
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.
Local news from Coatbridge and the surrounding area

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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