People in Newmains have welcomed the official launch of their first-ever five-year Community Action Plan Our Community Partnership Team worked with the Newmains and District Community Council and local people to develop a plan for the area The key themes that emerged from engagement with the community are: explains: “We held a meeting with a group of residents and representatives of the Newmains and District Community Council to discuss initial ideas and processes followed by a community-led walkabout around Newmains to highlight issues and ideas for possible improvements in the area.  "We also enlisted the support of the Newmains Community Trust (NCT) which operates the NCT Centre and has a vested interest in community living in the area “The Wishaw Community Engagement LOIP subgroup created a working group and developed an engagement timeline “The groups involved secured two sets of funding supported by the subgroup during this process to implement engagement and to progress the next steps.” Representatives from Newmains Community Trust (NCT) Councillor Geraldine Woods (Convener of Communities) and North Lanarkshire Council’s Community Partnership Team attended the official launch.  The event took place at the NCT Easter Fun Day on 11 April and more than 100 copies of the plan were distributed to residents.  The plan was also promoted and distributed to 150 families at the parents’ night in partnership with the Newmains and St Brigid’s Community Hub including key representatives from local organisations and people in the area has been established to implement the plan’s actions and outcomes We're sorry this page didn't meet your expectations this time Please let us know if you have any feedback to help us improve the content If you have a question or comment about a council service or would like a reply, please contact us Sign up to our monthly newsletter to keep you updated with whats new in North Lanarkshire Stay in touch with council news and services with regular email updates Briar Homes, a division of AS Homes, has lined up 27 semi-detached and terraced houses designed by George Buchanan Architects for the site in the first tranche of an eventual 73 properties Occupying the former East Crindledyke Farm of which various buildings still survive as offices and workshops these structures will be replaced by rows of housing along the site perimeter framing a central green space while retaining established tree belts sales & marketing manager at Briar Homes Ltd commented: "Each home has been designed to give residents more—more space and more style—while preserving the charm of the local area Whether you’re stepping onto the property ladder Willowfields offers something truly special "With its blend of traditional character and modern convenience Willowfields is more than just a place to live—it’s a place to thrive We’ve created a community that perfectly complements a wide range of lifestyles offering a picturesque backdrop for your next chapter." Properties will be finished in multi brick with ribbed brickwork panels and feature cills to add visual interest.  All comments are pre-moderated and must obey our house rules Photomontage of planned extension at Newmains Holdings Plans to convert an ex-serviceman’s cottage into a new sustainable home have been backed on appeal after one councillor described the design as ‘beautiful’ East Lothian Council’s planners had rejected the proposal to extend the country cottage creating a link from the main house to an outbuilding saying it did not reflect the ‘architectural heritage’ of the cottages However a meeting of the council’s Local Review Body this week heard praise for the design from councillors who rejected the decision by their officers Councillor Shona McIntosh said she welcomed the planned home She said: “I do not agree it will be harmful to the character of the area I think if I was cycling past and looked towards this new home I would think “oh what a beautiful house’ The award-winning architects behind the design Edinburgh-based WT Architecture had argued the changes they planned for the bungalow were “exactly the type of development that East Lothian Council should be encouraging” They said their proposals would turn a group of unsustainable buildings built to house servicemen post World War Two reducing their environmental impact and extending their lifespan using sustainable techniques They said: “This proposed scheme represents the most high-quality contextual and sensitive architectural intervention ever put forward for any of the properties along Newmains Holdings and will significantly enhance the character of the existing buildings and area ”We believe the merits of this application are clear and believe that the application is not merely acceptable but should be actively supported and praised as an exemplary architectural addition to this part of East Lothian.” Planners had refused permission saying the new home was a “large dominant dwellinghouse” which would not “be reflective of the architectural character or style of the dwellinghouses at Newmains Holdings” The Local Review Body upheld the appeal by three votes to one with Councillors McIntosh Neil Gilbert and Jeremy Findlay supporting it and Councillor Andy Forrest Subscribe to the Midlothian View newsletter A welcome wall has been officially unveiled in Newmains warmly greeting visitors and celebrating the village’s heritage Located at the busy Newmains Cross junction the wall is a striking addition to the community garden and can be seen from all directions It incorporates decorative stonework reclaimed from a former local primary school preserving an essential part of the village’s history The design also includes a seating area at the rear positioned to face other artworks and the Jim Murray memorial statue Built-in planters at the front of the wall have been adopted by the NCT Gardening Group with young people from the local youth club helping to plant and maintain them The unveiling ceremony was attended by representatives from Newmains & St Brigid’s Primary Schools—where pupils help look after the planters—as well as members of Newmains & District Community Council and the council’s Community Partnership Team said: "This fantastic project not only enhances the area visually but also reflects the rich heritage of Newmains It's a real source of pride for everyone involved." The project was delivered through a partnership between the Community Partnership Team with funding provided through the Local Development Programme A second phase of the project is planned in the coming months including feature lighting and a plaque on the front of the wall The plaque will commemorate the steelworks an important part of Newmains' industrial past Drivers have been warned of the roadworks on the A73 Main Street Newmains(Image: Copyright Unknown)Newmains motorists are being warned over roadworks which will last until December The work on the A73 Main Street in Newmains will begin on September 30 to December 1 The first part of the closure will concern A73 Main Street from its junction with A722 Manse Road to its junction with School Road Vehicles on the north side of the closure should proceed via A722 Manse Road Vehicles on the south side of the closure wishing access to the north side of the closure should proceed vice versa The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now Get all the news from your area – as well as features sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The second phase will see the A73 (northbound only) closed from its junction with School Road to its junction with A722 Manse Road Work will then continue on the road from its junction with School Road to its junction with A722 Manse Road *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. 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North Lanarkshire Swifties are in for a treat as a top Taylor Swift tribute show is heading to Newmains.(Image: WSH])North Lanarkshire Swifties are in for a treat as a top Taylor Swift tribute show is heading to Newmains Totally Taylor returns to the village’s NCT Centre with her amazing sellout show The show was at the centre last year with Swifties having an absolute blast singing along and dancing to all the hits Totally Taylor is the electrifying tribute act dedicated to bringing the magic of Taylor Swift’s music to life on stage Totally Taylor captures the essence and energy of Taylor Swift’s iconic performances delivering a high-octane production that leaves audiences mesmerized With a repertoire spanning Taylor Swift’s illustrious career Totally Taylor brings all of her biggest hits to the stage including crowd favorites like Ready For It From the infectious pop anthems to the heartfelt ballads every song is expertly crafted to evoke the spirit of Taylor Swift’s music Whether you’re a die-hard Swiftie or simply a fan of great music and entertainment Totally Taylor promises an experience like no other Under-16s must be accompanied by a paying adult For more information visit www.nctcentre.org.uk. Mrs Colette Robertson of St Brigid's Primary in Newmains(Image: Stuart Vance/ReachPlc)An “amazing” school secretary has been recognised for going above and beyond for primary school pupils in Newmains Colette Robertson works in the office at St Brigid’s Primary and was nominated for the Wishaw Press’ Say it with Flowers Award by parent Sharon Hughes a former member of the school’s parent teachers association said: “Mrs Robertson goes above and beyond for each and every child not only in St Brigid’s but in Newmains Primary as well “She is always welcoming and nothing is too much hassle for her she goes above and beyond for the school and the community She lives in Newmains and knows all the children “She’s an amazing woman and is absolutely brilliant with the kids It must be chaos at 9am every morning with it being a shared campus but anytime you phone up she’s there to help “My son was at the nursery too and she’d also be there smiling over to everyone She’s just brilliant and does everything she can to help the children “She also does a lot to help out at St Brigid’s church as well Her mum wasn’t well for a while there but she still put a smile on her face every day She’s there for the kids and for the community with pupils and staff of St Brigid's Primary in Newmains(Image: Stuart Vance/ReachPlc)‌“She’s probably one of these people who goes under the radar and I thought the flowers award would be a good way to let her know how much we all appreciate her “She’s just a beautiful person inside and out.” When Sharon let us know about Colette’s caring nature we were delighted to present her with these beautiful flowers courtesy of our friends at Pixie's Petals florists in Newmains If you’d like to nominate someone special in the community then please get in touch with us at news@wishawpress.co.uk with the person’s name the reason you think they deserve the flowers award and a contact number for yourself to allow us to get more information The 31-year-old is described as white, 5ft 6 inches, long blonde hair with a medium build. Becky Griffin, reported missing from Newmains in Wishaw, was last seen in Glasgow city centre on Argyll Street at around 5.25pm on Saturday, July 6. She was last seen wearing a grey jumper, grey tracksuit trousers, a cream knee length body warmer and cream sandals. Anyone with information that can assist in tracing her is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 2314 of July 8, 2024. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country '+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text+' "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title+" "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text+" Mari Macleod(Image: wishaw press)A talented Newmains dancer is getting set for a major move to Hollywood Mari Macleod left her North Lanarkshire home 10 years ago to further her career in London and to study at the prestigious Urdang Academy Since then the 27-year-old has starred in West End production Thriller Live as well as TV shows such as The Voice Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball and many other live performances and music videos Now she has decided to head to Los Angeles and can’t wait to move to the entertainment capital of the world Speaking to Lanarkshire Live this week whose brother Lewis starred for Rangers between 2012 and 2015 said: “I’m absolutely buzzing to be honest “I’m just trying to get my VISA sorted and then I’ll be heading over there “I have a job touring with Fallout Boy and will also be teaching dance classes at Playground Studios in LA which is founded by Pussycat Doll creator Robin Antin “I had been offered the chance to do a tour with 50 Cent but I couldn’t get my VISA sorted in time “I have had a great time in London but this is a great opportunity for me “When Covid hit the industry was really struggling and you never know when these types of opportunities will come around again “I’m 27 so I don’t know how many years of dancing I will have left as your body starts to break down so I thought I should take my chance when I could.” Mari will return home for a month to spend time with family and friends before heading stateside She admits she will miss some home comforts but is hoping to give her family a chance to visit as soon as she is settled Mari added: “I will definitely miss my family I know my mum is sad that I will be so far away but at least she will get a really good holiday out of it “In London there wasn’t a lot of Scottish people and I really missed the patter That was the thing that I missed most when I moved down there “With the type of work I am it is hard to plan things because a job could a week or two months at a time but I’ll be trying to get back to Scotland as much as I can.” You can keep up to date with Mari’s progress by following her on TikTok @marihmacleod * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here Home > News > Wishaw brothers receive bans on keeping animals 31-year-old Grant Stuart Campbell and 24-year-old David Campbell Wishaw pled guilty to a number of charges on 23 February 2023 at Hamilton Sheriff Court Grant Stuart Campbell pled guilty to seven charges of causing unnecessary suffering by failing to provide veterinary treatment for various conditions and injuries affecting six dogs in his care He was banned from keeping any animal indefinitely received a two year supervision order and six month restriction of liberty order David Campbell pled guilty to one charge of failing to provide a suitable environment for two of the dogs and failing to keep them free from suffering injury or disease as their clinical condition strongly displayed signs of neglect and failure to seek veterinary care He was banned from keeping any animal for five years and received a community payback order of 300 hours to be completed over three years said: “We had several dealings with Grant and David Campbell from March 2021 in regard to the conditions dogs were being kept in and traps Grant Campbell had around the Newmains area “Advice was given on the conditions the dogs were being kept in on several occasions and we issued an animal welfare notice that the Campbells complied with Advice was also given to Grant Campbell on the operation of his traps and the requirements for their appropriate use “On 19 October 2021 we received another complaint to our animal helpline about the conditions at the property “We attended and it was immediately clear that there were issues throughout There was a strong foul odour as we entered and the pathway into the garden and dog kennels was covered in faeces “The kennels themselves were full of urine and faeces with a complete lack of suitable “One kennel was so full of faeces that no part of the flooring was visible The door to this kennel was closed over and we assumed this to be a dumping ground for all of the faeces accumulated from the other dogs lying in the back compartment of the kennel “We had immediate concerns for the welfare of all of the animals on the premises and removed them for veterinary examination was found to have pressure sores and a fracture in her leg that the vet estimated would have been present for around three to four weeks The break had been left untreated for so long that she had to have her leg amputated only had three legs and was suffering from a displaced toe Not only would this have caused him pain but the extra stress on them due to his missing leg would have been more than a normal limb usually supports was suffering from a severe bacterial skin infection an extremely painful condition when left untreated “All of the dogs were suffering from dental disease to some extent “We are pleased that both brothers have received bans on keeping animals they can contact our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.” Help us promote events like this by sharing this page It costs us £63,000 every day to continue the work that animals across Scotland depend on Our work is only possible because of the generosity of people like you Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a Scottish Charity: SC006467 and a Private Limited Company: SC201401 KY11 8RY "Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals" and “Scottish SPCA” are registered trademarks of the Scottish SPCA This website is copyright © Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals It’s the end of Day One at this year’s Scottish Championships in Perth and it’s been a cracker of a day with some outstanding playing First band on the Concert Hall stage at this year’s regional qualifying contest for the 2024 National Band Championships of Great Britain was Dysart Colliery who had drawn no.1 in the Third Section Adjudicators for this section were Tom Davoren and Chris King who decided that Croy Silver Band’s performance under the baton of Kenneth Blackwood was deserving of the top silverware Taking second place was Perthshire Brass (Willie McMullan) and in third spot was newly-promoted Highland Brass (Mark Bell) Croy Silver Band (Kenneth Blackwood) 190 pts Brass Sounds Inverclyde (Joshua Parkhill) 185pts Ronan’s Silver Band (Chris Shanks) 183pts Peebles Burgh Silver Band (Vaughan Fleischfresser) 181pts Dysart Colliery Silver Band (Robert Fraser) 179pts Peebles Burgh Silver Band principal cornet Ian Aitchison won the best instrumentalist prize The adjudicators’ remarks and results were livestreamed on the SBBA YouTube channel and can be found here. Helen Douthwaite-Teasdale and Stan Lippeatt were judging the Second Section bands’ performances of Triptych by Philip Sparke Eleven bands took to the stage but it was Newmains & District Runners-up were Broxburn & Livingston (Bryan Allen) and taking third place was Clackmannan District (Paul Drury) The full results from the Second Section were: Newmains & District (Paul McKelvie MBE) 188pts2 Broxburn & Livingston (Bryan Allen) 186pts3 Jedforest Instrumental (Philip Rosier) 183pts5 Campbeltown Brass (Andrew McMillan) 182pts6 Kilmarnock Concert Brass (Rebecca Wilson) 179pts9 St David's Brass (John A Dickson):178pts10 The best instrumentalist prize went to Mark Howarth Adjudicators’ comments and results were livestreamed on the SBBA YouTube channel and can be accessed here. Last section of the day was the First Section with nine bands playing High Peak by Eric Ball Adjudicators Tom Davoren and Chris King returned to the box to judge the performances of this classic test piece it was the rendition of The Kirkintilloch Band earning them a well-deserved promotion back to the Championship Section Granite City Brass (Bruce Wallace) took the creditable runner-up prize and Bo’ness & Carriden (Charlie Farren) completed the podium places in third The full results from the First Section were: The Kirkintilloch Band (Hedley Benson) 192pts Bo'ness & Carriden Band (Charlie Farren) 189pts Newtongrange Silver Band (Anne Crookston) 186pts Newmilns and Galston Brass Band (Alan Friel) 181pts Irvine and Dreghorn Brass (John Boax) 180pts Allan Wardrope of The Kirkintilloch Band was the best horn and the prize for the best instrumentalist was awarded to Alan Wilson of Granite City Brass The adjudicators’ remarks and the results were livestreamed on the SBBA YouTube channel which you can view here. The first two bands in each section qualify for an invitation to the National Finals in Cheltenham on the weekend of 14/15 September Join us tomorrow for another day of entertaining competitive banding, starting at 9.30am with the Fourth Section. You can follow online reporting by Mark Good on the SBBA Facebook page * Cover photo of Kirkie members celebrating their win by 4barsrest Email Nigel Martin: sbbapr@gmail.com Tweets by @TheSBBA Journeys will be impacted by the road closuresNorth Lanarkshire Council have announced four road closures affecting drivers in Wishaw King Street in Newmains will be shut from 9.30am to 6.30pm on June 5 for Scottish Water ironwork repairs to be carried out Vehicular and pedestrian access will be permitted where practical during the closure will be shut from June 10 to 12 for carriageway repairs and refurbishment of road markings to be completed Vehicles on the west side of the closure wishing to access the east side of the closure should proceed via Biggar Road Vehicles on the east side of the closure should proceed vice versa Murdostoun Road in Bonkle from Easterhouse Farm access road southwards to Bonkle Road will be closed from 9.30am to 3.30pm on July 11 for a safety test on telecommunication poles Vehicles on the south side of the closure wishing access to the north-west side of the closure should travel via Murdostoun Road Vehicles on the north side of the closure wishing access to the south-east side of the closure should proceed vice versa Finally, the B754 Netherton Road in Wishaw will be temporarily closed will be June 17 to 21 for carriageway resurfacing works to be carried out The council have noted two separate diversions Vehicles 4.4 metres or less on the west side of the closure wishing to access the east side of the closure should proceed via B754 Netherton Road Vehicles higher than 4.4 metres on the west side of the closure wishing to access the east side of the closure should proceed via B754 Netherton Road More information is available on the North Lanarkshire Council website. (News release North Lanarkshire Council:) 20 February 2023 - There was a real sense of excitement as pupils at St Brigid’s and Newmains primary schools enjoyed the first day in their new building on Monday 20 February.  The £18 million Newmains and St Brigid's Community Hub designed to be environmentally and energy efficient also includes Newmains Family Learning Centre for nursery children and is home to more than 500 children and staff.  Caelan Clarke P4 pupil at St Brigid’s PS said: ‘I am excited about moving to our new school because I can make new friends with Newmains PS Oliver Carlin (P1) at Newmains PS added: ‘I feel good and happy about going to the new school because I love school and there is a slide in the new school I look forward to seeing new friends from the other school too.’ extensive outdoor play areas and new paths to connect the community Trees have been planted to create a forest school for nursery and primary pupils.  At the heart of the new building is a multi-use area featuring large wooden steps looking down on the stage From here children can access the indoor slide – a feature that pupils had asked for during the pre-consultation period – which opens to a large hall for assemblies said: ‘It was wonderful to see the reaction of pupils as they entered the new building The look of wonder and excitement on their faces was a joy to see It is a fantastic facility for the entire community to benefit from for years to come The new community hub in Newmains is a clear example of the vision and ambition we have for communities across North Lanarkshire it’s a community facility in the truest sense I am sure everyone associated with the new facility will be immensely proud of their new campus and I wish them every joy and success in their new home.’ The campus also includes a first-ever dedicated Science Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) themed classroom a dedicated breastfeeding area as part of the council’s initiative to encourage more mums to breastfeed EV charging for electric vehicles and bike storage to encourage active travel said: ‘Pupils and staff are extremely excited to be moving into our new school Not only will our pupils benefit from a fantastic new building designed to provide a first-class educational environment but we will be working alongside Newmains Primary and the Family Learning Centre in what will be the first community hub of its kind in North Lanarkshire Council This truly is a momentous occasion in the history of our education provision and one that I believe will unite and strengthen our community and have a positive impact for years to come.’ Orla Brennan P7 pupil at St Brigid’s said: ‘It will be nice to be in a new school because it will be more modern the chute and all the new things in the playground Head Teacher of Newmains PS said: ‘All of the children and staff of Newmains Primary are very excited to move to the new building and join with St Brigid’s Primary The new building has so much to offer our children flexible learning spaces to modern dining and PE facilities There has always been a strong sense of pride in our school and our positive links with the wider Newmains wider community I’m sure that this will grow further as our families and local groups also begin to enjoy the benefits of the site grow and have fun together in our new space.’ Hollie Fleming (P7) at Newmains PS said: ‘I am looking forward to starting a new chapter I can't believe we are going to be the last Primary 7 in Newmains Primary School and the first Primary 7 in our new school.’ said: ‘The opportunities this will afford our children we are particularly looking forward to making full use of the outdoor garden spaces Some of the children recently enjoyed a transition visit and saw the developments from outside and said Another child also explained how she is very much looking forward to the exploring the new lunch hall ‘because my favourite thing is the slide’.’ BAM Construction was appointed by Hub South West as the overall contractor for the project The wider design team consisted of BDP Architects Wallace Whittle (mechanical and electrical design engineers) and Blyth and Blyth (consulting civil and structural design engineers) Construction on the Newmains and St Brigid’s Community Hub started on 12 July 2021 Click here for the original press release BAM with its JV partners Ferrovial and SK ecoplant (known as Riverlinx) have completed the Silvertown Tunnel a landmark infrastructure project connecting Silvertown in Newham with the Greenwich Peninsula BAM has started work to transform accessibility at Hither Green station in London - making travel easier quicker and more inclusive for thousands of people every day TenneT has awarded BAM Infra Nederland the civil works contract for the 380 kV high-voltage connection between Moerdijk and Tilburg covering the eastern section of the new connection between Rilland and Tilburg More > Plans have been submitted to North Lanarkshire Council's planning departmentAmbitious plans have been submitted for a new retail development on the outskirts of Newmains for a mixed use development comprising the erection of two retail units and two drive-thru units in Morningside Road has been sent to North Lanarkshire Council planners The plans also include details of a design for one retail unit with outdoor garden centre Details of the consultation process have also been released It states: “The following consultation will be undertaken in relation to this project “There will be a dedicated webpage; this will be live between October 17 and November 14; a live interactive web-based consultation will take place on Wednesday “During these times members of the design team will be available to answer questions submitted by email or to take phone calls via a dedicated email address and phone number.” councillors and Newmains community council have also been sent details of the plans Anyone wishing to comment on the application can do so by logging onto the North Lanarkshire Council website Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here The initial stage of a £19.95m project to construct a Newmains and St Brigid’s Community Hub and Family Learning Centre involving North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) the public-private partnership of local authorities was marked last week (Tuesday 6 July 2021) with a formal sod-cutting ceremony A Building Magazine Leading in the field of building news reporting Building Design & Construction Magazine is one of the most respected and referenced sources of building news enquiries@bdcmagazine.co.uk+44 1484 437312 Subscribe our newsletter to get the best stories into your inbox © 2025 BDC Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals Newmains and St Brigid’s Community Hub is the first project to be delivered in the North Lanarkshire Council Town and Community Hub programme The programme seeks to place new community facilities at the heart of every community in North Lanarkshire that requires new school provision The £18m project accommodates Newmains Primary School St Brigid’s Primary School and a Family Learning Centre It also adds to the community sports provision by the inclusion of an all weather 11 a-side pitch and community use of all indoor facilities currently available outside of school hours The building is arranged around a shared central space This resource is designed to offer highly flexible space for education use and promotes both passive and active learning The colour palette is selected from colours in nature An elevated digital learning zone sits at the top of the central ‘hellerup’ stair and has a view over the shared space below children can take the helical slide to the flexible space below to allow children with sensory difference to be able to stay with their peers The use of natural timber throughout provides a warmth to the space and compliments the colour palette Each school has a junior wing for P1-P3 and a senior wing for P4-7 Each wing accommodates an entrance with cloaks and toilets and four semi open plan classrooms that engage with a smaller flexible space to allow small group or peer to peer learning or to provide quieter space for children who will benefit from a different environment to the open plan arrangement The flexible space is lined with reading nooks adjustable sinks and space to display the children’s work the landscape has been developed in consultation with the users to provide a rich and varied provision that will develop over time Each teaching wing has covered external space and a sensory garden a forest school has been planted with moments of surprise within such as This child centric facility provides a fantastic platform to deliver contemporary education and promotes social inclusion by incorporating spaces required by the wider community North Lanarkshire Council have invited BDP and BAM Construction to co-locate the existing Newmains and St Brigid's primary schools to a new shared campus A greenfield site north of St Brigid's current site in Newmains has been identified for this purpose accommodating some 500 pupils as well as providing a further 100 nursery places The star-plan school will see segregated classrooms arrayed in four wings around a shared common activity space preserving the identity of each separate school while simultaneously bringing them together This arrangement allows each classroom to have direct playground access and flexible teaching area with gardens terminating each classroom wing the architect wrote: "The proposed new campus building is principally single storey with an enhanced height in the middle where the two schools come together "The central space is naturally lit by means of a north facing lantern and provides a number of shared activity spaces The democratic approach to the planning of the building means that both Newmains and St Brigid’s Primary Schools and the Family Learning Centre have equal opportunities to access the shared facilities "The atrium helps to unify both schools under the same roof and emphasises the shared campus philosophy." A 'tree' column and stepped seating area signifies the heart of the school complete with a wraparound slide to bring a little fun to the space.  Situated beside Newmains roundabout resides a fitting tribute to James "Jim" Murray a local boxer who lost his life following a brain injury while competing in a boxing match Murray gained a reputation for his formidable punches and relentless spirit in the ring as he made a name for himself in the Scottish boxing world before turning professional in March 1993 It was on the evening of October 13, 1995, when this local sporting hero was tragically involved in a boxing injury that led to his death just two days later. The fight took place in the Grand Ballroom of the Hospitality Inn in the center of Glasgow The bout was for the bantamweight title and pitted Murray against Drew Docherty The match was the main attraction and drew a crowd of around 700 people.  and had a seizure before an onlooking doctor ran to his assistance but sadly after an attempted life-saving neurosurgical procedure This life-sized bronze statue of Murray in his boxing outfit allows locals and visitors to pay their respects to a man who died doing what he loved.  The statue sits across the road from the main roundabout in Newmains Situated in the middle of the roundabout is the village's war memorial.  Dedicated to one of the most successful boxers to compete in the heavyweight division A monument to the first Aboriginal Australian to win a world boxing title It may seem a little out of place in a tiny village but the inspiring story of its creation made headlines The bronze creation commemorates the life and work of a beloved actor A team of concrete athletes stands in the middle of a traffic circle This downtown statue pays tribute to the Native American game that gave the city of La Crosse its name This sculpture is dedicated to a local therapy dog who later became the official mascot of the 126th Boston Marathon A bronze and stone statue made to recognize the life and career of a Russian aristocrat turned English rugby player BAM Construction has marked a move on-site to deliver the £20m Newmains and St Brigid’s Community Hub and Family Learning Centre in North Lanarkshire with a sod-cutting ceremony The first of three community hubs to be delivered on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council and Hub South West the shared campus will serve denominational and non-denominational 484 primary pupils with an on-site early years education centre for 103 children Councillor Frank McNally said: “Our focus on health and wellbeing and the outdoor facilities will provide enhanced leisure and recreational facilities for all members of the community to enjoy parents and the local community have all played a considerable role in developing the design for the new community hub which takes into account both the requirements of the local community and the natural heritage and architecture of the area." The new campus has been designed by BDP and will be delivered over an 18-month construction period.  TWO workers are still fighting for life after a suspected gas blast ripped through a former convent yesterday Neighbours told how one bloodied victim fled semi-naked covered in blood and blisters as the explosion shook nearby homes were rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary for life-saving treatment A hospital spokeswoman has revealed the pair remain in a critical condition One local said: “I heard an enormous bang and thought it was a bomb naked apart from something to cover his lower half He looked like he’d been peppered by a shotgun The blast happened within a commercial building on Bonkle Road in Newmains The convent was badly damaged and locals said nearby windows had shattered Cops evacuated locals until gas engineers shut off supp­lies to the Catholic Church site It is thought the men were hurt as they cleared asbestos Emergency services are still probing the exact cause of the blast. 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For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here only had three legs and was suffering from a displaced toe.(Image: WSH])Two brothers have received bans on keeping animals following a Scottish SPCA investigation pled guilty to a number of charges at Hamilton Sheriff Court and received a two-year supervision order and six-month restriction of liberty order said: “We had several dealings with Grant and David Campbell from March 2021 in regard to the conditions dogs were being kept in was found to have pressure sores and a fracture in her leg(Image: WSH])“On October 19 we received another complaint to our animal helpline about the conditions at the property an extremely painful condition when left untreated.(Image: WSH])‌“Further examination revealed two large “The break had been left untreated for so long that she had to have her leg amputated Blue was badly neglected(Image: WSH])‌“Gibbs Grant made headlines as the Newmains ‘rat catcher’ and had been helping to set traps for neighbours with several streets near his home being plagued with vermin A MAN has died following an explosion at a pastoral centre in North Lanarkshire The 23-year-old was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary following the blast in Newmains and died of the injuries he sustained A police spokeswoman said: “The 23-year-old died in hospital last night There is still a 26-year-old man in hospital who is seriously injured.” The explosion happened at the derelict Newmains Pastoral Centre on Bonkle Road around 1.30pm on Thursday An air ambulance and trauma team were sent to the scene and homes in the area were evacuated The spokeswoman added: “There’s a joint investigation with the Health and Safety Executive which is continuing.” Subscribe for only £5.49 a month and enjoy all the benefits of the printed paper as a digital replica Please go to the Instagram Feed settings page to create a feed You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience A new £18m community hub in Wishaw has been awarded top of class in the Scottish Design Awards 2023 after winning the Education Building or Project category and taking home the highly prestigious Grand Prix in Architecture award hub South West Scotland delivered this award-winning project on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council with BAM Construction as its construction partner consisting of Wallace Whittle (mechanical and electrical design engineer) and Blyth and Blyth (consulting civil and structural design engineer) Scottish Design Award judges were highly impressed by the many design features to promote both passive and active learning radial array of teaching wings set around an open At the heart of the new building is a multi-use area featuring Spanish steps and a helical slide that wraps around a statement figurative tree making it an original and exciting place for children and the local community to use to allow small groups or peer-to-peer learning or to provide quieter space The new hub provides every classroom with direct access to the grounds encouraging a healthy relationship between young people and the outdoors External play spaces offer a range of sensory stimulating apparatus that include a treehouse whilst further plans include the creation of a wildlife habitat to enable outdoor learning about animals and nature The outdoor areas include an 11-a-side sports pitch and new paths to connect the hub with the community A forest school has been planted with willow structures Sustainability is at the heart of the project Each teaching wing and lower level space is constructed from structural timber framing significantly reducing the building’s embodied carbon The state-of-the-art campus also includes a first-ever dedicated Science Architect Director at BDP said: “Schools are at the heart of any healthy community sustainable learning environment that promotes wellbeing is a contributing factor in supporting learning within a well-knitted social environment sustainable design of Newmains and St Bridgid’s Hub is fantastic The project has always been about collaboration It is an exceptional space for community activity — delivering inclusion and engagement to build social cohesion and every unique aspect of this project has been received exactly as intended.” Chief Executive of hub South West Scotland commented: “This new community hub is far more than just a school flexible learning spaces which bring huge benefits to pupils and the wider community Everyone involved in delivering this campus is delighted it has achieved much deserved recognition on a national stage.” said: “The new hub is a wonderful asset for the entire community to enjoy — it’s a shining example of the vision and ambition we have for communities across North Lanarkshire I’d like to congratulate everyone involved in the design and construction of the hub on winning this much-deserved national award.” BAM added: “We are delighted to have led the team to deliver a new and exceptional educational learning place for the community We did this by taking North Lanarkshire Councils vision set at the outset to create a “design led brief” by engaging with the local communities making them an integral part of the development process which in turn makes them feel proud of their new facilities and the awards recognition is fully merited.” The Kingston - one of the new homes planned for the estate in Newmains(Image: Bellway Homes)A major housebuilder has been given the go-ahead to construct over 250 new homes in a Lanarkshire village Bellway Homes have been given the green light by North Lanarkshire Council to build a total of 277 houses on land east of Main Street in Newmains The homes will be built on the site of the former Costain Concrete Works The development is a standard modern housing development with a combination of two-storey semi-detached An area to the front of the site and in part of a landscape area required to run east to west through the middle of the site has been proposed as a play area A selection of play equipment including a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) with full height fence equipment for younger children and a wheelchair accessible swing has been proposed The council’s planning report states: “The proposed development will introduce 277 houses accessed from the A73 by two roundabouts with separate footpath access points spaced across the site to ensure suitable access by vehicle or foot “Additional landscaped areas will be provided around the entire extremes of the site and through the middle of the site east to west opening to a wider area that fronts the A73 “At this area play provision is proposed to be provided for a range of children’s ages including a piece of equipment which incorporates wheelchair access “Comments from SEPA have confirmed that they have no concerns around the site “Comments from ScottishPower and Scottish Water and have been noted but none of the aspects they have raised prohibit the determination of the application with outstanding matters they raise outwith the scope of this current planning process “Scottish Passenger for Transport’s commented that they will not commit to provide any services for the development hereby proposed and have requested that bus stops should not be put in place a planning condition will be used to secure footway infrastructure for the required bus stops and a puffin crossing.” The council received one letter of representation who stated that the proposed development will provide required new homes on a brownfield site and that proposed terraced plots close to A class roads and the layout of the site would create on-street parking issues at roundabouts A suggestion was made that terraces should be detached houses instead including five bed homes for home working which would have in-curtilage driveways and garages The planning report concludes: “The development accords with the relevant Development Plan Policies “There will be no detrimental impact on neighbouring amenity or the character of the surrounding area.” Edgars Amelko attacked his brother Aigors following an argument at a house in Lanarkshire in 2020. Edgars Amelko attacked Aigors Amelko, 28, after the pair got into an argument at a house in Newmains, Lanarkshire on June 27, 2020. On Wednesday, the 31-year-old was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow. He had earlier been convicted of culpable homicide having stood trial for murder. Lord Richardson told Latvian-born Amelko he was guilty of “senseless violence”. The judge went on: “The precise circumstances leading to the death are not clear. It is apparent that both of you consumed alcohol and ended up fighting. “You brutally assaulted and killed your brother over apparently nothing. He was subjected to multiple blows to the face, neck and upper body. “He also received significant blunt force trauma to his head which ultimately caused his death. “You will have to live with the consequences of your actions.” Tony Graham QC, defending, said the brothers had originally come to the UK to work and had lived together. He added the siblings could at times have a “volatile relationship”. The defence advocate told the hearing: “We are dealing with an argument which descended into violence which had tragic consequences.” North Lanarkshire Council planners gave the green light to the proposals(Image: Stuart Vance/ReachPlc)Property developers have been granted planning permission in principle for a housing development near Newmains North Lanarkshire Council’s planning committee agreed to AS Homes (Scotland)’s proposal for 72 houses to be built on a site north of Abernethyn Road This decision was in line with recommendations from planning officers which noted the site’s designation as housing land and found the application to be in accordance with the local development plan and planning policy No construction can begin until a legal agreement covering contributions to education and off-site play provision is established A list of 20 conditions designed to preserve amenity and biodiversity in the area has been imposed on the planning consent The site is part of the former East Crindledyke Farm which has not operated as a farm for some time and has a relatively small amount of remaining land following other housing developments This development would involve the demolition of several buildings a paddock and car park and the new housing would be surrounded by other houses shops and a council-operated family learning centre The proposed 72 two-storey houses are a mixture of detached and West of Scotland Housing Association intends to take 45 of them as social housing stock Eight objections to the plans were lodged with the council but none of the concerns expressed were considered adequate grounds for refusal The planning committee therefore unanimously backed the recommendations remembered as ‘one in a million’ after being found dead at homeBrittany VonowPublished: 8:03 2 Aug 2019A 14-YEAR-OLD girl has been remembered as "one in a million" after being found dead at a home southeast of Glasgow Teen Aimee Louise Park tragically died in Lanarkshire on Wednesday morning with cops ruling there were no suspicious circumstances Friends have since flooded social media with tributes for the young Coltness High School pupil One pal wrote: "Just wanted to say how upset i am that we lost this gorgeous girl she was one in a million and this is something we never expected "She was so amazing and beautiful and sooo talented Definitely lost a living angel and she will be so missed by everyone "We love you so much and hope you're flying high with all our angels Another added: "We will all miss you Aimee Louise A third said: "She was one in a million EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide touching the lives of people in every corner of society - from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors It's the biggest killer of people under the age of 35 And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice That is why The Sun launched the You're Not Alone campaign. The aim is that by sharing practical advice raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health Let's all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others... You're Not Alone. needs help dealing with mental health problems the following organisations provide support: Coltness High head teacher John McGilp paid tribute to the teenager and said pupils were being supported He said: We are absolutely devastated to hear this tragic news "Aimee-Louise was a much-loved member of our school community with a close group of friends and she will be missed by everyone who knew her "Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time." Police Scotland said a post-mortem would be carried out to establish the exact cause of death A JustGiving page has since been set up to raise cash for the teen's funeral. We pay for your stories and videos! Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? Email us at scoop@thesun.co.uk or call 0141 420 5200 COPS are hunting a knifeman who stabbed a young dad three times in front of horrified schoolkids Robbie Carter, 28, was attacked by the thug in front of a row of shops at 4.10pm in Newmains, Lanarkshire - just after local pupils finished school for the day. The attacker, who had been in a taxi with dad-of-two Robbie, fled the area and left his bloodsoaked victim behind. Paramedics raced to the scene and he was taken to Wishaw General Hospital where’s he’s currently in a serious but stable condition. An onlooker said: “This happened just after the schools had emptied, there were kids everywhere. “It happened right outside a row of shops and loads of people saw it. “This guy could have been killed and the attacker just left him bleeding on the street.” The attacker is understood to have made off in the direction of Westwood Road. 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