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Mark McGuinness

Mark celebrates weighty success by tackling Tough Mudder challenge

A COATBRIDGE action man has completed a year of transformation by successfully negotiating a uniquely tough assault course – with just one day’s preparation.Read

Coia's Cafe building.

Nightclub plans for former Coia’s Cafe

A HISTORIC Coatbridge building is to be converted into a nightclub, bar, flats and offices after council approval.Read

Kier McArthur.

Kier McArthur takes steps after surgery

COATBRIDGE teenager Kier McArthur is walking tall again eight months after successful life-changing surgery.Read

Paul Docherty and Yvonne Craig

Dog owner’s anger as glass injures pet twice

A GLENBOIG dog owner has hit out after his collie was injured on smashed drink bottles for the second time in six months.Read

David and Alison Steele

Airdrie couple celebrate diamond wedding

AN Airdrie couple shared the Queen’s diamond celebrations – by marking their 60th wedding anniversary.Read

Opening of the Calderbank footbridge

Official opening for new Calderbank footbridge

CALDERBANK’S new footbridge has now been officially opened following the completion of surrounding environmental works.Read

Ellie Hutton

Final fundraising effort as Ellie gets ready for Stateside operation

CALDERCRUIX youngster Ellie Hutton will be travelling to America next month for life-changing surgery – and her family are launching a final fundraising push.Read

Siobhan McMahon MSP

MSP calls for charities’ involvement in welfare reform

CHARITIES and welfare organisations must be allowed to help shape welfare reform, according to a Central Scotland MSP.Read

Frank Gray mops up at his Upperton home

Upperton residents rescued by boat from flood

UPPERTON residents had to be rescued by boat when a thunderstorm caused flash floods which overwhelmed a row of houses.Read

Gavin Whitefield.

Postal votes error cost council £16,000

ELECTION returning officer Gavin Whitefield will forego his fee after confirmation of a £16,000 postal votes error.Read

Scott Lamond.

Delight for Monklands Olympic torch duo

TWO of Monklands’ Olympic torchbearers have spoken of their pride after enjoying their historic big moment.Read

All Saints Primary School opening.

Primary schools celebrate official openings

AIRDRIE’S newest schools hosted a double celebration as they welcomed guests to their official openings.Read

Christine Pollock.

CBE for council education official

A SENIOR official at North Lanarkshire Council has been appointed CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.Read

Lauchope Street, Chapelhall.

Speed limit reduction for Chapelhall streets

THE speed limit on both main roads in Chapelhall has been reduced to 30mph as part of a traffic safety bid.Read

Northburn Avenue, Airdrie.

Airdrie flats to be demolished

FOUR sets of householders are to be re-housed to allow for the demolition of three blocks of Airdrie flats.Read

Sergeant Alistair Campbell.

Search for relatives of Coatbridge serviceman

A MILITARY researcher in Holland is renewing his quest to trace relatives of a World War II serviceman from Coatbridge.Read

Wind turbine.

Plans submitted for Greengairs windfarm

AN application to build an eight-turbine windfarm between Greengairs and Caldercruix has been submitted.Read

Cairnhill Road.

Cairnhill Road to close for bridge work

A STRETCH of Cairnhill Road will be closed for more than two months to allow for bridge strengthening work.Read

Summerlee Heritage Museum.

Street parties for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

SUMMERLEE will be the centre of celebrations this weekend as the country mark's the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.Read

Agnes Brown.

Airdrie woman celebrates 100th birthday

AIRDRIE centenarian Agnes Brown enjoyed a weekend of family celebrations to mark her 100th birthday.Read

Author Profile

Deputy Online Editor Judith Tonner is a sports journalist who has previously worked at the Wishaw Press and East Kilbride News.