North Lanarkshire

Pensioners Peter and Flo Fanning, from Coatbridge in North Lanarkshire, took their case to the Court of Session in Edinburgh in March, alleging that both governments failed to adequately consult with those of pension age and did not release an equality impact assessment on the changes.

Kirsty Buchan, from Coatbridge in North Lanarkshire, posted pictures of herself using the pseudonym Jessica Jackrabbit, and described herself as a "good teacher gone bad" with a "sexy tight body".

A young Bruce Springsteen fan from North Lanarkshire became the envy of millions when she got to play a harmonica duet with the star during his gig at Anfield Stadium.

The next cardinal appointed in Scotland was Thomas Winning, a miner's son from Wishaw in North Lanarkshire.

Six people have been taken to hospital after a huge fire broke out at an industrial estate in North Lanarkshire.