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This Week in Coatbridge

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Coatbridge traders say parking crackdown is driving customers away from town

Coatbridge traders say parking crackdown is driving customers away from town  Glasgow Times

Glasgow Times·3d ago
Council

New fund launched in Coatbridge to help turn ideas into deliverable projects

New fund launched in Coatbridge to help turn ideas into deliverable projects  North Lanarkshire Council

North Lanarkshire Council·4d ago
Council

Coatbridge Municipal Buildings to be transformed into affordable homes

Coatbridge Municipal Buildings to be transformed into affordable homes  Scottish Housing News

Scottish Housing News·1 Oct
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Coatbridge graduate completes town planning degree with house builder's support

Emily Bond graduated from the University of the West of Scotland with a BSc (Hons) in town planning.

Daily Record·28 Sept
What's On

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Skiddle·26 Sept
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Man who choked partner on busy Coatbridge road handed unpaid work

Police arrived to find Jonathan Weallans being restrained by members of the public during the incident last year.

Glasgow Live·26 Sept
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MP welcomes £5k theatre school award via UK Government-funded Coatbridge Pride in Place programme

The award to Shining Stars forms part of the Community Empowerment Grant Fund.

Daily Record·25 Sept
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Coatbridge-born author released memoir on day her dad would've celebrated 100th birthday

Amanda Jane Shaw paid the touching tribute to father Joseph last week with the unveiling of 'ANTENNA: THE INNER COMPASS'.

Daily Record·24 Sept
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Coatbridge hosts free multicultural family festival Sakoon Summer Fest 2026

Event celebrated Punjabi and South Asian culture while creating a welcoming space for people from different cultural and religious backgrounds to connect, participate and celebrate together.

Daily Record·24 Sept
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Coatbridge blaze at former school deemed 'wilful' as police launch investigation

Emergency services raced to the scene on Tuesday evening.

Glasgow Live·24 Sept
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Courageous Coatbridge boy with skin burns called a superhero for his 'resilience'

Hugo Whelan, 4, has been named by Glasgow Fort as the city's young superhero, recognising the remarkable courage he has shown during his health battle.

Glasgow Live·23 Sept
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Drone footage shows scale of Coatbridge derelict school blaze as firefighters remain on scene

Emergency services raced to the blaze on Tuesday evening.

Glasgow Live·23 Sept
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Fire crews battle huge blaze at former primary school in Coatbridge

It is understood that seven appliances are at the scene and two high-reach appliances.

Glasgow Live·22 Sept
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Music legend Robbie McIntosh set for evening of music and chat in Coatbridge

Guitarist has played alongside the likes of Paul McCartney, Roger Daltrey, Tom Jones, Elton John and Cher - to name but a few.

Daily Record·22 Sept
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Kind Coatbridge family raise £20k for charity Huntington’s Association at second gala ball

Following shock diagnosis that confirmed his wife Joanne has Huntington’s disease, Philip and the Martin family have gone all out to build awareness and raise funds for the charity.

Daily Record·22 Sept
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Work to upgrade Coatbridge's Dunbeth Park footpaths will take six-to-eight weeks

As part of the project, a number of memorial benches will be temporarily removed from the site while work is carried out around their bases.

Daily Record·22 Sept
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Scottish Institute for Dental Nursing Education opens at Coatbridge college campus

Minister for Community Care, Alison Thewliss MSP, offically unveils facility at New College Lanarkshire.

Daily Record·21 Sept
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Coatbridge pupils welcome Irish president to North Lanarkshire

Catherine Connolly was welcomed to the school by Lady Susan Haughey CBE the Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire and Provost Kenneth Duffy.

Daily Record·20 Sept
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Cannabis suspect cleared after claiming he thought he was transporting tea

Udayarraj Kartigesu, 29, was arrested when cops swooped in Coatbridge.

Daily Record·14 Sept
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Coatbridge knifeman called cops after getting stuck on top of 20ft fence

Christopher Morley tossed two blades to the ground as officers persuaded him to climb down.

Glasgow Live·11 Sept
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Coatbridge primary school receives one of the best inspection reports in Scotland

St Stephen’s Primary School has been awarded ‘excellent’ ratings for Leadership of Change, Learning, Teaching and Assessment, and Ensuring Wellbeing, Equality and Inclusion, and ‘very good’ for Raisin

Daily Record·11 Sept
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Drugged-up Coatbridge man called cops after getting stuck on top of 20ft fence

Christopher Morley tossed two blades to the ground as officers persuaded him to climb down.

Daily Record·10 Sept
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Skiddle·8 Sept
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Coatbridge's Manor Park Nursery receives positive inspection report

HM Inspectors of Education found that children are “happy, kind and friendly” thanks to the management and staff.

Daily Record·2 Sept
Council

Positive report for Coatbridge nursery

Positive report for Coatbridge nursery  North Lanarkshire Council

North Lanarkshire Council·2 Sept
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Coatbridge's Mackinnon Mills to host third annual Hobby Exhibition

Shopping outlet welcomes families along on September 12 and 13 to enjoy the sensational sights and sounds showcased by dozens of different enthusiastic hobby clubs and traders.

Daily Record·1 Sept
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Matalan reopens newly-transformed Coatbridge store

The site has received a comprehensive refresh, with updates across every department creating a brighter, more modern and welcoming environment.

Daily Record·31 Aug
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'Shocked' Coatbridge locals witness woman being choked in broad daylight

"He seized her by the neck and compressed it. This was observed by members of the public who were passing by, both on foot and in vehicles."

Glasgow Live·29 Aug
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Coatbridge MSP fooled by 'AI slop' photo of Dolly Parton tribute at roundabout

The North Lanarkshire traffic circle is nicknamed the 'Dolly Parton Roundabout' by locals thanks to the large pair of pyramids protruding from its centre.

Glasgow Live·26 Aug
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Eerie Cat in the Hat character 'pictured' in Glasgow as creepy trend storms Scotland

Several social media images appear to show the character in locations including Castlemilk and Coatbridge.

Glasgow Live·24 Aug
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Closing date to buy rarely available Coatbridge standalone industrial unit with office accommodation

The property occupies a prominent pitch on South Caldeen Road, just off Caldeen Road, which acts as one of the primary industrial and trade counter estates in the area.

Daily Record·24 Aug
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Rural Rest secures council Community Asset Transfer for new outdoor wellbeing space in Coatbridge

Current space near Cecil Street will be transformed into a welcoming, multi-purpose outdoor community asset designed to support mental health, wellbeing, social connection and personal development.

Daily Record·19 Aug
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Coatbridge MP visits housing development to present apprentice bricklayer with new kit

Jordan Atkinson, 20, was given the tools of the trade by Frank McNally as he begins to construct his career.

Daily Record·18 Aug
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Crossing patrol officer retires after over 15 years of service to two Coatbridge schools

George Burnett, 82, built up excellent relationships with staff, parents and pupils at Carnbroe and Riverbank primaries.

Daily Record·17 Aug
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Route2 Logistics officially opens new depot in Coatbridge

Located at 8 Palacecraig Street, nestled between the M8 and M73, the new 22,000-sq ft facility provides additional warehousing, yard space and vehicle capacity.

Daily Record·14 Aug
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Lasting tribute to Coatbridge activist installed at play area she helped create almost 30 years ago

Together with other local parents, Mary Fagan founded Parent Action for Safe Play (PASP) in 1996.

Daily Record·13 Aug
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Irish singer-songwriter Matt McGinn to perform at Coatbridge's The Georgian Hotel this month

The County Down-based musician has long been regarded as one of Ireland’s finest new songwriters, counting the likes of Christy Moore, Paul Brady, Fergal Sharkey and Bob Harris amongst his fans.

Daily Record·13 Aug
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Coatbridge youth shares how Hospital at Home service has changed his life

Living with bilateral bronchiectasis and ADHD means Ollie Doran, 11, faces daily health challenges that most children never have to think about.

Daily Record·11 Aug
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Man who won 'Cute Kids' competition co-run by Asda Coatbridge 17 years ago now works in the store - and discovered his now-girlfriend's baby picture was published below his!

Brayden Allan, 20, is "delighted" to land a job at the town centre Asda and "couldn't believe" the connections within the near-two-decade competition.

Daily Record·11 Aug
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Get Walking Lanarkshire looking for more Airdrie and Coatbridge walk leaders

If you enjoy walking and would like to help others become more active, organisers are looking for you.

Daily Record·5 Aug
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Monklands men join Persimmon Homes West Scotland as apprentice bricklayers

Nathan Smyth, 25,, from Airdrie, and Jordan Atkinson, 20, of Coatbridge, have been recruited as part of the housebuilder’s latest intake of apprentices.

Daily Record·4 Aug
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Teen trio face music for series of violent attacks on other youngsters in Airdrie and Coatbridge

Weapons were involved in two assaults and a sheriff said it was a "blessing" nobody was badly hurt.

Daily Record·3 Aug
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Coatbridge MP welcomes award of over £37k in community grants to local organisations

Funded by the UK Labour Government through the Coatbridge Neighbourhood Board.

Daily Record·30 Jul
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Dog dodges death sentence over neighbour attack as Coatbridge owner shares ‘relief’

The victim was left needing surgery for her wounds but a court accepted the dog had been defending its owner.

Glasgow Live·29 Jul
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Coatbridge Library launches new initiative to deliver free, impartial advocacy to the public

Included in the first phase of the programme, which will see trained advocates from Advocacy.scot offer in-person support in select public libraries throughout the country.

Daily Record·22 Jul
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North Lanarkshire jobs market shows some signs of improvement

Coatbridge and Bellshill sees 75 fewer people in the claimant count compared with last year - a fall of four per cent.

Daily Record·21 Jul
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Drunk robbed Coatbridge shopkeeper of three lottery scratchcards

Callum Bradley, 27, was placed under social work supervision for two years at Airdrie Sheriff Court last week.

Daily Record·21 Jul
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LocHire Stenhousemuir up to third in Western Premiership One after win

LocHire Stenhousemuir 1s climb to third after successful Coatbridge trip.

Falkirk Herald·20 Jul
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Skiddle·18 Jul