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House prices in 'more affordable' Glasgow commuter towns 'rising strongly'

In Wishaw, prices are up 7.0 per cent, according to research by Rightmove.

24 August 2026
Daily Record

Locals urged to take part in survey as council reviews Wishaw Town Centre Action Plan

Locals are being urged to identify the local priorities for change and how your town centre can be developed over the next 10 years.

20 August 2026
Daily Record

Wishaw woman took sister’s ashes on charity skydive and scattered them in the air

Lynda Murray was inspired by her late sister Irene to take part in the fundraising event on behalf of the Les Hoey MBE DreamMaker Foundation.

20 August 2026
Daily Record

Police appealing to the public to help trace missing Wishaw teenager

Hayden O'Neill, aged 17, was last seen in the Cove Crescent area of Shotts around 2pm on Wednesday, August 19. Following enquiries, it’s believed he may have travelled by train towards Glasgow.

20 August 2026
Daily Record

North Lanarkshire Provost joins Wishaw Men's Shed members at busy open day

Provost Kenneth Duffy joined members of the community at the open day where guests enjoyed teas, coffees and snacks while finding out more about the group and its activities.

19 August 2026
Daily Record

Blow for Wishaw neonatal campaigners as Health Secretary backs centralising services

Angela Constance said the model to centralise neonatal intensive care services in Scotland "is the right one".

18 August 2026
Glasgow Live

Sleeping Wishaw cannabis gardener jailed and will be deported after police raid

A Home Office investigation dismissed concerns that Besnik Perleka was the victim of human trafficking.

18 August 2026
Glasgow Live

Armed Wishaw gang attack man in violent 'targeted' murder bid in broad daylight

The suspects, who were all wearing black balaclavas, made off from the scene in a grey SUV.

18 August 2026
Daily Record

Cannabis gardener jailed after police raided house in Wishaw

Hamilton Sheriff Court heard Besnik Perleka was sleeping when officers arrived and found 130 plants worth up to £78,000.

18 August 2026
Daily Record

New licensed restaurant and cafe in Wishaw given go ahead by council planners

NLC planners gave the green light to the plans in Stewarton Street after no objections were received to the plans.

17 August 2026
Daily Record

Wishaw MSP welcomes new stats showing more Scots from deprived areas heading to university

New UCAS statistics show that the number of students accepted to study in Scotland this year has increased by 1,260 to 45,090.

17 August 2026
Daily Record

Wishaw MSP highlights support available to families across North Lanarkshire

Last year, 1,470 families in North Lanarkshire received the Best Start School Age Payment, a one-off payment of £331.95 to help eligible families with the costs associated with a child beginning prima

14 August 2026
Daily Record

Housebuilder applies to council to increase number of homes on site near Wishaw

Bellway Homes Ltd are aiming to increase the number of properties from 601 to 633 as part of their Wemysshill Farm development in Castlehill Road, Overtown.

12 August 2026
Daily Record

Councillors approve plans to see Wishaw Men’s Shed take ownership of Gowkthrapple Community Centre

The charity, which provides space for men of all ages to socialise and participate in various hobbies, sought to purchase the building, which is its usual venue for meetings.

12 August 2026
Daily Record

Wishaw domestic abuser choked his partner then plagued her with messages

Michael Hudson also confronted her after being served with a non-harassment order.

10 August 2026
Daily Record

Wellness in Wishaw event returns for bigger and better second year

Visitors were able to drop in for advice and support on a wide range of topics including menopause, continence advice, stress and distress and falls prevention.

6 August 2026
Daily Record

Drivers warned over series of road closures in and around Wishaw

Vehicular and pedestrian access will be permitted where practical during the closures.

6 August 2026
Daily Record

Wishaw MSP welcomes £821,000 given to North Lanarkshire as part of Summer of Sport programme

The funding forms part of a £20 million investment announced in the Scottish Budget, which also included plans to expand free swimming lessons to every primary school child in Scotland.

5 August 2026
Glasgow Live

Urgent search launched for missing Carluke man who has links to Wishaw

Ian Ward was last seen in the Barrs Lane area of Carluke on Monday morning.

3 August 2026
Daily Record

Appeal to trace man missing from Wishaw two years on since last sighting

Kevin Young, 41, was last seen in the Glasgow Road area of the town on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

30 July 2026

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