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Controversial data centre given go-ahead

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A COMPUTER data centre in the village of Plains has controversially been given the green light despite a recommendation it should be turned down.

Airdrie dad’s rail death was tragic accident

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A YOUNG dad who was killed on the Airdrie to Drumgelloch railway line was the victim of a terrible accident.

Councillors convinced by data centre’s future potential

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

COUNCILLORS giving permission for the data centre were won over by the prospect of North Lanarkshire becoming “the new Silicon Valley”.

Racial abused hurled at Airdrie cop

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A FOUL-MOUTHED woman who racially abused and spat on a female Asian cop was told she was lucky not to be jailed.

Sophia Coyle chosen as SNP candidate

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

LOCAL woman Sophia Coyle has been chosen as the SNP candidate for the Airdrie and Shotts seat.

Members to vote for Airdrie & Shotts seat

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

VOTERS go to the hustings on Sunday to vote for the Labour Party’s candidate for the Airdrie & Shotts seat.

Mobility scooter theft leaves Mary housebound

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

CALLOUS thieves have left a frail pensioner housebound after stealing her mobility scooter.

Plains duo drunk while housebreaking

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

TWO housebreakers stole goods from a furnished council flat.

Pupils’ Eco awards

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PUPILS at five educational establishments in Monklands have been honoured by Supercounty.

St Timothy’s Primary raise funds for Haiti

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Hats off: generous youngsters at St Timothy’s Primary School and Nursery in Coatbridge raised a combined total of £1451.50 to help the aid effort in earthquake-stricken Haiti.

Police safety consultation results

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ALMOST 80 per cent of residents in North Lanarkshire feel that local police officers are listening to their concerns and making their communities a safer place to live.

Charlie Landsborough to perform in Airdrie

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

COUNTRY music star Charlie Landsborough will be taking to the stage in Airdrie next week.

MSP's call to increase cold weather payments

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SNP MSP Alex Neil has called on the UK Government to increase cold weather payments.

Airdrie Sheriff Court casebook

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A KNIFE-WIELDING thug found guilty of chasing people was given 80 hours of community service.

Coatbridge music events to kick off St Patrick's Day Festival

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THE annual St Patrick’s Day Festival in Coatbridge kicks off on a musical note with two events at Essence in Centre Point .

Monklands Singin’ in the Rain kids are on song

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BUDDING actors have been picked for key roles in a production of the classic musical Singin’ in the Rain.

Airdrie Academy pupils go to the polls

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

DEMOCRACY was in action at Airdrie Academy as first-year students cast their votes.

Crimebeat round-up

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

JEWELLERY and other property were stolen from a house in Centenary Avenue in Airdrie.

Coatbridge pupil bangs the drum for National Youth Orchestra

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THOMAS Lowe is beating his way to a top education in music.

Coatbridge College new course guide

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

COATBRIDGE College’s new Course Guide for 2010 is now available.