New delay as DVD faker fights to stay in UK

A SELLER of counterfeit DVDs is still to be sentenced two years after his offence... because his immigration status remains shrouded in uncertainty.Read

Elections marred by voter apathy

VOTER apathy was the most notable feature of last Thursday’s council by-election and ballot for the European parliament.Read

Bogus caller concern raised

RESIDENTS in the Blairhill area of Coatbridge have been warned of a potential bogus caller targeting homes there.Read

Popular dancer Lisa McGlynn (28) found dead

A COMMUNITY is this week mourning the tragic death of Coatbridge Irish dancer Lisa McGlynn, who passed away suddenly.Read

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Coatbridge instructor opens fourth pole dancing academy

A SUPER-FIT entrepreneur has found herself in pole position after opening her fourth Scottish fitness academy.Read

Suzie McGuire opens Coatbridge nightclub

CELEBRITY DJ Suzie McGuire was the guest of honour at the opening of a new Coatbridge nightclub.Read

It’s Nae Bother in Townhead

THE Advertiser’s Nae Bother campaign targeted the Townhead area last week with a one-stop shop aimed at helping the community.Read

Dance school kids have world at their feet after superb wins

THE kids from Trio Stage Academy in Coatbridge have returned from a major championship with trophies galore.Read

Coatbridge High school pupils are the write stuff

PUPILS from Coatbridge High are hoping to win a national school magazine title for a second consecutive year.Read

Time to make up your mind at the ballot box during joint election

VOTERS are being urged to make their voices heard by casting their ballots in tomorrow’s (Thursday) elections at both local and international level.Read

Malawi visitor drops into St Mary's Primary

MALAWI Deputy High Commissioner Flossie Gomile-Chidyaonga visited St Mary's Primary School, Coatbridge, to review the partnership between St Mary's and Lomolo Primary School in Luchenza, Malawi.Read

Man awaits sentence over cop assault bid

A MAN who tried to headbutt a police officer has had his sentence deferred for background reports.Read

Magazine success leads to nationwide expansion

COATBRIDGE publisher Denise Connelly is taking a hit magazine Scotland-wide after a successful pilot scheme.Read

Music events for Cancer Research

MUSICIANS from Coatbridge will be holding two special events next week to raise money for Cancer Research UK.Read

Coatbridge College to hold information day

COATBRIDGE College welcomes all prospective students to find out about their courses and facilities at their Information Day on Tuesday, June 2 from 2-7pm.Read

Isabella is missing her feathered friend Bob

A GREAT grandmother is hoping Advertiser readers can help find her beloved feathered friend.Read

Toxic landfill site will NOT be used for building new secondary

CONTRACTORS preparing plans for the new St Ambrose and Drumpark High Schools have announced that they will not be building on the controversial “toxic landfill” section of the site at Drumpellier Park.Read

Free music lessons at Coatbridge's Soundwave Studios

FREE music lessons are on offer at Coatbridge’s newly-opened recording and rehearsal space.Read

Pentland School is "best of its kind" in Scotland

A COATBRIDGE school received stellar praise after earning a gold star in its recent assessment by education inspectors.Read

Class of their own as nursery and primary school merge

COATHOLM Nursery is to become part of St Mary’s Primary from this August after councillors agreed to integrate the two establishments.Read

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