Pupils from two secondary schools in North Lanarkshire are benefitting from a hands-on introduction to the construction industry thanks to a new training programme which is being brought to North Lanarkshire as part of the St Kevin’s Community Hub project takes young people out of the classroom and onto a working construction site giving them practical experience and industry-recognised qualifications The initiative is being introduced to pupils from St Ambrose High School and Coatbridge High School By providing pupils with experience of a real working environment Constructing Futures aims to enhance their knowledge and boost confidence—helping them take their first steps towards a career in the construction industry "Constructing Futures is a site-based vocational programme which provides young people with a real-life insight into the construction industry,” said Councillor Michael McBride “The programme takes young people out of the classroom into the industry to maximise learning and experiences allowing them to take their first steps into the sector,” he added It also allows pupils to work towards a Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 5) in Construction Skills Chief Executive of public sector development partner hub South West “It was great to see this programme in action first-hand and meet with the pupils involved Initiatives like this are exactly what is needed in the built environment industry right now to encourage young people into the industry When we tender projects delivering programmes like this feature on the scoring criteria we use "Well done to everyone involved in delivering this fantastic programme.” Kier provides a dedicated on-site training space where students take part in hands-on taster sessions led by industry professionals regional director of Kier Construction North and Scotland said: “This is the third cohort of our Constructing Futures Programme I look forward to seeing the positive impact this programme will have on the pupils of St Ambrose High School and Coatbridge High School.  “I am passionate about bringing new talent into our industry and I hope that the time the pupils spend on our site will inspire their future careers.” TIGERS Construction Academy Manager said: “Tigers having initially met with Marie McGrath from North Lanarkshire Council and Lindsey McNaughtan from Kier discussed the possibility of working in partnership to deliver the Foundation Apprenticeship programme to the young people from St Ambrose High School and Coatbridge High School "We identified it as a great opportunity to enhance the Foundation Apprenticeship by allowing the young people to work on Kier’s live site at St has delivered the training with a holistic approach through a relational lens to ensure the young people are engaged in the programme "We believe that this kind of innovative partnership working will set a benchmark for all future Foundation Apprenticeships creating pathways into the construction industry.” Pupils also receive Health & Safety (H&S) and Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) training helping to prepare them for future employment Each participant is given personal protective equipment (PPE) and those turning 16 will complete their CSCS training and obtain their card which will then allow them to undertake work experience placements These placements offer valuable site-based learning to support future career opportunities in construction This year’s group includes 15 pupils from Coatbridge High School and St Ambrose High School including the first female student to take part in the programme The course runs throughout the academic year with students attending one day per week on a Friday as part of the council’s Future Fridays initiative We're sorry this page didn't meet your expectations this time Please let us know if you have any feedback to help us improve the content If you have a question or comment about a council service or would like a reply, please contact us Sign up to our monthly newsletter to keep you updated with whats new in North Lanarkshire Stay in touch with council news and services with regular email updates Armed officers were called to a disturbance within a property on Dundyvan Road in Coatbridge around 5pm on Saturday. A 38-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. He is due to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court on Monday, April 7. There are no reported injuries, police said. A Police Scotland statement read: “A 38-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a disturbance within a property on Dundyvan Road, Coatbridge. “Officers attended the address around 5pm on Saturday, April 6, 2025. “The man is due to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court on Monday, April 7, 2025. “A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.” STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country '+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text+' "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title+" "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text+" of which footballer Ian Henderson serves as a director is set to break ground on its Coatbridge aparthotel this quarter Plans call for the conversion of an office located at 18 Academy Street in Coatbridge town centre were granted planning permission by North Lanarkshire Council in January 2024 Work is expected to start in Q1 2025 in collaboration with Jamie Macdonald of Macdonald Engineers Block Architects submitted the planning report Documents read: “The existing property is of traditional Victorian design and is characterised by sandstone The proposed alterations would be minimal as a result of the overall change of use largely consisting of internal reconfigurations and improvements to the external appearance of the property” speed and comfort when they stay in a property and our idea is to fully digitise the guest experiences – and we intend to operate digitally We want to make things as automatic as possible There will be a housekeeping team available and digital keypads upon entry to the site And there will always be accessibility and the opportunity to talk to someone.” 3 Sigma Ayr received planning permission in February 2024 for two basement aparthotel suites at 21 Wellington Square in the centre of Ayr Shepherd Chartered Surveyors were instructed to market the top floors of the property as serviced offices Urban Living Festival 2025 The Serviced Apartment Awards 2025 KIDS fled screaming as youths turned up at their school with a machete Children allegedly ran to shelter in local shops and takeaways before being helped by teachers on Tuesday afternoon in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire. The teenagers were ushered back to Coatbridge High School before parents and police were called Eyewitnesses reported the drama unfolded after dozens of schoolchildren had wandered into the town for their lunch One said “We heard all the commotion and the kids were screaming.” Nobody was hurt in the alleged incident and it’s understood there were increased police patrols in the area at lunchtime said: “You send your kids to school expecting them to be safe A North Lanarkshire Council spokesman said: “Police were contacted and we’re supporting them with their enquiries.” A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1.10pm on Tuesday March 25 , 2025, officers were called to a report of youths causing a disturbance in the High Street area of Coatbridge. “A report will be sent to the relevant authority “Enquiries remain ongoing into the full circumstances and additional visible patrols have been allocated to the area.” We told how nearby St Ambrose High School was locked down last March as a gang from Coatbridge High stormed the corridors and battered a 12-year-old pupil Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Donations can be dropped off at your local fire stations across Lanarkshire. Firefighters at Coatbridge Community Fire Station have launched their annual Easter egg appeal. They are urging communities across the region to come together in support of children and young people who need a little extra happiness this spring. Working alongside local charities and community groups, the station hopes to collect hundreds of Easter eggs to distribute to those who need it most. Last year, over 500 boxes of Easter treats were collected and delivered to various organisations and throughout Lanarkshire, thanks to the overwhelming support from the public. Area Commander Jim Quinn is the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s Local Senior Officer for Lanarkshire area. He said: “We were blown away by the kindness of the community last year. “This appeal is about more than just chocolate – it’s about showing kids that their community cares. “Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference.” Donations can be handed in to Coatbridge Community Fire Station or drop them off at your local fire stations across Lanarkshire. The final day for donations is Thursday, 17 April. available through Christie & CoSpecialist business property adviser has been instructed to market a town centre bar in Coatbridge Built around You.Your expert business property advisers Tony SpenceAssociate Director - Hospitality the vacant unit offers good-sized bar and lounge areas along with a premises license for up to circa 250 people The venue previously operated as a pub/bar venue which regularly hosted club nights A new lease for the bar is available through Christie & Co Associate Director – Hospitality who is managing the process said: “This is a great opportunity to lease a licensed bar in Coatbridge town centre The property is currently vacant and we are seeking the right operator to begin a new lease and take over operations.” For more information, view the property page here: https://www.christie.com/6854065/ Visit our Business Search page to find out more about current listings. Keep up-to-date with our latest listings and more… © Christie & Co 2024 | A member of Christie Group Temporary CCTV cameras have been installed at a busy road section on the A725 at the junction of Kirkshaws Road and Whifflet Street in Coatbridge to help with traffic monitoring and in response to concerns raised by the local community funded through our Local Development Programme (LDP) will assist in gathering evidence for a potential permanent CCTV installation Regular reports will be compiled to assess the camera’s impact and information shared with relevant partners including Police Scotland Communities Convener explained: "This is a positive step towards improving safety at this very busy junction and hopefully help address some of the concerns raised by our local communities." Appropriate signage will be installed to inform road users and pedestrians that the junction is under CCTV monitoring Responsibility for the road system around the Shawhead junction area is managed by Transport Scotland Emergency services were called to Coatbridge High Street at around 1.10pm on Tuesday. Emergency services were called to Main Street in Coatbridge at around 1.10pm on Tuesday following reports of an incident. No injuries were reported following the disturbance. Two male teenagers, aged 16 and 14, were charged in connection with the possession of a bladed article. A report is due to be sent to the relevant authorities. Police Scotland has confirmed that more uniformed officers will be visible in the town centre as an investigation is carried out. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1.10pm on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, officers were called to a report of youths causing a disturbance in the Main Street area of Coatbridge. “Two male youths – aged 16 and 14 – were charged in connection with possession of a bladed article. “A report will be sent to the relevant authority. “Enquiries remain ongoing into the full circumstances and additional visible patrols have been allocated to the area. “Anyone with any information can contact police by calling 101.” North Lanarkshire Council confirmed that parents with children attending Coatbridge High School were notified of the incident. Pupils returned to the school campus safely. A spokesperson from the local authority said: “We are aware that an incident took place in Coatbridge on Tuesday March 25. Police Scotland were contacted and we are supporting them with their enquiries.” Deaf Services Lanarkshire submitted a community asset transfer plan to North Lanarkshire Council proposing the purchase of Shawhead Community Centre The charity offered to pay £30,000 for the centre - one-third of its estimated commercial value - along with an adjacent plot of land for potential car park expansion The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now Get all the news from your area – as well as features sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android It intends to establish a dedicated hub offering services to deaf people including interpreting and translation deaf awareness training and community activities It also intends to support existing user groups and rent out rooms for functions with the centre to be in operation 50 weeks a year while offering additional access to the community in the evenings and at weekends A report to councillors recommended approving the transfer as the charity is a well established organisation providing services across the region and this project had already received significant community and political support It also noted the centre is "currently underused" and the proposals would "easily be able to accommodate existing users with minimal disruption to their activities as confirmed by various local groups" And it stated transferring ownership of the building meant the council would save a significant amount of building as it is in need of remedial worms estimated to cost around £250,000 The communities committee unanimously agreed to the transfer although some details will need to be agreed before the deal is finalised *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. 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Get ready for a magical day of festive cheer on Saturday when Coatbridge hosts a Christmas festival With activities and entertainment for all ages it’s the perfect way to get into the festive spirit will feature live entertainment on Main Street between 2:45 p.m Locals are encouraged to join the fun; the festivities kick off with a live stage event hosted by Heart Radio presenter David Farrell Highlights of the day include live performances such as music from Abba Dream and talented local acts Christmas lights and a giant snow globe will offer magical photo opportunities (open from noon) You can also participate in activities to win exciting prizes keep an eye out for a special guest visitor—ho ho ho Summerlee Museum will also offer family activities with free activities to keep everyone entertained between 10:30 a.m where you can get creative with festive DIY projects You can also burn off some energy with fun games and activities There will be storytelling sessions with captivating Christmas tales and festive movies—the first showing will take place at 10:30 a.m An exciting opportunity exists to embark on a holiday-themed adventure around the museum by participating in the scavenger hunt The Summerlee activities and the Main Street Party are free making it an unmissable day for the whole family Mark your calendars and come along for a day of Christmas magic in Coatbridge More information is available on the Coatbridge Town Board's Facebook page The popular waterpark attraction at the Time Capsule in Coatbridge will close for up to six months from March 2025 to allow essential upgrades to take place and the gym within the Time Capsule complex The upgrades include improvements to the water feature systems “We know our loyal customers will be disappointed to hear that the waterpark will close for a few months but the upgrades will guarantee its long-term future,” said Councillor Geraldine Woods “We carried out a detailed survey of the waterpark highlighting specific areas requiring improvement the waterpark must close for between four and six months.” The Time Capsule is one of Lanarkshire’s most popular leisure attractions is also set for an upgrade as part of a scheduled improvement programme work is planned to replace the two non-functioning lifts The work is part of a phased approach to improve the overall visitor experience at the Time Capsule Updates will be published on the Active and Creative website. If you have any other questions, please email activenl@northlan.gov.uk   Residents are asked to keep their windows closed while the substance is dealt with. Officers are in attendance on Cameron Street in Coatbridge and have cordoned off the area around Northburn Industrial Estate, eight days after responding to similar reports of a chemical leak. Police say there are no reported injuries and no wider risk to the public. A large emergency service response including hazmat teams were called to a commercial premises on the same street on November 5. Roads including Burnbank Street at Coltswood Road, Cromlet Drive and Northburn Industrial Estate reopened 19 hours after being closed. Four people were treated at the scene last week. A Police Scotland statement on Thursday read: “Officers are in attendance with partners at the Northburn Industrial Estate in the Cameron Street area of Coatbridge, following a report of a chemical leak. “There are no reported injuries and no risk to the wider public. “A cordon has been put in place and nearby residents are asked to keep their windows closed while the substance is dealt with.” Home > News > Coatbridge man jailed for starving his dogs to death resulting in his extremely emaciated condition and death was jailed for 60 days pled guilty to failing to provide his dog Poser a fawn male XL Bully type dog with a suitable diet He was also guilty of abandoning the dog within the property without access to food or water Cassidy was sentenced at Airdrie Sheriff court on Thursday 27 February  He also received a 10-year disqualification from being in charge of any dogs Scottish SPCA Inspector Jack Marshall said: “In December 2023 we received a call regarding a deceased dog who had been found within the property rented by Cassidy “The property itself was in very poor condition with animal faeces and household clutter throughout Several of the doors and sections of wall had been destroyed or damaged The dog was surrounded by rubbish and household clutter and appeared to have collapsed and died as it now lay “In the front bedroom another deceased dog This dog was laid flat on its side covered in the blankets and duvet of the bed and appeared in a much more advanced state of decomposition than the other “We transported both bodies for post-mortem “The post-mortem of Chopper proved inconclusive given the stage of decomposition “Poser’s Post-mortem however showed that his most likely cause of death was due to starvation and that he had been caused considerable unnecessary suffering given his emaciated condition” Poser had turned to eating plastic and rubbish within the room prior to his death “Cassidy claimed he had come back to the property and found that the two dogs had got in together and Poser had killed Chopper in a fight “We are pleased that Cassidy received a 10-year ban His complete and total failure to take any appropriate steps or to ensure his dog’s welfare and just walking away leaving Poser to die a horrific death To report any act of cruelty click here Help us promote events like this by sharing this page It costs us £63,000 every day to continue the work that animals across Scotland depend on Our work is only possible because of the generosity of people like you Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a Scottish Charity: SC006467 and a Private Limited Company: SC201401 KY11 8RY "Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals" and “Scottish SPCA” are registered trademarks of the Scottish SPCA This website is copyright © Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Police were called to Tombs Park in Coatbridge at around 10.10am on Monday. Police were called at around 10.10am on Monday to Tombs Park in Coatbridge after receiving reports of a man carrying a knife with a 4-6 inch blade A 43-year-old was searched and found to be in possession of a knife and He was found to have an outstanding warrant and was charged with having a bladed article in a public place The man was held in custody to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “About 10.10am on Monday Tombs Park Coatbridge after reports from dog walkers that a male was carrying a knife with a 4-6 inch blade “A 43-year-old male was searched and found to be in possession of a knife he failed to provide his details and was arrested and taken to a local police office where his identity was confirmed “He was charged with having a bladed article in a public place failing to provide his details and he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest He was held in custody to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court.” We recommend you upgrade your software or view our website on an alternate device or browser To sign up to play or for help with your People’s Postcode Lottery account, call our Customer Experience team on 0808 109 8765 or email us at info@postcodelottery.co.uk. 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Geraldine shared £1 million with 19 other neighbours in Coatbridge after ML5 3PL landed our weekly Millionaire Street prize today Every ticket was worth £38,461 but Geraldine quadrupled her winnings with four tickets Three other players each doubled their prizes to £76,922 as they played with two tickets Now Geraldine and retired husband Paul are planning to treat themselves on a trip they've already booked to Gran Canaria to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary today (Saturday) "It's our Ruby Wedding on Saturday and we'll be in Gran Canaria We'll go for a nice meal somewhere posher for our wedding anniversary are also dreaming of more sunshine-filled breaks "We'll get a couple of more holidays and treat the family We went to see Rod Stewart there and saw Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden in New York I've always wanted to see it near Christmas "We've got a week in the sunshine to think about it." 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"She phoned me up when I was coming home from work and I was like Anne and hubby David had already booked a once-in-a-lifetime trip to celebrate their Ruby Wedding anniversary next year with their two kids The family are due to jet out to Vegas and Los Angeles before cruising to Vancouver via San Francisco so we're taking the whole family on holiday." "The holiday's all sorted anyway - this is the spending money." The 20 neighbours will be delighted to learn that their Millionaire Street win means that six local charities will receive more than a quarter-of-a-million pounds from Postcode Community Trust Coatbridge Citizens Advice Bureau (Coatbridge CAB) received a massive funding boost of £100,000 thanks to players of People's Postcode Lottery The charity provides advice to the local community regarding any financial or health and wellbeing issues they may have in their life Coatbridge CAB has dealt with more than 4,000 people resulting in them providing advice on over 13,000 different topics "£100,000 is a hugely significant amount of money and it means we can secure funding for the next couple of years to retain our experienced staff within our welfare rights team "It's a weight off our shoulders and it means we can continue offering support for our local community." Deaf Services Lanarkshire (DSL) was also delighted to learn of an £80,000 award Serving hundreds of deaf Lanarkshire residents every month DSL offers a drop-in centre to better improve the deaf community's access to mainstream services As well as translating everyday household communications into British Sign Language the charity also helps with fundamental items such as phone calls to doctors and hospitals Service Manager at Deaf Services Lanarkshire "Our mission is to improve the lives of the deaf community by removing barriers they may have in their lives "Our work extends across local voluntary organisations and community groups so the funding we have received is going to be vital in supporting our charity at every level and means we can reach more people who really do need this type of support." Other local organisations who have been awarded funding include: All funding was awarded by Postcode Community Trust With 33% of the ticket price going to charities and good causes, players of People's Postcode Lottery have raised more than £1.3 billion for thousands of deserving causes and projects across Great Britain and around the world Our players are making a difference every day for a wide range of amazing organisations With fabulous Prizes announced every single day, it's a great time to become a People's Postcode Lottery player. Take a look at How It Works and, if you're feeling lucky, sign up to play New dad Dave Lowe told how he won a whopping £404,048 on People’s Postcode Lottery - because of his newborn baby daughter Eight neighbours in a block of flats are celebrating together after sharing a £1 Million prize on People’s Postcode Lottery A son won three times more than his dad on People's Postcode Lottery after he kept playing with his parents' address - despite moving out… The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed that a special operations team treated four patients at Northburn Industrial Estate in Coatbridge. A large emergency service response was called to a commercial premises on Cameron Street in Coatbridge at around 12.15pm following a report of a chemical leak. Hazmat teams were called to the scene alongside firefighters and police. Officers urged the public to avoid the area. Burnbank Street at Coltswood Road, Cromlet Drive and Northburn Industrial Estate was closed with local homes also evacuated as a precaution. The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed that a special operations team treated four patients at the scene. A spokesperson said: “We received a call at 12.37pm today to assist the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at an incident on Cameron Street in Coatbridge. “We dispatched one ambulance and our special operations team to the scene. We treated four patients at the scene.” Police confirmed at 7.45am on Wednesday that the road had reopened and there were no reports of any injuries. A spokesperson for the force said: “Cameron Street in Coatbridge has reopened following a report of a chemical leak yesterday. No-one was injured in the incident and enquiries are ongoing.” Officers said there are no reported injuries but members of the public are advised to avoid the area. A large emergency service response was called to a commercial premises on Cameron Street in the town at around 12.15pm following a report of a chemical leak. Hazmat teams were called to the scene alongside firefighters and police. Officers have urged the public to avoid the area. Burnbank Street at Coltswood Road, Cromlet Drive and Northburn Industrial Estate have been closed with local homes also evacuated as a precaution. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service urged residents to keep all windows and doors closed after the incident involving “potentially hazardous materials”. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “At 12.14pm on Tuesday November 5, Operations Control mobilised a number of resources, including specialist hazmat units to a commercial premises on Cameron Street, Coatridge, following reports involving of an incident involving potentially hazardous materials. “As a precaution, residents are asked to keep all windows and doors closed.” A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police and emergency services are in attendance at a premises on Cameron Street, Coatbridge, following a report of a chemical leak. “Burnbank Street at Coltswood Road, Cromlet Drive and Northburn Industrial Estate have been closed and local properties have been evacuated as a precaution. “Members of the public are advised to avoid the area. Emergency services were called to Brambling Road in Coatbridge at around 5.20pm on November 9 Emergency services were called to Brambling Road in Coatbridge at around 5.20pm on November 9 following reports of a collision involving a black Vauxhall Corsa and a pedestrian. The 57-year-old female pedestrian was transported to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where she later died. The driver of the Corsa did not suffer any injuries following the incident. The road was closed for around seven hours while investigations were carried out. Sergeant Gemma Blackadder said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who died at this very difficult time. “Enquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone with information that could assist to please get in touch. “I would also urge anyone in the area with dash-cam or ring doorbell to check their footage and pass anything of note on to us.” Those with information regarding the collision are urged to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2647 of November 9. Two police officers were allegedly attacked after stopping a car on Friday afternoon. Police stopped the vehicle on Sikeside Street at around 1pm on Friday before they were assaulted. Their injuries were described as minor and did not require hospital treatment. Garv Chand appeared at Airdrie Sheriff Court on Monday where he was charged with a road traffic offence, behaving in a threatening or abusive manner, two of obstructing police and three counts of assaulting a police officer. The 21-year-old from North Lanarkshire made no plea and was granted bail. A 22-year-old woman arrested at the scene of the incident also appeared at Airdrie Sheriff Court. Sian Devine from Airdrie was charged with behaving in a threatening or abusive manner, also made no plea and was granted bail. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1pm on Friday, September 13, 2024, officers stopped a car on Sikeside Street, Coatbridge. “A 21-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman were arrested and charged in connection with police assault and disorder offences. They are due to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court on Monday, September 16, 2024. “Two officers suffered minor injuries but did not require hospital treatment.”