FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Wishaw | History Defined

Man seriously injured in attempted murder after attack by masked men with weapons

A 31-year-old man was seriously injured in an attempted murder on Wingate Street in Wishaw after being attacked by men with weapons.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18

John Swinney slams Russell Findlay’s ‘misleading’ sentencing claims at FMQs

THE First Minister has slammed Russell Findlay’s “misleading” claims about Scotland’s under-25 sentencing guidelines ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2025

The place that started the rise of the SNP may not be a safe seat

CONTRARY to popular belief, it was Motherwell rather than Hamilton that elected Scotland’s first-ever SNP parliamentarian.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2024

Police in Lanarkshire appeal for information on missing Wishaw man

Darren Law was last seen about 3am on Tuesday, June 20, and is described as 6 foot, short brown hair, brown eyes, slim build, wearing a grey Nike t-shirt with black writing, black jogging bottoms and grey trainers.

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2023

Wishaw support worker reprimanded for shouting in the face of service user

Aileen O’Connor was given a warning that will stay on her registration for six months following the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) hearing.

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2023

Police appeal for public's help in effort to trace missing Wishaw woman

Nicole Mulrooney, 28, was last seen about 5.15pm on Monday, June 19.

Daily Record · Jun 20, 2023

North Lanarkshire's deputy provost and wife celebrate diamond wedding in style

Councillor Bob Burgess and his wife Jean welcomed the local authority’s provost Kenneth Duffy and Lanarkshire Lord Lieutenant Lady Susan Haughey into their home in Wishaw.

Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023

Wishaw bowler claims Lanarkshire title and now aiming for Scottish success

Thirteen-year-old Kayden Croken will head to Northfield in July to take on the country’s best having won the Lanarkshire district title.

Daily Record · Jun 7, 2023

Wishaw care worker struck off by regulator after "extremely serious" conduct with dementia patient

Robert Fairley received the ultimate sanction following his actions at the unnamed care home.

Daily Record · May 29, 2023

Wishaw mental health charity benefits from mammoth hillwalking challenge

A team from Keyline Civils Merchants based in Glasgow aimed to climb Ben Lomond three times in just 10 hours for Chris's House.

Daily Record · May 17, 2023