Street interviews, your views on North Lanarkshire news

Vox pop: Valentine's Day

THE Advertiser popped into Asda in Coatbridge and asked four ladies what their ideal Valentine’s Day gift would be? This is what they had to say.Read

Vox pop: Soaring wages in football

Peter McGinlay, from Airdrie, said: “No player is worth that. How he could potentially earn that much when nurses and police are paid buttons is a disgrace.”Read

Vox pop: End of the Woolworths era

Tony Russo, from Airdrie, said: “It is a terrible thing to have happened. I have lived in Airdrie for over 50 years and was always in and out of the shop.”Read

Vox pop: New Year resolutions

Caroline Tunnock said: “I am going to try and get fit and I would also like to give blood.”Read

Vox pop: Worst ever Christmas presents

Joseph Kelly (17), from Coatbridge, said: “One year I got a Mr Frosty. It was very stupid and I didn’t really use it at all.”Read

Vox pop - Who will win the X Factor?

Debbie Hammill (17), from Coatbridge, said: “I think JLS will win. I think it is about time for a group to win it and they are something different from the last few winners.”Read

Your say on Baby P

Lynne Robertson (25) from Gartlea said: “I think it is shocking how that child went to a doctor, was found to have a broken back and nothing is done about it. It is disgusting.”Read

Airdrie Utd in the Alba Challenge Cup final

Mrs Alice Lambie (74), of Whinhall, said: “I really think that Airdrie will win and I think they will win 3-1.”Read

Voxpop - Should prostitution be legalised?

Donna Burke, from Chapelhall, said: “I think it should be legal. It would allow these woman to be more safe.”Read

We asked the people of Airdrie what they have been up to this summer. This is what they had to say.

Sarah Callaghan, from Airdrie, said: “I have not been able to do much because my mum passed away but the weather has been horrific anyway. It’s been a washout of a summer.”Read

What you think: smoking ban on hospital grounds

Lea Gribben, of Old Monklands, Coatbridge, said: ‘‘I don’t smoke myself but I think this decision is quite poor and it is taking things too far.’’ tdaca150808VOX-1Read

THE Advertiser took to the streets of Airdrie and asked Diamonds fans how they think their team will fare this season. Here’s what they think.

What you think: How will Diamonds fare this season

Frank Sarsfield (45), of Airdrie thinks they have lost one or two of the better players and night struggle for the season ahead.Read

Voxpop: Food Prices

We asked people in Airdrie what they think about some supermarkets reducing food prices to make consumers feel less vulnerable to rising fuel prices. Here’s what they had to say.Read

St Kevin's Primary sports stars

WE asked youngsters from St Kevin’s Primary School’s netball team, who were recently crowned North Lanarkshire champions, how much they enjoyed taking part in sport. Read