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Prison for man who challenged police to a fight

A COATBRIDGE man took exception to being arrested by challenging police to fight and grabbing one officer in a headlock. Read

Police warn homeowners to lock their doors

A CAR was stolen from outside the owner’s home in Glenmavis – after thieves helped themselves to the keys by simply entering the unlocked house. Read

Nine Monklands organisations to get community grants

NINE Monklands organisations are to benefit from community grants from North Lanarkshire Council. Read

St Andrew's Hospice holds 'females-only' fundraising events

MONKLANDS women have been urged to put their best foot forward. Read

Sheriff orders attacker to pay his victim £1000

A MAN who kicked and stamped on the head of a pub-goer, knocking him unconscious, escaped jail after satisfying a sheriff that the alcohol-fuelled assault was “a one-off”. Read

Four males flash at pedestrians in Coatbridge

FOUR males jumped out of a car and ‘flashed’ at two girls and an 18-year-old male walking along a Coatbridge street. Read

Cold shoulder for OAP after heating failure

A PENSIONER has been left shivering through the winter after being told she is not eligible for assistance to repair a potentially poisonous heating system. Read

Thieves rob young mum in Coatbridge retail park

THIEVES stole a young mum’s handbag, containing £150 in cash and a camera worth £70, in broad daylight after she stopped to tend to her three-year-old son. Read

Coatbridge College wins prestigious award

COATBRIDGE College has good reason to celebrate. Read

Business exchange aiming to boost local economy

A COATBRIDGE firm is addressing the credit crunch by hosting a business exchange, aiming to boost the local economy. Read

‘L’ of a price to pay for drive in car park

A LEARNER driver’s foolish drunken car manoeuvre proved extremely costly as he was fined and stripped of his provisional licence. Read

Teenager is sent to prison after being caught by police with stolen motorbike

A TEENAGER was jailed for three months after riding a stolen motorbike with no licence or insurance while already on bail. Read

Parents have a say on Coatholm Nursery proposal

COATHOLM Nursery in Coatbridge could be integrated into St Mary’s Primary if a North Lanarkshire Council consultation is positively received. Read

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SSPCA to hold sponsored dog walk in Drumpellier Country Park

IT’S time once again to grab your trainers and your dog lead as the Scottish SPCA hold their annual Sponsored Dog Walk. Read

Drunk bit his partner after heated row

A GLENBOIG man who bit his partner on the arm narrowly escaped jail thanks to her ‘forgiving nature.’. Read

Showbiz legend Anna dies at 85

COATBRIDGE singing star Anna Watt – of popular variety duo Fran and Anna – has died at the age of 85. Read

Death threats sent to woman by text

A COATBRIDGE man who sent death threats by text to his ex-partner was jailed for four months when he appeared in court this week. Read

Street bash will be the highlight of St Patrick’s week in Coatbridge

PREPARATIONS are in full swing for next month’s popular St Patrick’s Day festival in Coatbridge, now in its seventh year. Read

Coatbridge High moves to new campus

A COATBRIDGE school officially opened its doors this week. Read

Princess Royal samples heritage at Summerlee

PRINCESS Anne gave the royal seal of approval to Summerlee Heritage Park when she visited the refurbished Coatbridge attraction last Wednesday. Read

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