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New landmark on Airdrie's skyline

A new landmark has swept into place on the Airdrie skyline as part of the development of a new woodland park.Read

Blood donation: Coatbridge residents give a pint

The Advertiser joins big-hearted residents from Coatbridge who flocked to their local for a pint last week.Read

Reverend Dave Slater with John Wilson MSP.

Monklands minister takes on Malawi challenge

Monklands minister Rev David Slater is tackling a Malawian cycle marathon to raise funds for a medical charity.Read

The pool players present a cheque to the Moira Anderson Foundation.

Moira Anderson: £1500 raised for foundation

Pool players dug deep in the pockets to help raise a magnificent £1500 for the Moira Anderson Foundation.Read

Coatbridge mum's tribute to Yorkhill Hospital

A Coatbridge mum is planning to raise funds for Yorkhill Hospital in memory of late son David John Buchanan.Read

A Kawasaki 300 quad bike, similar to this one, was stolen from a garage in Salsburgh.

Crimebeat: Airdrie & Coatbridge report - 15/05/13

Police are investigating the theft of a quad bike as well as a number of other incidents in Monklands this week.Read

Airdrie Sheriff Court casebook: 15/05/13

Here are details of some the cases heard before Sheriff Petra Collins last week at Airdrie Sheriff Court.Read

Airdrie killer has jail term reduced

An Airdrie killer who stabbed his partner’s ex-boyfriend to death has had his jail term reduced on appeal.Read

Deaf Coatbridge singer's career takes off

Coatbridge singer Catherine Doyle is on the road to stardom despite the fact that she is partially deaf.Read

Airdrie parents anger at school trip axe

Angry parents in Airdrie have hit out at Dunrobin Primary School's decision to axe a 40-year tradition.Read

Michael Stirling with wife Marcella and son Michael jnr.

Fairground operators tackle council ban

A fairground operator is calling for a review of the blanket ban on such attractions operating on council land.Read

Coatbridge boxing coach publishes book

From the discipline of a life in boxing to allowing his imagination to run wild in a land where the pen is king.Read

Two men are jailed for brandishing blades

Two men who respectively brandished a sword and knife in the street have been jailed at Airdrie Sheriff Court.Read

Coatbridge street dancers are best of British

Street dancers from Coatbridge are on top of the world after a glitterin display in a national competition.Read

Richard McCombe of Matic Media, left, and Councillor David Fagan.

Woo Woo Nails boosts Coatbridge firm

A Coatbridge firm launched a brand-new nails range thanks to a £20,000 grant from a business growth fund.Read

Crimebeat: Airdrie & Coatbridge report - 08/05/13

A restaurant at the Showcase Leisure Park was a target for thieves in the early hours of Saturday morning.Read

Patrick McCann plays football with his pals at the age of 73.

Advertiser helps team continue playing football

A group of footballers in their sixties and seventies have been saved from being hit with a financial penalty.Read

Airdrie lass is Miss Scotland Perfect 2013

It was a beautiful day for Airdrie model Laura-May Watt as she was crowned Miss Scotland Perfect 2013.Read

Devil dog mauls puppy to death in street

A much-loved family pet was mauled to death by a devil dog on a Coatbridge Street on Saturday afternoon.Read

Airdrie Sheriff Court casebook: 08/05/13

Here are details of some of the cases heard last week before Sheriff Frank Pieri at Airdrie Sheriff Court.Read

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