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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.

26 August 2026
Glasgow Live

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.

24 August 2026
Daily Record

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.

24 August 2026
Daily Record

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.

19 August 2026
Daily Record

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.

18 August 2026
Daily Record

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.

17 August 2026
Daily Record

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.

14 August 2026
Daily Record

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.

13 August 2026
Daily Record

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.

13 August 2026
Daily Record

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.

11 August 2026
Daily Record

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.

11 August 2026
Daily Record

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.

5 August 2026
Daily Record

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.

4 August 2026
Daily Record

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.

3 August 2026
Daily Record

Coatbridge MP welcomes award of over £37k in community grants to local organisations

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

30 July 2026
Glasgow Live

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.

29 July 2026
Daily Record

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.

22 July 2026
Daily Record

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.

21 July 2026
Daily Record

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.

21 July 2026
Falkirk Herald

LocHire Stenhousemuir up to third in Western Premiership One after win

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

20 July 2026

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