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Please be aware that the About Us section has recently been through a revamp with many links within it changed If you're trying to visit a page in this section, please visit the new About Us homepage navigate to the new page and update your bookmarks Pupils at Wishaw Academy Primary School are appealing to local dog owners to clean up after their pets Dog fouling is regularly found on paths and grassy areas around the school where pupils play and walk to and from school It is then brought into the school on pupils’ shoes creating a mess and a health hazard which particularly affects children between 18 months and five years old the toxocariasis larvae can result in infection that lasts between six and 24 months in extremely rare cases, seizures or fits As part of the school’s work to achieve the Gold Rights Respecting Schools award pupils are running a campaign to highlight the problem and encourage dog owners to be responsible explained: "As head teacher of Wishaw Academy PS I am proud to support the Rights Respecting Schools Steering Group in leading the dog fouling campaign.  “Many children and parents were concerned about dog fouling around the entrances to the school. As a result the Rights Respecting Schools Steering Group decided to take full advantage of article 12 of the United Nations Charter on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and use their voices to campaign tackle this problem and effect change.  “Pupils contacted decision-makers within North Lanarkshire Council and have been involved in a leaflet drop in the local neighbourhood. They have also raised awareness of the problem by designing their own posters for display around the school campus and local public buildings “This initiative not only promotes a cleaner safer environment for our pupils but also instils a sense of respect and responsibility and by working together with the local community we can ensure that our pathways and grounds remain welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.” “There’s no excuse for not cleaning up after your dog,” said Councillor Helen Loughran Convener of the Environment and Climate Change Committee “Bagged dog waste can be placed in any public litter bin or taken home and disposed of in general household waste bins and residents can pick up free dog fouling bags from any council library parents and teachers at having their community blighted by dog fouling and the mess it’s creating within the school I would ask residents to help keep North Lanarkshire clean and safe by bagging and binning their dog’s waste.” Allowing pets to foul in public places is a criminal offence; anyone caught faces an £80 Fixed Penalty Notice which goes up to £100 if not paid within 28 days Residents who see owners allowing their dogs to foul without cleaning up, can report it to the council by calling 0345 143 0015, giving details of the location, times, dog and owner. For more information, visit www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/pests-and-pollution/dogs/dog-fouling Wishaw Academy Primary School is working towards being one of more than 5,000 UNICEF UK Gold Rights Respecting Schools across the UK that embed children’s rights in their ethos and culture The school is one of hundreds of schools and organisations across the UK who are highlighting the powerful voices of children and young people and encouraging decision makers to listen Children and young people at Wishaw Academy Primary are taking part in "OutRight" – a nationwide children’s rights campaign organised by UNICEF UK. 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Search our current job opportunities to find a new role that’s rewarding exciting and allows you to make a real difference every day Work With Us A team of nurses at University Hospital Wishaw hosted a Tartan Tea Party to raise funds for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland to mark a colleague’s retirement And there’s still time for people to sign up to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland’s newest fundraiser and get your ‘brew crew’ together to support the 1 in 5 Scots living with chest heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid The whole point of us having a Tartan Tea Party was because my friend and colleague Ann Marie Blaney who is a Cardiology Specialist Nurse/ Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse wanted to do something for charity before she retired On 21st May – International Tea Day – Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland’s inaugural Tartan Tea Parties will take place across the country to raise much needed funds for people living with the conditions the leading health charity supports The charity has encouraged as many people as possible in the region to take part in the Tartan Tea Party senior research nurse at University Hospital Wishaw said: “Our Tartan Tea Party went really well and we had a good turnout considering people are busy and it can be hard at times to get away from wards “Overall we made £386 so that was really good People enjoyed themselves and had a wee chat and ate lots of goodies “The whole point of us having a Tartan Tea Party was because my friend and colleague Ann Marie Blaney “Ann Marie has worked in Cardiac Rehabilitation Service for 17 years and has managed many patients with heart conditions and their cardiac rehab through this service She has collaborated with CHSS over the years and it made sense to take part.” The event is being supported by Scottish baker He said: “This is such a wonderful opportunity to bring people together to support each other and to be there for those who have been through such hardship “I believe we’ll all know someone who has suffered from one of the many conditions that CHSS can help with and this is our opportunity to talk about it spread the word about the great work CHSS is doing and why you should support them.” CHSS supports people across the country living with its conditions to live their lives to the full. The charity is on hand to provide advice and support through its free Advice Line service supported self management courses and much more CHSS aims to reach 175,000 people living with its conditions by 2028 through its Community Healthcare Support Services Funds raised through activities such as the Tartan Tea Party are essential in supporting this goal Community Fundraiser at CHSS said: “We’re delighted to see so many people like the team at University Hospital Wishaw taking part in our inaugural Tartan Tea Party and wish everyone hosting a party all the best we say ‘never underestimate the power of a cup of tea’ Living with or supporting someone with one of our conditions can be challenging and events such as the Tartan Tea Party are crucial to create time for people to get together share support and advice as well as have fun.” To access free resources to help you organise a Tartan Tea Party to remember, head to chss.org.uk/tartan-tea-party  Our friendly fundraising team is also on hand to help you at every step of the way You can contact them by emailing fundraising@chss.org.uk or calling 0131 297 2750 Your donation can help people do more than just survive – you can help them really live © Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland 2025 Telephone: 0131 225 6963 General enquiries [email protected] Media enquiries [email protected] Officers made the discovery while searching a property under warrant in the Hawick Street area of Wishaw on Wednesday. Drugs including cocaine and benzococaine with a street value of around £150,000 were seized. A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the recovery. He is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Thursday. Police Scotland has opened an investigation into the discovery. Detective superintendent Steven Elliot from the Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit said: “Illegal drugs cause such suffering to families and communities and we remain determined to dismantling drugs networks. “This operation underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy. “Anyone with information or concerns about drugs should contact Police Scotland on 101 or make a call to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.” 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+" The major roadworks planned on West Hamilton Street in Motherwell and Glasgow Road in Wishaw are expected to cause disruption to bus services using that route N240 and X11 First Bus services are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow for additional travel time to prepare for buses that may be caught in traffic due to the works in Motherwell and Wishaw The roadworks began on Friday 17th January and are expected to last for at least 16 weeks The First Bus team have placed posters on the impacted services to advise customers in advance and apologise for any inconvenience caused said: “We’re committed to providing an efficient and reliable service for customers our buses are impacted by roadworks and circumstances out with our control “We’ve issued notice in advance to support customers as far as possible and allow them to plan journeys Further information can be found via our website social channels and through our customer services team.” Any travellers seeking further advice and the latest updates can contact the First Bus customer services team on 0345 646 0707 or visit firstglasgow.com First Bus is one of the UK’s largest bus operators we were the first national bus operator to accept contactless card payments across all of our services and our First Bus App is voted ‘best in class’ amongst UK bus operators state-of-the-art buses across our key networks We work proactively with our local authority partners tackling congestion and improving customer experience We are focused on First Bus becoming a leader in the transition to a low-carbon future and are committed to operating a zero-emission bus fleet by 2035 We also operate the Aircoach network in Ireland First Bus is an equal opportunity employer First Bus is an excellent place to work with opportunities for a rewarding career We are committed to equality of opportunity We believe diverse experiences and attitudes help us better understand the needs of our customers For more information on First Bus: news-scot.firstbus.co.uk Cookie Settings Powered by Onclusive PR Manager™ The first phase of housing at Castlehill Road taking forward exciting regeneration plans to deliver new housing transforming and connecting the local community which is on the site of the former Caplaw Tower sees 97 new council homes for rent delivered including an amenity house for local people to meet in and a new children's play park Our latest development provides a range of housing to suit all needs and includes two and three-bedroom homes; one and two-bedroom cottage flats; various wheelchair houses including four-bedroom homes two-bedroom cottage flats and two and three-bedroom bungalows together with amenity housing which will adapt to future tenants’ requirements All our new homes are built to the highest design standards and boast a range of features including being Housing for Varying Needs meaning they adapt to suit future needs and are Secure by Design We’re also building highly energy efficient homes as we embrace new renewable technologies and include features such as solar panels and vehicle charging points making our homes comfortable and more affordable for tenants together with local councillor Fiona Fotheringham attended the completion event and met with tenant Mrs Also attending were representatives from North Lanarkshire Council “Today’s event marks a significant milestone in Gowkthrapple’s regeneration masterplan and the completion of the first phase of new housing for the area,” explained Housing Convener “As part of the ambitious regeneration plans for Gowkthrapple the council is progressing future phases of the masterplan starting with the demolition of the older flats and Allershaw tower The intention is to replace these with modern homes improved open space and infrastructure to fulfil the placemaking objectives of the overall masterplan for the area to create an attractive and well connected neighbourhood “We continue to drive forward our new house building programme delivering more new, affordable and energy efficient homes for our residents Our new homes are changing lives and transforming local communities as well as delivering jobs community benefits and boosting the economy We’re committed to fulfilling our ambition to make North Lanarkshire the place to live.” These new homes form part of the council’s ambitious new supply programme which was recently expanded to deliver 6,000 new homes by 2035 across North Lanarkshire The Castlehill Road development is being delivered by Hub South West Scotland who appointed CCG as the developer added: “We are thrilled to be part of the Castle Hill Housing development with North Lanarkshire Council and CCG This project is about more than just building homes; it's about creating a vibrant community where residents can connect and thrive “The new amenity house is a wonderful example of how we can provide spaces that enhance the quality of life for everyone the project has significantly boosted the local economy by circulating spend within the community supporting local businesses and creating job opportunities We believe this development will have a lasting positive impact on the local community fostering a sense of belonging and pride." This development cost approximately £21m with Scottish Government grant funding of £7.9m The bomb squad was called to a property in Wishaw on Friday evening. Emergency services were called to a property on Branchalfield Drive in Cambusnethan following a report of items of potential historic ordnance having been found within around 7.30pm on Friday. A cordon was put in place as a precaution, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams were sent to assess the finding. Police Scotland confirmed on Saturday morning that no further action was required and the cordon has been lifted. Additional police patrols are in place following the death of James McMaster in Wishaw on December 5. Officers were called to Maxton Crescent in Wishaw at around 2.10pm on December 5 following the death of 53-year-old James McMaster. Police said after initial enquiries, they believe Mr McMaster was the victim of an assault and that investigations are continuing. Additional patrols have been dispatched to the area and the force is urging anyone with information to come forward. Detective chief inspector Bob Williamson, from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team said: “From our enquiries so far, we believe that James has been the victim of an assault. “It’s vital that anyone with information about James comes forward. All information is crucial as it helps us piece together what has happened.” He added: “We are in the process of building a picture of James’ movements, who he saw, where he went, and we can only do that with details from those who knew him or saw him. “I would urge anyone who knew James to think back to the last time they saw or spoke to him and to get in touch with us with any details. Let us decide what’s significant so we can find answers for James’ family and friends.” Area Commander, chief inspector Gail Nicol said: “The community can be assured that we are doing everything we can to establish the full circumstances of James’ death. “Additional patrols will be in the area, working alongside officers investigating James’ death. Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 1788 of Thursday, December 5, 2024.” Officers were called to Maxton Crescent around 2.10pm on December 5 following the death of 53-year-old James McMaster. A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of James McMaster in Wishaw. “Mr McMaster, 53, was found within a flat in Maxton Crescent, Wishaw, on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Scottish Fire and Rescue Services dispatched six fire engines to the scene where firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze. Emergency services were called to reports of a fire on Stewarton Street in Wishaw at around 2.27pm on Wednesday. Police confirmed one man was taken to hospital as a precaution with the fire not being treated as wilful. Nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution, and drivers were urged to avoid the area. One resident told STV News they were advised to leave around 3pm and couldn’t return home until 8pm. In an update on Thursday, officers said the road reopened to traffic but a footpath outside the building remains closed for safety. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Stewarton Street in Wishaw has reopened to traffic following a building fire yesterday. “One man was taken to hospital as a precaution. “The fire is not being treated as wilful. “The footpath outside the building will remain closed for pedestrian safety.” Thomas O'Rourke was stabbed four times by Francis McConnachie in Wishaw. Francis McConnachie fatally attacked friend Thomas O’Rourke, 21, after a row between the pair in their hometown of Wishaw on February 24, 2023. The 36-year-old had denied murdering Thomas, who was knifed four times. He had claimed self-defence. McConnachie was sentenced by judge Lord Arthurson at the High Court in Glasgow on Monday. He had previously been convicted of the reduced charge of culpable homicide while acting under provocation following a trial. Jurors heard how the pair had ended up in McConnachie’s home that day after the killer returned from walking his dad’s dog. He described the atmosphere as initially “good” between them before a row then broke out, leading to McConnachie ordering his friend to leave. The killer claimed Thomas went on to make threats to him and his brother before he left. McConnachie said: “I basically went after him.” The court heard the pair had a “stand-up fight” out in the street before McConnachie was pulled away. Both then returned to their homes. However, McConnachie said he heard Thomas back outside shouting and left his property again. He claimed Thomas was armed with a knife. McConnachie said he told him: “You do not stab your pals.” The killer stated he was “in disbelief”, but he managed to grab hold of Thomas. The court heard there was a “big struggle” with both men on the ground as McConnachie apparently tried to disarm him. It was during this that Thomas was fatally struck, but McConnachie said: “I do not know how it happened.” Richard Goddard, defending, stated the killing had occurred after an initial “relatively minor” altercation between the pair. The KC said McConnachie had “always accepted responsibility” for the death and had shown remorse for what happened. Sentencing, Lord Arthurson said he had read emotional impact statements from those close to the victim. The judge told McConnachie: “You should be under no illusion of the scale of the dreadful loss sustained by Mr O’Rourke’s family occasioned by your fatal attack.” Francis McConnachie fatally attacked friend Thomas O'Rourke, 21, after a row between the pair in their hometown of Wishaw, Lanarkshire on February 24, 2023. Francis McConnachie fatally attacked friend Thomas O’Rourke, 21, after a row between the pair in their hometown of Wishaw, Lanarkshire on February 24, 2023. The 36-year-old had denied murdering Thomas, who was stabbed four times. McConnachie was convicted of the reduced charge of culpable homicide while acting under provocation following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow. He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced in the new year. The pair had ended up in McConnachie’s home that day after he returned from walking his dad’s dog. He described the atmosphere as initially “good” between them. But a row then broke out, leading McConnachie to order his friend to leave. McConnachie: “I basically went after him.” The court heard the pair ended up in a “stand-up fight” out in the street before McConnachie was pulled away. Both then returned to their homes. The court heard there was a “big struggle” with both men on the ground as McConnachie is said to have tried to disarm him. During this, Thomas was fatally struck, but McConnachie said he did not know how it happened. His KC Richard Goddard asked him: “Do you know what part of the body the knife damaged?” Mr Goddard: “What was going through your head?” McConnachie: “Panic, loss of breath. I was trying to fight for my life.” He said he was “extremely shocked” when he saw Thomas on the ground dying. McConnachie was later heard to state: “How can I plead my innocence? I was defending myself. “If someone is trying to kill you, what are you meant to do?” Prosecutors said McConnachie had gone after Thomas when he could have easily stayed at home. There was evidence he was demanding to know where Thomas was while shouting: “I will do 15 years.” Advocate depute Ann MacNeill put to him that he had “unfinished business” with the victim. Ms MacNeill said: “You went out with two knives tooled up.” McConnachie: “No, I did not do that.” Lord Arthurson adjourned sentencing for reports. James Paterson pictured during last year's bike challenge with Children First mascot Hamish(Image: UGC)A marathon man is taking on an incredible two-pronged running challenge to raise help underprivileged children James Paterson is running the London Marathon this coming weekend and if that’s not tough enough he will follow it up by running round a track in North Lanarkshire for 24 hours The Wishaw man who turns 49 years old next week is once again raising money for Children First their families and the people who care for them by offering 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 They also help children recover from trauma and abuse through national and local services James first took on the London Marathon in 2009 and has made it an annual fixture since then even completing a virtual marathon during the Covid pandemic when he ran from Motherwell to Hampden Park and back and has raised over £25,000 for the charity Last year he took on the London challenge and followed that by a 12-hour bike challenge who runs Paterson’s Trophy Supplies Limited alongside his wife Kirsty at Garrion Business Park will take on an even bigger challenge when he runs all the way from his home in Lanarkshire to London before competing in the marathon James has been running the annual London Marathon since 2009(Image: Freelance)‌This weekend he will be joined in London by Kirsty and son Ellis “The following week I’m running for 24-hours round the Ravenscraig running track.” “So I obviously have a want about me,” James joked “Sometimes I think it’s time I gave it a bye “In 2012 I completed four marathons in seven weeks – Edinburgh James and his wife Kirsty(Image: Freelance)“Kirsty asked what I wanted to do for my birthday I’m going to run to London and then do the marathon “It’s always been Children First I do it for The first time I signed up for the Flora [London] I got in through the ballot James Paterson with his children Ellis and Daisy(Image: UGC)‌“A woman who’s in our running club came into our shop and asked if I’d mind doing it for Children First so by next year hopefully I’ll have hit £30,000.” You can donate to James’ fundraiser at: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/James-Paterson * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook? Head on over and give us a like and share! The banning order has been issued to the owner and employees of the business trading as 'Foodies' and 'Usave' in Wishaw. The banning order was issued for 12 months to the owner and employees of the business trading as “Foodies” and “Usave” at Kirk Road, Wishaw. It comes after an investigation, led by North Lanarkshire Council’s Trading Standards team, into the illegal sale of nicotine vapour products (NVPs) to under-18s, which led to an application to Hamilton Sheriff Court. The business owner and employees were found to have sold NVPs to underage test purchasers on three occasions between October 2023 and May 2024. Michelle McKenna, Trading Standards manager, said the ban was sought after repeated “non-compliance”. “Retailers have a responsibility to ensure they do not sell vapes to underage individuals,” she said. “Due to repeated non-compliance, we had no choice but to seek a court order banning the business from selling vapes at the Wishaw premises.” Ms McKenna continued: “While most vape and tobacco retailers comply with the law, we will not hesitate to protect young people and take enforcement action against those who break the law. “This includes issuing fixed penalty notices and applying for banning orders when necessary.” The Trading Standards manager added that the team will continue their “extensive” programme of visits and test purchases using young volunteers. “Recent seizures of illicit tobacco further highlight the importance of our ongoing efforts to ensure compliance and protect public health.” Councillor Helen Loughran, convener of the Environmental Services Committee, said the banning order sends a “clear message” that the sale of age-restricted products to children will not be tolerated. “The council is committed to supporting Trading Standards in their efforts to enforce the law and protect our communities,” she said. “Officers have made significant seizures of illicit tobacco across North Lanarkshire recently, which underscores the need for vigilance and strict enforcement. Retailers must understand the serious consequences of falling to comply with the law.” North Lanarkshire Council confirmed that during the 2023/2024 period, cigarettes were sold to test purchase volunteers on ten occasions and vapes on 14 from a total of 126 attempts. The local authority added that illicit tobacco was identified in ten premises in Wishaw, Airdrie, Kilsyth, Condorrat and Bellshill in the past month, resulting in the seizure of 53,180 cigarettes and 17.48kg of hand-rolling tobacco. Since July 2023, Trading Standards has the power to make referrals to HMRC which can issue penalties of up to £10,000 to businesses and individuals caught selling illicit tobacco products. Over 151,860 illicit cigarettes and 30kg of hand-rolling tobacco have been seized from 19 premises in North Lanarkshire since June 2023. This is the second banning order obtained by Trading Standards, following a similar case involving a Motherwell retailer in January 2024. A 50-year-old man has been charged in connection with a serious assault following the 53-year-old's death. James McMaster was found dead within a flat in Maxton Crescent in Wishaw at around 2.10pm on Thursday, December 5, 2024. A 50-year-old man has been charged in connection with a serious assault following the 53-year-old’s death. He is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday, December 16. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and enquiries remain ongoing, police said. Plans have been developed to improve an area of woodland in Wishaw We have published the plans for an area of woodland approximately 10 hectares around a steeply sloping gorge The land is part of Cambusnethan Local Nature Reserve the management plan will see the woodland tree species adjusted to a more natural composition of trees Some of the existing trees will be felled to allow natural regeneration and create a more natural woodland with a diverse range of canopy levels and age structures This should support increased biodiversity and make the woodland more resilient to climate change as well as making it a more attractive location for visitors to enjoy the aim is that changes will allow the woodland to become part of the Clyde Valley Woods Special Area of Conservation (SAC) which covers 11 separate sites in North and South Lanarkshire and is of European importance for nature conservation This work is part of a project to compensate for part of the SAC which was affected by essential repairs to protect the operational safety of the railway carried out by Network Rail on the West Coast Main Line following a landslip in 2016 NatureScot, Network Rail, the Scottish Government and the council collectively agreed that another woodland would be identified and managed to bring it to the standards of the SAC Meaning that there would be no reduction in the overall area of protected woodland We are inviting the public to give their views by the end of February A paper copy is also available to collect from Wishaw Library Officers were called to Maxton Crescent in Wishaw on December 5 following the death of 53-year-old James McMaster. Officers were called to Maxton Crescent at around 2.10pm on December 5 following the death of the 53-year-old. A 50-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. Scott Chambers appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court charged with attempted murder and assault to severe injury on Monday. The 50-year-old made no plea during his appearance and was committed to further examination. Chambers was remanded in custody and is due to appear in court again within eight days. Meanwhile, Margaret Maxwell appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court charged with attempted murder, assault to severe injury and attempting to defeat the ends of justice. During her appearance on Wednesday, the 47-year-old made no plea. Maxwell was committed for further examination and remanded in custody. She is due to make another appearance within the next eight days. 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Sign up to our newsletters here Children and families in Wishaw have welcomed the official opening of the newly revamped King George V play area the facility is double the size of the previous park and offers an exciting range of play equipment for local children Pupils from Berryhill and St Thomas’s Primary Schools who played a key role in designing the new park Thirty children enjoyed testing the new equipment and received goody bags from Kompan the contractor responsible for the installation The opening ceremony was led by Orlaith Ross a St Thomas’s Primary School student and winner of the park’s design-a-sign competition Orlaith was joined by Provost Kenneth Duffy Provost Duffy said: "This new play area is a fantastic addition to our community and it’s heartening to hear about the involvement of our young people in its design “Their ideas have helped create a space that will bring joy to children and families for years." and Councillor Nathan Wilson also attended the event developed by the Community Partnership Team in consultation with local schools and residents Highlights include a castle-themed climbing unit providing comfortable seating for families funded by £160,000 from the Local Development Programme reflects a significant investment in the area The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response Police are appealing for information about a Wishaw man not seen since July Kevin Young has not been sighted for over five months Mr Young is described as white and 5'9" tall He is described as having short brown hair Officers have asked anyone with information that may assist in tracing Mr Young to contact police. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers from Police Scotland are seeking assistance to trace 39 year old Kevin Young "Kevin was last seen on Thursday 25th July 2024 "If you have any information that can assist in tracing Kevin please contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 0786 of 5th January 2025." Join Glasgow Live's WhatsApp community here and Sign up to our daily Glasgow Live newsletter here to receive news and features direct to your inbox Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right Missing Kevin Young (Image: Police Scotland)Concerns are mounting for a man who went missing from Wishaw nearly six months ago Police are appealing for help to trace 39-year-old Kevin Young who hasn't been seen since Thursday A police spokesperson said: "Officers from Police Scotland are seeking assistance to trace 39-year-old Kevin Young "Kevin was last seen on Thursday 25th July 2024 If you have any information that can assist in tracing Kevin *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here Progressive Change Motherwell West councillor David Crichton(Image: Stuart Vance/ReachPlc)A North Lanarkshire councillor has hit out at the number of roadworks within the Motherwell and Wishaw area Progressive Change’s David Crichton has blasted the extent of roadworks and temporary traffic lights currently in operation in and around both towns and no doubt across most of North Lanarkshire we are constantly plagued by reoccurring roadworks and traffic restrictions most times without any warning or consideration to those needing to travel “The sheer volume of roadworks just now seems insane Just this week I drove less than a mile and was faced with no less than three sets of roadworks and traffic restrictions “There must be a better approach to managing this debacle and looking to restrict roadworks and closures taking place “At least that way you may be able to find alternate routes without being caught up in the inevitable next set or roadworks “I’ve raised the issue several times already and have previously proposed Motions formally to council suggesting a review of restricting concurrent roadworks so close to each other “Residents have described he condition of our roads and road works management to be an absolute farce Potholes and repairs seem to be filled only on a temporary basis only to then need repaired again within a short period “Does this really give best value to residents of North Lanarkshire?” bus travellers in Motherwell and Wishaw were being warned to plan ahead due to heavy roadworks in the area The major roadworks planned on West Hamilton Street in Motherwell and Glasgow Road in Wishaw continue to cause disruption to bus services using that route a council spokesperson said: “The road network is used for most of the services that our communities and business require for their daily lives which means that repairs and improvement work will impact on many road users the council plans and co-ordinates work in line with relevant legislation and guidance to minimise the impact on the road network and ensure safety Our performance is monitored by the Scottish Road Works Commissioner “The New Roads and Street Works Act does not allow for a blanket restriction on all roadworks within a radius of other works.”