Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser - Local News - Coatbridge News

Clarke backing people power

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Coatbridge woman and dog get ready for Crufts 2010

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Senior council official suspended

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

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

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Shawhead residents demand road repairs

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

New Coatbridge health centre takes shape

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Coatbridge man jailed for hospital abuse

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

St Patrick's pupils break the ice with Titanic show

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Beauty students’ trip to Lithuania is big hit

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Man in court after computer game row

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Drunk woman (23) swore at nurses in hospital ward

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

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

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Stonesthrow set for assault on music scene

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Top stars set for Georgian Hotel

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Monklands will stage special events for national play day

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Cairnhill dad's anger at death driver

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Mobile football pitch arrives in Coatbridge

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Cop assault woman admonished

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Actor John returns to the swinging sixties

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Sanderson appointed to top steel post

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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.