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Clarke backing people power

CAMPAIGNERS are congratulating Coatbridge, Chryston & Bellshill MP Tom Clarke for backing a new move to engage people in politics.Read

Coatbridge woman and dog get ready for Crufts 2010

A COATBRIDGE woman and her Maltese dog won a “best in class” rosette on their debut at the world’s biggest dog show.Read

Senior council official suspended

A SENIOR council official has been suspended from Coatbridge’s First Stop shop.Read

Cops seize £632,000 worth of drugs in record haul

POLICE swooped on two houses in Gartcosh and a home in Chryston and seized £632,000 worth of cocaine, ecstasy, amphetamine and cannabis – the biggest-ever drugs haul in Monklands.Read

Shawhead residents demand road repairs

A FURIOUS driver has started a petition demanding road improvements after badly damaging her car by falling foul of a huge pothole.Read

New Coatbridge health centre takes shape

COATBRIDGE’S new multi-million-pound health and community centre is taking shape ahead of its planned opening next spring.Read

Coatbridge man jailed for hospital abuse

A COATBRIDGE man who threatened to ‘f****** kill a police officer’ has ended up behind bars.Read

St Patrick's pupils break the ice with Titanic show

ST Patrick’s Primary pupils were ship-shape during their Titanic Showcase in front of family and friends.Read

Beauty students’ trip to Lithuania is big hit

COATBRIDGE College beauty therapy students jetted off to take part in a work placement programme to experience a new culture and learn about the Lithuanian beauty industry.Read

Man in court after computer game row

A COATBRIDGE man who got into an argument with his friend’s wife held up a pick axe handle above his head and began shouting and swearing.Read

Drunk woman (23) swore at nurses in hospital ward

A COATBRIDGE woman launched a foul tirade of abuse at nurses in a hospital ward.Read

Movie stars snap up film rights to Jimmy Docherty’s first book

A CARNBROE author is tasting success after selling the film rights to his debut novel and winning an award voted for by young readers.Read

Stonesthrow set for assault on music scene

TWO sets of musical brothers are preparing to record their debut album next month after being invited to travel to studios in Belgium.Read

Top stars set for Georgian Hotel

TWO international acts are performing in Coatbridge in the next 10 days after highly successful sell-out shows there last year.Read

Monklands will stage special events for national play day

SPECIAL events are taking place next week to mark national play day, which falls on Wednesday, August 5.Read

Cairnhill dad's anger at death driver

THE father of one of the young men killed in a horror car smash has told of his “absolute rage” over the dangerous driver’s boasts and complaints from behind bars.Read

Mobile football pitch arrives in Coatbridge

COATBRIDGE youngsters were on the ball when a mobile football pitch arrived in town.Read

Cop assault woman admonished

A FORMER Coatbridge woman who assaulted a policeman was admonished when she appeared at Airdrie Sheriff Court last week.Read

Actor John returns to the swinging sixties

FORMER Coatbridge College student John Jack joins the cast of London's new swinging 60's musical 'Shout' as the only man in a show of fashion, freedom and music.Read

Sanderson appointed to top steel post

A COATBRIDGE man’s major contribution to the steel industry has been recognised with his appointment as national president of the British Constructional Steelwork Association.Read

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