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Boxing show in hall let knockout
A popular boxing show which has raised money for charity, and is a calender highlight will not run this year because of a hall let dispute.
Abronhill High future still in limbo
It has been three months since the decision to merge Abronhill and Cumbernauld High Schools was made, but the Scottish Government has yet to confirm whether it supports the plan.
Grant for trails for families
Walking and cycling trails are to be created for families in Seafar thanks to nearly £30,000 of funding.
Join in the Summer of Love fun
The News and Chronicle’s Summer of Love campaign has caught the imagination of businesses in our circulation area - and now it’s time for our readers to join in the fun.
Staffing review at nursery
A staffing review will take place at a council-run nursery in Cumbernauld - but no jobs will be lost according to the local authority.
College software wins industry award
Software developed by Cumbernauld College that is being used across the education sector was the winner of its category at the JISC iTech Awards.
Skoda previews new Octavia vRS
SKODA has revealed the first pictures of the new Octavia vRS ahead of its full debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July.
Will and Kate home to roost
A school’s eco garden has become its crowning glory after receiving the royal seal of approval from Prince Charles.
Teeing off for the longest day
Four Cumbernauld teenagers are set to tee off for charity by doing four rounds of golf in the one day.
‘Cumbernauld creation’ Clyde is a cuddly toy
A mascot created by a Cumbernauld schoolgirl for the 2014 Commonwealth Games is to be made into a cuddly toy.
Brave Cumbernauld Cops stop blaze
A chip pan fire which threatened to spread through a family home was stopped after brave Cumbernauld cops fought off the flames.
Transport Minister to attend public meeting in Cumbernauld
Controversial changes to bus provision in Cumbernauld will be the subject of a public meeting to be attended by Scotland’s Transport Minister on Friday, June 14.
3 commentsPatients in rip-off claim at Kilsyth surgery.
CALLS to scrap a controversial premium telephone number at a surgery have been voiced by surgery users and politicians.
From the beat - Cumbernauld police
An alarm was activated when thieves attempted to break into a flower shop in Cumbernauld Village.
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Housing needs reviewed by council
North Lanarkshire Council has carried out a third review of the housing allocation policy to ensure they are effectively supporting tenants and targeting those in priority need of housing.
Justice and Peace pilgrimage to Kilsyth
Marchers campaigning over a number of key issues passed through Kilsyth as part of a peaceful procession.
Website will have positive impact
Tech-savvy students from Cumbernauld College have created a new website which will be used by Church of Scotland ministers who work in schools.
Schoolboy Ethan is Condorrat’s TV star
A Condorrat schoolboy will soon be beamed into thousands of homes across the country after landing the starring role in a new Royal Bank of Scotland advert.
Let’s make summer a scorcher in Cumbernauld and Kilsyth
Summer has finally arrived, the nights are getting longer, the sun is shining and the economy is showing the first signs of recovery.
Man in court over drugs find
A 29-year-old man is due in court after police recovered drugs from a Cumbernauld home.
Calling foul on dirty dogs in Cumbernauld
Schoolchildren as young as five are waging war on the thoughtless dog owners who have ruined two of their spring walks.
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Four-figure stolen from Spar shop
A four-figure sum of cash has been nicked from a Cumbernauld convenience store.
Sorrow for soldier Drummer Lee Rigby
Tributes have been left at a war memorial in Cumbernauld Village for Drummer Lee Rigby, who was tragically killed in Woolwich, last month.
Kilsyth police - vandalism and fencing slats stolen
Crooks have damaged the window of a house in Barpath, Kilsyth.
Blaze in drying area in Cumbernauld Village
Police and fire crews responded to a blaze in a drying area in Cumbernauld Village.
Break-in attempt in Eastfield
A thief attempted to break into a home in the Eastfield area of Cumbernauld while the owner was inside.
Residents can have their say on Kilsyth
Now is your chance to have your say on the future of Kilsyth town centre.
Schools at heart of life saving
Secondary schools are to be fitted with specialist equipment that could save lives in an emergency.
Confusion over no entry
A concerned driver has hit out at a Cumbernauld town centre supermarket after spotting that the store’s car park has a road sign and markings, which he says are contradictory to each other.
Soldiers cycle 500 miles
EIGHT members of 71 Engineer Regiment (Volunteers) cycled over 500 miles in five days to raise money for the UK’s leading military charity specialising in the care of veterans’ mental health, Combat Stress - and they stopped at Cumbernauld on the way.
Morrisons plan to open up shop in Cumbernauld
A leading supermarket chain could bring 300 jobs to Cumbernauld if they are granted planning permission to open up in the town.
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Report fly-tipping in South Carbrain, asks NLC.
Councillors have joined forces to urge the community of South Carbrain to report fly-tipping as the dumping of waste illegally has become a problem in the area.
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Top marks for Woodlands Primary
A Cumbernauld primary has received its own good report card after inspectors praised the school during a recent visit.
Cumbernauld triathlon gran gets going for two special young men
A CUMBERNAULD grandmother will face the challenge of a triathlon on her 65th birthday - in honour of her son and his friend, both of whom were tragically killed in separate road accidents.
Latest from Cumbernauld Police
Two 17 year old men were taken to hospital after an incident at a house in Millcroft Road, Cumbernauld, on the evening of Friday, May 24.
Westerwood planning decision could affect amenities in Cumbernauld
A HIGHLY controversial planning decision could see 100 new houses being built north of the M80- in a move which has left Westerwood Community Council ‘‘bitterly disappointed.’’
Scottish Government approve health centre plans
Plans for a new £7.8 million state-of-the-art health centre in Kilsyth have received the seal of approval from the Scottish Government.
Plenty of pounds for Pudsey
STAFF at North Lanarkshire Council welcomed a ‘cuddly’ celebrity this week, who was in town to collect a charity cheque from the local authority.
Parking problems for Kilsyth residents
Emergency services would have a tough time gaining access to a Kilsyth street due to parking congestion, according to residents who live there.
Birthday cheque for Norah
A KIND-HEARTED Condorrat man has given up gifts for his 80th birthday in favour of donations to Strathcarron Hospice.
Burngreen friends decide to call it a day
A Kilsyth group who spent a decade improving the town for everyone has decided to call it a day.
Asda say no car parking restriction
Concerns a popular town centre supermarket is intending to impose a two hour car parking restriction have been refuted.
Just the job for Caitlin
A LEADING house provider in Cumbernauld has announced it will be recruiting young office staff to boost its already successful apprenticeship programme.
Hepburn supports Epilepsy Awareness Week
MSP Jamie Hepburn has lent his support to Epilepsy Awareness Week ( May 19 to 25).
Fire crews put out blaze at home
Firefighters tackled a blaze at a Cumbernauld home yesterday (Wednesday) at around 1pm.
Cops say report public boozing in Kilsyth
GANGS of young people are congregating in several areas of Kilsyth to drink booze, it has been claimed by fed-up residents.
On target for youth jobs
A £15 million project aimed at bringing jobs to North Lanarkshire’s young people is ahead of target.
John Collins drops into Broadwood
A footballing legend visited Cumbernauld last week to have a kick about with players from a club that has achieved a top award from the SFA for its efforts to promote grassroots football.
Latest from police - sweet toothed crooks steal cakes
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Thursday 20 June 2013
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