

People in East Kilbride will be urged to make their voice heard at the elections on 3 May when the VoteScotland roadshow comes to the town on Wednesday 11 April.

How to get people with learning disabilities into work

A new South Lanarkshire-wide service has been launched to help people with learning disabilities to achieve their full potential, specifically in the workplace.

£17m Training Complex Green Light

The Scottish Football Association has received the green light for a new £17m training complex in Bothwell.

£8.6 million for Broadwood sport and leisure facility

Cumbernauld will be home to a new £8.

First Minister Meets Ravenscraig's Newest Trainees

The First Minister Jack McConnell MSP visited the site of Ravenscraig's £1.

1600 Visit the Fair in Cumbernauld

Cumbernauld Retail Consortium held a jobs fair last week at Cumbernauld College for the new multi million pound Antonine Shopping Centre and attracted a staggering 1600 applicants for 300 jobs ranging from Saturday staff to drivers to managers.

Launch of the 'diet Coke' and East Kilbride Half Marathon and 10k Fun Run

South Lanarkshire Provost, Mushtaq Ahmad, braved the weather to launch this year's ‘diet Coke' East Kilbride Half Marathon and 10K fun run.

Training Support for Lanarkshire’s Construction Industry

Construction Lanarkshire are pleased to announce that funding has been made available to support the delivery of workforce training for construction sector companies based in Lanarkshire.

Major Development at Eurocentral Signals New Beginning for Chunghwa Building

A new £300 million development at Scotland's largest mixed use business park is likely to create in excess of 5,000 new jobs in what will be the largest project of its type north of the border.

New Offices for 120 Bellshill Employees

Bellshill-based GHI Contracts is starting work on a brand new facility to accommodate their expanding team of 120 staff.

Cala Properties £65M Shopping Centre Deal

Joint Venture to Purchase Motherwell Town Centre CALA Properties has concluded missives to purchase the Brandon Shopping Centre in Motherwell, in a £65 million joint venture deal with Bank of Scotland, Corporate.

Lanarkshire inventors shortlisted for top award

Three Lanarkshire companies have been shortlisted for a prestigious innovation award after receiving start-up support from Scottish Enterprise Lanarkshire's Business Gateway.

New Town Developments

Over the past six months the rebirth of Cumbernauld has continued apace with the Antonine Centre taking shape in the town.

Live and let live

So Ravenscraig is to become a new town after all and, after years of costly legal wrangling, Land Securities has finally succumbed to the decision of the courts.

North Lanarkshire welcomes Congolese refugees

North Lanarkshire Council, working with its partners, will be the first local authority in Scotland, to participate in an international resettlement programme that gives some of the world's most vulnerable refugees a safe route to a country where they have automatic and indefinite leave to remain.

Success... at the push of a button

Lanarkshire is unveiling its latest tool in the campaign to raise the profile of inward investment opportunites throughout the region.

Company and Sector Update

Investment & expansionHJ Banks & Co Ltd and Manorlane are investing £14 million in a residential development in Carfin.

Consortium Meets Retailers of the Antonine

Retailers from the new Antonine Shopping Centre, Cumbernauld, due to open in May, were invited along to help celebrate the launch of the Cumbernauld Retail Consortium on Thursday, hosted by the local college.

Investment Boost for Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire has received good news regarding the UK Government's review of assisted areas.

Work begins on new town from ashes of Ravenscraig

Work has begun on the £1.

David Urquhart Travel earnings accelerate

East Kilbride company David Urquhart Travel, which is the UK's second largest independent coach tour operator, has had a successful year with a rise in pre-tax profits.

£1bn rebirth for Ravenscraig gets green light

Europe's largest brownfield development was finally given the go-ahead, after the House of Lords threw out a bid to block the £1bn regeneration of Ravenscraig in North Lanarkshire.

JPMorgan to create 200 new software design and development jobs in Glasgow

Deputy First Minister, Nicol Stephen welcomed JPMorgan's plans to further expand its European Technology Centre (ETC) in Glasgow, with the creation of up to 200 high quality software design and development jobs over the next two years.

Final approach to BAA rulings

BAA, the operator of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports, will come under pressure on two fronts this month when its regulator proposes lower caps.

Boost for run-down communities

Jack McConnell, the First Minister, unveiled plans yesterday to provide jobs, better housing and business opportunities in three parts of Scotland.

Regeneration strategy unveiled

A plan to help create thousands of new jobs, homes and businesses opportunities in some of Scotland's most deprived communities has been unveiled.