North Lanarkshire

British

/ -ʃə, ˈlænəkˌʃɪə /

noun

a council area of central Scotland: consists mainly of the NE part of the historical county of Lanarkshire; formerly (1974–96) part of Strathclyde Region: engineering and metalworking industries. Administrative centre: Motherwell. Pop: 321 820 (2003 est). Area: 1771 sq km (684 sq miles)

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Steven Lyons is the head of the Lyons clan, which was originally based in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire.

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Linden became a councillor for the SNP the following year, and rose to become North Lanarkshire council leader in 2022.

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Linden became a councillor for the SNP the following year, and rose to become North Lanarkshire council leader.

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Originally from Wishaw in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, Fraser started his nursing training in 1981and has spent 45 years in the health service.

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Five people, including two children, have been taken to hospital after a 15-vehicle crash on the M73 in North Lanarkshire.

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