A 50-year-old man was due to appear in court in connection with the incident. Police were called to Clouden Road around 5.10pm on Thursday after reports of the man’s behaviour. Officers arrested and charged a 50-year-old man in connection with the incident. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.10pm on Thursday, May 1, 2025, police received a report a man’s behaviour was causing concern to members of the public on Clouden Road, Cumbernauld. “Officers attended and a 50-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. “He was due to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court on Friday, 2 May, 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+" A MAN has been arrested after two children were allegedly approached near a Scots swing park Cops said they had received a report of a man's behaviour causing concern to members of the public It is understood that two schoolgirls had allegedly been approached close near to Kildrum Swing Park Officers arrested and charged a 50-year-old man in connection with the alleged incident He was due to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court today A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 5.10pm on Thursday, 1 May 2024, police received a report a man’s behaviour was causing concern to members of the public on Clouden Road, Cumbernauld. 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Clyde moved to Hamilton in 2022 after North Lanarkshire Council refused to extend their lease at Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld Hamilton Academical and Clyde are set to effectively switch stadiums next season after the former announced plans to play their home games in Cumbernauld League 2 Clyde confirmed on Wednesday that they will continue their tenancy of New Douglas Park in Hamilton having vacated Broadwood Stadium three years ago Accies have announced plans to leave their ground of the past 24 years amid a row over stadium ownership and rental and move into Clyde's former home New Douglas Park has been rented by both clubs this season from a company controlled by Colin McGowan Last month, Clyde had expressed fears that a five-year agreement signed in 2022 was under threat but on Thursday they stated that they are "in a position to commit to New Douglas Park for the foreseeable future" Now Hamilton - relegated from the Championship for breaching licence conditions after their appeal was rejected on Thursday - have responded They said: "Arrangements are now being made to relocate the club from the start of next season to Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld with the long-term aim of building a new stadium in Hamilton "Discussions with South Lanarkshire Council have started in order to identify a suitable location." 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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Firefighters remain in attendance at a large grass fire in Cumbernauld that started on Thursday 10 April members of the public are being asked to avoid the area and those who live nearby are advised to close windows and doors due to the smoke in the vicinity Six fire appliances remain at the scene and crews are expected to be there for a considerable time A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 8.40pm on Thursday to reports of a large area of grass on fire in the Fannyside Road area “Operations Control mobilised six fire appliances to the scene where firefighters are still working to extinguish a fire affecting three large areas of grass members of the public are being asked to avoid the area and those in the local area should close windows and doors." Fannyside Road and Arns Road remain closed at this time Firefighters are expected to remain at the scene for some time to make the area safe Funding worth £222,361 has been awarded to 27 community organisations in Cumbernauld through the Campsies Grant Award Programme The grants will support various projects to improve local services highlighting the positive impact these grants will have on Cumbernauld’s communities She said: "The Campsies Grant Fund has provided crucial support to local organisations working hard to improve the lives of residents across Cumbernauld “This funding will help sustain a wide range of projects from mental health initiatives to youth programmes “The council is committed to empowering local groups and seeing so many organisations benefit from this is fantastic.” which offers support to anyone affected by depression said: “This funding is a massive boost as it will enable us to develop the services that we offer to so many people and families “We have almost outgrown our current base within Cumbernauld Town Centre and are currently looking for new premises – this funding will help us with that so that we can provide personal support to anyone who needs us.” received 39 applications requesting a total of £326,995 a scoring system assessed each application and ensured funding was directed toward projects with the greatest impact The maximum grant per application was £10,000 but we encourage all groups to stay engaged with future funding opportunities we will ensure local organisations are made aware." The council’s Community Partnership Team administers the Campsies Grant Award Programme It was established using unallocated funds from the former Campsies Centre Cumbernauld Ltd (CCCL) which were transferred to North Lanarkshire Council 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 Firefighters worked through the night to tackle a number of blazes across Scotland including one at Glen Rosa on the Isle of Arran In Lanarkshire, three fire engines remain at the scene of a wildfire which broke out on Thursday evening at Fannyside Loch near Cumbernauld Wildfire warnings have been issued at the highest level for Friday and Saturday following a long period of dry weather ShareSaveArdrossan Harbour campaigners hold protest on ferry routeIslanders are frustrated by the lack of progress around the future of Ardrossan Harbour How this Scottish park names its famous Highland cowsPollok Country Park in Glasgow is welcoming its newest bunch of Highland cow calves. 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Emergency services were called to reports of a wildfire off Fannyside Road at around 8.42pm on Thursday. One appliance remained at the scene overnight. Police Scotland confirmed Fannyside Road is currently closed between Forest Road and the B803 Greengairs Road, due to the blaze. Residents in the Abronhill area of Cumbernauld and Bonnybridge have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke. Public react to Cumbernauld wildfire. stvnews scotland cumbernauld It comes after SFRS issued an “extreme risk” alert across the whole of Scotland from Friday, April 11, until Saturday, April 12. Fire services have been battling multiple blazes across the country over the past week including one at Galloway Forest Park, near Glentrool in Dumfries and Galloway, last Thursday. The blaze burned for at least four days and at its height, there were two appliances at the scene, assisted by two helicopters dousing the area with water. A group of campers, comprising of two fathers and their sons, were rescued by the Coastguard and airlifted to safety amid the chaos. More warm weather is set to continue in the days ahead with SFRS urging the public to exercise caution when out in rural areas. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Fannyside Road is currently closed between Forest Road, Cumbernauld, and the B803 Greengairs Road, due to a wildfire on adjacent grassland. “Police Scotland was made aware of the fire around 9.40pm on Thursday, April 10. “The incident is ongoing and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service remains in attendance. “Members of the public are advised to avoid the area while emergency services respond. “Residents in the Abronhill area of Cumbernauld and Bonnybridge are advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke in the area.” Deputy Assistant chief officer Kenny Barbour, head of Prevention, Protection and Preparedness at SFRS, said: “Wildfires have the potential to burn for days, as we’ve seen this week in Dumfries and Galloway, and they spread through vast areas of land in our countryside, which is devastating for those who live nearby. “Our firefighters will continue to work with local landowners and other partners to bring these fires under control. “As the warm and dry weather continues, so too does the risk of wildfire, and so we are asking the public to exercise extreme caution and think twice before using anything involving a naked flame. “Responsible human behaviour can significantly lower the chance of a wildfire starting, so it is crucial that people act safely in rural environments and always follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.” A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 8.40pm on Thursday, April 10, to reports of a large area of grass on fire in the Fannyside Road area, Cumbernauld. “At its height, Operations Control mobilised six fire appliances where firefighters are still working to extinguish a fire affecting three large areas of grass. “There are no reported casualties and six fire appliances and other resources remain at the scene.” Robert Paterson concocted his revenge plot against a guard at HMP Saughton and directed men to supply drugs into HMP Edinburgh. Robert Paterson, 45, was serving a life sentence in HMP Edinburgh when he claimed to fall unwell in the early hours of November 15, 2022. The High Court in Edinburgh heard he told a staff member that he needed an ambulance because he had taken cocaine and thought he was having a heart attack.  But judge Lord Harrower heard the guard grew suspicious – he saw Paterson remove a sim card from a mobile phone and swallow it.  The officer was also concerned about Paterson’s history – he was jailed in 2012 on a conspiracy charge – this related to a plan involving him escaping jail while being treated for health issues in hospital.  The officer’s suspicious were heightened further because an ambulance had arrived at the Edinburgh jail which hadn’t been ordered by prison staff.  The court heard how this prompted the guard to agree with paramedics to keep Paterson for observations at the jail before sending the inmate to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary at 8am. Doctors then found that Paterson had seven bags of cocaine present in his abdomen which medics thought might burst and put his health at risk. This caused them to remove the drugs.  On Friday, prosecutor Alan Cameron KC told the court of how Paterson reacted to what happened to him when he returned to jail.  “He was extremely unhappy about the delay in him being sent to hospital and subsequently made a complaint about the prison authorities in which he claimed that he had been told at hospital that he was lucky to be alive,” the prosecutor said. “He also formed a personal animus towards the officer whom he blamed for the delay in him being sent to hospital.  “Ultimately, he decided that he would seek revenge upon the officer by having him seriously assaulted.  “To advance this plan, he made contact with people both within and outside the prison – the latter by means of non-prison issue mobile telephones which he possessed.” The court heard that prison officials became increasingly concerned about Paterson’s behaviour. In February 2023, police started bugging his cell. Mr Cameron added: “Over that period, Paterson repeatedly made reference to the man who left me to die and made it clear that he did not intend to let the matter lie. He spoke to several people about different aspects of his plan.  “Much of the discussion centred around a handgun to which he could provide access and the need to find the right size of ammunition for that gun. “He identified an individual who said that they were willing to assault the officer for him and discussed with that individual the requirement for a vehicle and a driver to assist him.  “On one occasion, he was heard to say that he identified someone to do the staff member.  “Fortunately, the police intervened and no attempt was actually made to assault the officer who was entirely unaware of the matter until told about it by Scottish Prison Service staff and police.” The story emerged on Friday after Paterson pleaded guilty to a charge which stated that between January 28, and February 14, in 2023, Paterson directed men called Sean McGregor and Donald Stone and “others” to supply drugs into HMP Edinburgh. He also directed Stone and McGregor and others to “rob others of controlled drugs, watches, and a sum of money”. Paterson also admitted directing “others” to assault the prison officer and for “that purpose” obtain a handgun, ammo and a vehicle.  Stone pleaded guilty to being involved “in serious organised crime and did agree with others to do something you knew or suspected or ought reasonably to have known or suspected would enable or further the commission of serious organised crime”. He was going to supply drugs into HMP Edinburgh.  McGregor admitted to a charge of arranging to carry out an “assault and robbery of drugs from others” and he was going to pass on the address of the property in order “to facilitate” the robbery.  Paterson was given life for shooting dead a man in a Cumbernauld street in 2008.  In 2012, he was given another three years by judge Lord Bracadale at the High Court in Glasgow.  On that occasion, the court heard how two other men intended to help Paterson escape from custody on January 17, 2012 during a visit from Shotts Prison to Wishaw Hospital. But the police were tipped off about the scheme and used undercover surveillance to foil it. On Friday, prosecutors told the court that Stone and McGregor’s roles were picked up during the time police were bugging Paterson’s cell.  The advocate depute said there was “routine discussion” of supplying drugs by others “at his direction”. The scam being headed by Paterson involved valium tablets and evidence suggested that “thousands of pounds” were “changing hands”.  Police learned that Stone was supplying drugs in the Bathgate area and that he was supplying drugs into Saughton on Paterson’s behalf.  “The supplying of drugs into HMP Edinburgh was also discussed in some detail. In the period leading up to February 7, 2023, Stone found two women who were prepared to visit the prison in possession of drugs,” prosecutor Mr Cameron said. “Paterson identified prisoners within the prison who were prepared to receive them during visits and photographs were exchanged so that they would recognise each other.  “The women and the prisoners were to be paid for their participation by the receipt of drugs.” Police then learned of McGregor’s involvement in the racket.  The court heard that on February 4, McGregor made contact with Paterson to say that he and other men had gone to a cannabis farm with the intention of carrying out a robbery.  Mr Cameron added: “They pretended to be police officers which caused the owners to flee and they took a quantity of cannabis.  “Paterson agreed to buy the cannabis from McGregor and subsequently made contact with another individual to arrange that.” Police learned that Paterson received a phone call from an “unknown individual” who told him about a property which housed “several kilograms of cannabis and cocaine” and “five high value watches”.  Mr Cameron added: “The suggestion was that the individuals within the property could be robbed of these items and the profits shared. “Paterson subsequently made contact by telephone with other people with the intention of having them attend at the property to rob it.  “One of these individuals was Sean McGregor who agreed to participate.  “No such robbery took place before the police action the following day.” Judge Lord Harrower deferred sentence on the trio until May 30, 2025, calling for background reports. Defence advocates Thomas Ross KC, John Scullion KC and Michael Anderson KC will address the court with their mitigations on that date. Eran Yehudae, and his wife, were putting the 25 dogs and ten cats in their care to bed when they had to evacuate. Eran Yehudae, and his wife, who own Crowbank Kennel, were putting the 25 dogs and ten cats in their care to bed when they had to evacuate. As they noticed smoke and flames getting closer to their property, they decided to evacuate, including moving the dozens of animals in their care. “It was really daunting, thankfully we called our neighbour, who was able to help us begin moving them all over,” Mr Yehudae told STV News. The couple had to make multiple trips back and fourth to get all the animals to safety, and said at one point there were flames on the road. “It was very scary. Flames were basically on the road. It was like out of a movie. We had to drive through them to get to the remaining dogs,” he added. Mr Yehudae said they were working on the evacuation from 10pm until around 1am, and worried they may not be able to get all the animals out. “We ended up getting escorted by firefighters who helped us get all the animals to safety, which was really good,” he said. Mr Yehudae described the experience as “quite an ordeal” and worried they wouldn’t have a home to return to. “It was really scary, it’s not just out business, it’s our home too so we had to decide within minutes what to grab, unsure whether the flames would reach our home,” he added. “It’s the animals too, you get attached to them as you’re looking after them and want to make sure they’re safe.” The flames didn’t reach the kennel and home, and the couple were able to get back in at around 6am on Friday. However, the fire remains ongoing, with Scottish Fire and Rescue Services still at the scene. Mr Yehudae said they may have to evacuate the area again. Police Scotland confirmed Fannyside Road remains closed between Forest Road and the B803 Greengairs Road, due to the blaze. “There are no reported casualties, and six fire appliances and other resources remain at the scene.” A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Fannyside Road is currently closed between Forest Road, Cumbernauld, and the B803 Greengairs Road due to a wildfire on adjacent grassland. “Police Scotland was made aware of the fire around 9.40pm on Thursday, April 10. “The incident is ongoing, and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service remains in attendance. “Members of the public are advised to avoid the area while emergency services respond. “Residents in the Abronhill area of Cumbernauld and Bonnybridge are advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke in the area.” Results The Lindsays National XC Relays is always one of the most popular events in the year across the championship calendar in Scotland and the 2024 edition lived up to that reputation Cumbernauld once again delivered the perfect backdrop for four races replete with drama The sight of a couple of hundred spectators racing from one side of the course to the other to watch the finish of the Senior Men and Non Binary race – roaring as they ran – will live long in the memory It felt like scenes not seen since Callum Hawkins raced at Holyrood Park a few years ago (while noting the higher level of competition) was propelling Central AC to six-in-a-row and close to the line by that stage as Andrew McGill of Cambuslang and Finlay Ross-Davie of Edinburgh Uni Hare and Hounds staged a dramatic battle for the silvers ‘There was such a noise and excitement that I actually turned my head to try and watch them battle towards the finish on the other side of the run-in to the line,’ smiled Jamie ‘I thought ‘everyone else is watching this so I might as well Video content – story with links to our YouTube films Central’s victory was laced with emotion as they won once again in North Lanarkshire but without the presence of the late Alastair Hay who had such an influence on the National XC Relays Cameron Milne articulated the feelings of his club-mates superbly on our post-race interview (see below) It has since emerged (via Lewis Millar and Ross Houston) that Ali first won gold for Central at the National Relays in 2005 He was involved an incredible nine times in the winning team Mc’Gill’s final surge anchored Cambuslang to the silver medals and their first place on that podium for 19 years Edinburgh AC broke the hold of Edinburgh Uni Hare and Hounds to win the Senior Women’s race and there was pathos there The trophy they received was the Marjory Cook Trophy and this is the first time Edinburgh have won it since Marjory passed away in 2021 and her family initiated that commemorative trophy Lasswade AAC savoured the moment as they won at this event for the first time with golds in the Young Females race Strathearn Harriers took bronzes for their first ever medals here Giffnock North were second there and the podium for the Young Males was bathed in yellow and blue with they went 1-2 ahead of third-placed Team East Lothian Read more: Lasswade girls rewrite history as Giffnock teams 1-2 in Young Males race it was a real team effort once again from the group guided by coach supreme Central AC teams also finished fifth and eighth which reflects exactly their awesome depth Luca Fanottoli had a tough ask on leg one – with Taha Ghafari (12:14) and Kris Jones (12:12) blasting off fast  – but kept Central in touch at fifth place back in Scotland from America back in January had a strong run to just edge in front and Cameron Milne made sure Crowe had margin for error with a lead of around 100m Cambuslang had come through to move into second but the race between McGill and Ross-Davie for eventual bronze medallists Edinburgh Uni Hare and Hounds captivated crowds around the course this is an event where the description ‘crowd’ really does apply There were probably close to 3000-4000 people in the park all told on Saturday we were thinking of Alastair Hay this morning and all of us in the team wanted to honour his memory today,’ said Cameron ‘He loved the National Relays and had a fantastic record here over a number of years.’  mentioned pre-race that the inclusion of Dermot Cummins may help Corstorphine AAC in the Masters race So it proved as they took golds thanks to a team that also included DJ Macauley Inverclyde AC were second and Garscube Harriers were third Cambusang Harriers are always strong and M50 and they won gold thanks to Chris Upson That was the same team in the same running order as 2023 Host club Cumbernauld AAC took silver medals there and Corstorphine AAC landed the bronzes Logan Rees clocked a superb 12:13 to guide Fife AC to fourth place in the Senior Men’s race Well done to Glasgow Frontrunners who competed in that race as our first Non Binary team in the National XC Relays The Senior Women’s race held the intrigue throughout but the constant was Edinburgh AC We highlighted in PB magazine very recently the strong group and ending a seven-in-a-row streak for those in green – Edinburgh Uni Hare and Hounds – was clearly on the minds of those representing the capital club Challenges from the likes of Inverclyde and Shettleston initially then began to fade and Edinburgh AC played their cards well with Nancy Scott leading off (and building a lead) followed by Beth Ansell Nancy’s excellent run was underlined by 14:13 in the individual leg times Kirsty Walker never looked likely to relinquish a winning position ‘We are quite competitive,’ said Beth in what may have been something of an understatement ‘There’s a strong team spirit at the club and among us at the moment and we feel we are well suited for relay events and team events almost whatever the surface or conditions.’ Kirsty said: ‘It was a solid lead the team handed over to me and We’re thrilled to win and end that run from Edinburgh Uni There were some different orders from teams but we felt we could be strong on all four legs and that’s showed.’ Giffnock North took the Women’s Masters race thanks to the efforts of Yvonne McNairn Garscube took silver medals and Kilmarnock Harriers were third our champions are Edinburgh AC via performances by Janet Dunbar Completing that podium were Kirkinitlloch Olympians and Linlithgow – great moments for those clubs Huge thank you to all our clubs for grreat commitment to competition and to the Road Running and Cross Country Commission and our scottishathletics Officials Event section page with key info Cumbernauld will be the place to be this weekend with the Lindsays National XC Relays once again centre stage It’s a familiar venue and this year has drawn 490 teams from clubs the length and breadth of Scotland Four races take place with the young athletes on first before the two Senior races which feature Junior/Senior/Masters athletes The Men’s race includes Non-Binary and those two races see Masters and V50 medals contested by teams We are planning widespread coverage of the event across our channels and please engage with that content by using #LindsaysXC and tagging us YouTube highlights are planned to be made public some 48 hours of so after the event concludes – so look out for those films on Monday to Wednesday next week When it comes to looking at the teams likely to make the podium it is hard to see past the defending champions that is Edinburgh Uni Hare and Hounds – seven-in-a-row is the current sequence by the students bracketing a Covid absence year Megan Keith led the team home last year en route to becoming an Olympian Central AC beat those in green at the East but it is four to count this weekend rather than three Cambuslang and Highland Hill Runners are the West and North champions respectively Central are at five-in-row now in terms of gold medals Cambuslang and Inverness Harriers are the West and North champions respectively It’s probably unfair to pick out individuals but it will be interesting to see the likes of Logan Rees (Fife AC) and Jamie Burns (Shettleston Harriers) in action after fine wins recently over 10k on the road – both having returned to Scotland from the United States Giffnock North AC have become something of a force of nature with a series of wins in the Young Males and Young Females races in recent years Inverness Harriers (Young Females) and Aberdeen AAC (Young Males) have been on top of the podium in the not too distant past Here’s the race schedule for Saturday Junior/Senior/Masters Women: Declarations close 12:40pm Junor/Senior.Masters Men and Non-Binary: Declrations close 2.15pm The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said two pumps and and a high reach appliance were still at the scene at 6.30am. Emergency services, including six fire appliances, six ambulances, a trauma team and a resuscitation rapid response unit, were sent to Blairlinn industrial estate in Cumbernauld at around 2.30pm on Tuesday. The incident happened at the Moock Environmental Solutions factory, a toner cartridge recycler, which has operated in Cumbernauld for over 25 years. Footage showed thick black smoke billowing into the sky as the blaze engulfed a single-storey building. Eyewitnesses could smell fumes from the fire miles away. Six casualties, all men aged between 20 and 66, were taken to hospitals by the Scottish Ambulance Service for treatment. Five patients were taken to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and one was transported to University Hospital Monklands. Their condition is not believed to be life-threatening. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said two pumps and and a high-reach appliance were still at the scene at on Wednesday morning. People in the Greenfaulds area of Cumbernauld were advised to stay indoors and keep their doors and windows shut because of smoke on Tuesday evening. Morgan Collins, who was working in the estate at the time the fire started, described the moments after he heard a “loud bang”. Police Scotland said emergency services were likely to remain at the scene for some time as the incident remains ongoing. Sergeant Kevin Anderson said: “A multi-agency response remains ongoing and we continue to ask members of the public to avoid the area at this time. “The fire is contained to within the industrial premises. However, we would continue to ask residents in the Greenfaulds area to keep their windows and doors closed and to stay indoors due to smoke. “An investigation will be carried out in due course to establish the cause of the fire.” A spokesperson for Moock Environmental Solutions thanked emergency services for their swift response to the “devastating” fire. “Emergency services responded swiftly, and the situation is under control. Staff made it out safely and were treated at the scene. Some taken to hospital for further checks,” the statement read. “There is perhaps some confusion in the press about what we do. We are a toner cartridge recycler who break down toner cartridges to their components metal, plastic and is further recycled with our granulated plastic being used in composite decking and the recovered toner powder is turned into pigment where it is sent to be mixed into concrete bricks.” It added: “Our priority is the safety and well-being of all of those affected. We are cooperating fully with the authorities and will provide updates as more information becomes available. “Thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.” A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 2.35pm on Tuesday, April 1, to reports of a building fire at 60 Mid Road, Blairlinn Industrial Estate, Cumbernauld. “Operations Control initially mobilised two appliances to the scene and on arrival firefighters found one single storey building well alight. “A further four appliances, two high reach appliances and specialist resources were mobilised to support firefighting crews. “Six casualties were passed into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service. “Two appliances, two high reach appliances and firefighting crew still remain on scene this morning, Wednesday April 2, as they continue to control the fire.” SIX people have been injured after a fire erupted at a Scots industrial estate Fire crews raced to tackle the major blaze after it broke out in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, on Tuesday afternoon. The large fire engulfed a building at the Blairlinn Industrial Estate. It is currently not known which building the fire started in. Six men, aged between 20 and 66, were taken to hospital by ambulance crews for treatment. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service deployed six fire engines to the scene to tackle the raging inferno and remain at the scene on Wednesday morning after battling the blaze through the night. Some residents in the local area were forced to evacuate their homes as a precaution. The roof of the building has been completely destroyed after being engulfed in flames. A huge plume of black smoke was seen billowing from the site of the inferno. People have reported seeing the smoke from as far away as Coatbridge, Kirkintilloch and Bonnybridge. said: "My pals and I spotted the smoke from as far away as Livingston "We jumped in the car and drove straight here "There were several ambulances and fire crews were battling the flames." from Greengairs said: "The smell was overpowering "The fire was still raging when we arrived and the roofs of all the buildings look like they’ve caved in.” from Airdrie said: "I’d just finished work when I saw thick smoke rising from Cumbernauld reported seeing casualties with burns on their faces Police Scotland are asking the public in the Greenfaulds area to stay indoors and keep windows closed A spokesperson said: "This is a precautionary measure Sergeant Kevin Anderson said: "A multi-agency response remains ongoing and we continue to ask members of the public to avoid the area at this time "The fire is contained to within the industrial premises we would continue to ask residents in the Greenfaulds area to keep their windows and doors closed and to stay indoors due to smoke "An investigation will be carried out in due course to establish the cause of the fire." It's since emerged that none of the casualties are believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 2:55pm to attend an incident at Blairlinn Industrial Estate three special operations response teams (SORT) a trauma team and a resuscitation rapid response unit (3RU) were dispatched to the scene "Five patients were transported to Glasgow Royal Infirmary and one patient was transported to University Hospital Monklands.” A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 2.35pm on Tuesday to reports of a building fire at Blairlinn Industrial Estate in Cumbernauld “Operations Control initially mobilised two appliances to the scene and on arrival firefighters found one single storey building well alight “A further four appliances were mobilised to the scene “Six casualties have been passed into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service and firefighting crews remain in attendance.” A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We were made aware of the fire at a premises in Mid Road "Some surrounding buildings are being evacuated as a precaution." 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 Officers searched an address under warrant in Cumbernauld at around 7.50pm on Wednesday. Officers searched an address under warrant in the Abronhill area at around 7.50pm on Wednesday. A quantity of cannabis, with an estimated street value of £80,000, was recovered. Police said a 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences. The man was expected to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court on Thursday. Police Scotland is urging anyone with information regarding drugs in their area to come forward. Inspector Barry Maguire said: “Drugs cause misery in our communities and Police Scotland is committed to bringing those responsible for the manufacture and supply of illegal substances to justice. “The public has an important role to assist with this and we would urge anyone with information or concerns about drugs to get in touch with us via 101.” The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response Firefighters rushed to the Fannyside Loch area of the North Lanarkshire town on Thursday (April 10) evening and are set to return to the scene on Friday morning We reported how members of the public have been advised by Scottish Fire and Rescue to "avoid the area" One person said "I can smell it in Falkirk" It comes as firefighters urged people to exercise caution if they're out in rural areas amid an "extreme risk" wildfire warning in central Scotland on Thursday A spokesperson for SFRS wrote on social media: "Members of the public are being asked to avoid the area around the fire near Fannyside Road in Cumbernauld for their own safety as some people are gathering and attempting to view the incident from nearby Glasgow Live Daily Newsletter Embeddable Solus "Crews will shortly leave the incident ground due to darkness and difficult conditions and will re-attend in the morning (April 11) to assess the situation." Join Glasgow Live's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages Our readers have shared their pictures of the blaze as it happened, which can be seen in a photo gallery below. You can also follow our LIVE blog for all the updates on this breaking story here Clubs: Enter online for Cumbernauld Online entries are now open for the Lindsays National XC Relays at Cumbernauld The event takes place on Saturday 19 October and that means there is a closing deadline coming up on Thursday 3 October (at 5pm) Clubs should enter the names via their online portal we await the start of the season at the Lindsays District XC Relays at three venues on Saturday 5 October Thank you for your response for events at Livingston Those races will no doubt help clubs pick their teams for the National XC Relays at the traditional venue of Cumbernauld a fortnight later So let’s have as many athletes as possible and big fields at Cumbernauld for what is always regarded as one of the most exciting days in the winter season Enter here The incident occurred at around 7.15am near to Junction 6 on the motorway's northbound carriageway. The incident occurred around 7.15am near Junction 6 on the motorway’s northbound carriageway in North Lanarkshire Road users have been urged to approach the area with caution and to expect delays UPDATE❗️⌚️07:23🛣️#M80 – Junction 6 (NB)⚠️Two lanes BLOCKED due to a multi vehicle collision. 🚗Road users are advised to approach with care and expect longer travel times🛣️Tailback to Jct 5. Delays approx. 20 as of now 📣Further updates as we get them @SETrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/POHa9HvVf1 A social media post from Traffic Scotland read: “Two lanes BLOCKED due to a multi vehicle collision. “Road users are advised to approach with care and expect longer travel times. “Tailback to Jct 5. Delays approx. 20 as of now. “Further updates as we get them”.Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment. Footage from Blairlinn Industrial Estate shows thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Footage shows thick black smoke billowing into the sky as the blaze engulfs a single-storey building. Firefighters passed six casualties, all men aged between 20 and 66, into the care of the ambulance service. Five patients were transported to Glasgow Royal Infirmary and one patient was transported to University Hospital Monklands. The extent of their injuries is unknown. Police Scotland have asked the public in the Greenfaulds area of Cumbernauld to stay indoors at this time. Morgan Collins, who was working in the estate at the time the fire started, described the moments after he heard a “loud bang”. “You could see it for miles”, he said. “The area was cordoned off and surrounding units were being evacuated.” “You could feel the heat from the flames.” A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 2.35pm on Tuesday, April 1, to reports of a building fire at Blairlinn Industrial Estate in Cumbernauld. “A further four appliances were mobilised to the scene. “Six casualties have been passed into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service and firefighting crews remain in attendance.” A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 14:55 to attend an incident at Blairlinn Industrial Estate, Cumbernauld. Six ambulances, three special operations response teams (SORT), a paramedic response unit, a trauma team and a resuscitation rapid response unit (3RU) were dispatched to the scene. “Five patients were transported to Glasgow Royal Infirmary and one patient was transported to University Hospital Monklands.” Police Scotland say emergency services are likely to remain at the scene for some time as the incident remains ongoing. A new high-energy dance-theatre production starring local secondary pupils will be staged at Cumbernauld Theatre this week Thank U, Next explores the world of cosplay – a TikTok trend in which people dress up as characters – to better understand the meaning of identity and liberty Pupils from Cumbernauld Academy have been working on the National Theatre of Scotland production – created by 21 Common – for the past few weeks Next is about young people and their struggles growing up It looks at the different things that they hide behind and the ways in which they express themselves “I think it’s important that both teenagers and parents come along and see the show as the younger people will be able to identify with the struggles the characters are going through and the parents will be able to see this too and hopefully better understand some of these issues “One of the big things is cosplay; the production uses this to hide behind who we really are pop music and dance – so it’s a lot of fun too.” Twenty pupils from the school are participating in the performances while others are involved in front-of-house duties decided to get involved in the project after his drama teacher it’s not the usual sort of thing that I’d usually get involved with,” he admitted “But I’ve been trying to push myself to get out and challenge myself a bit more and I’ve stayed with the project since then “It’s been intense and a lot of hard work – we don’t get finished rehearsals until 7 pm most evenings and my friends have been making fun of me and asking me what on earth I’m doing but it’s been so worthwhile and a lot of fun I’ve got to meet new people and made lots of new friends.” Isabella added: “Social media is such a big thing for young people growing up these days it affects how you think about yourself when you see people looking in certain ways or doing amazing things – it can bring your confidence down quite a lot But being part of this production has helped me to challenge some of my thinking Next asks what it is like growing up in a world where you can quite literally be anything you want to be And what happens when you must face your true self in the mirror Director of Creative Engagement at the National of Scotland has nothing but praise for the young people involved: “The way in which the pupils from Cumbernauld Academy have responded has been incredible; they have been fantastic to work with “They have just thrown themselves into it with such enthusiasm and what has been incredibly heartening is how pupils from different year groups got to know each other “They have treated each other with so much respect and generosity – it’s been wonderful to witness and be a part of.” Thank U, Next is at Lanternhouse Theatre/Cumbernauld Academy 10 and 11 October; Grangemouth High School Underhand methods employed by Communication Workers Union (CWU) officials to impose “USO reform” pilots at 37 delivery units across the UK have been exposed by events at Cumbernauld The delivery office of around 40 staff is scheduled to become only the second unit to begin implementing the pilot scheme following Newton Mearns (also just outside Glasgow) three weeks ago Royal Mail’s pilots are introducing an “Optimised Delivery Model” (ODM) that was agreed by the CWU in December CWU Deputy General Secretary Martin Walsh signed an “Enablers Letter” in December headlined: “Working together to create the right platform to introduce USO Reform” The pilot scheme is a dress rehearsal for £300 million in cuts and mass job destruction via the dismantling of six-day-a-week letter deliveries to 32 million UK households The scheme is being overseen by joint working groups of managers and union officials Workers at Cumbernauld say they have been included in the USO reform pilots without their consent They are angered at CWU local and regional officials who have brow-beaten and threatened workers to accept the pilots and Royal Mail’s ODM CWU members at Cumbernauld called for a workplace meeting in January after they learnt in December that their office was included in the pilot scheme A worker at Cumbernauld told WSWS: “Some of the members demanded a meeting to discuss their concerns eventually agreed to hold a meeting at the end of the week A workplace meeting lobbied for by members was held on Wednesday 22 January But workers say the CWU workplace rep ensured the meeting was not advertised and the date was only confirmed that morning More than twenty postal staff were in attendance Those who spoke said the new delivery model was “unworkable” and their present duties “unmanageable.” the CWU workplace rep blocked a motion to boycott the pilot arguing that workers should address their grievances on an individual basis Another worker at Cumbernauld told WSWS: “A colleague proposed a motion to boycott the pilot He said that Cumbernauld postal workers should not participate in a trial to lead a charge to eliminate jobs His motion called for a no-confidence vote in CWU officials who have signed up to this without the consent of members Those who were present say the CWU workplace rep suppressed the motion insisting the meeting could not discuss it or put it to a vote The rep claimed the motion would lead to his sacking by management “The motion put forward what the CWU should be doing if it was really addressing our concerns and standing up for our jobs and the mail service What’s the point of being in a union if we don’t even have the right to debate or vote on a motion or oppose attacks on our terms and conditions Thousands of jobs are on the line across Royal Mail…” the CWU rep appealed to members that by taking part in the pilot they could prove it was “unworkable.” He claimed he was in contact with senior CWU officials about this Outdoor Assistant Secretary Tony Bouch and Walsh would be invited to attend a joint union-management briefing about the pilot to be held at Cumbernauld That workplace “briefing” was held the following Tuesday with a display of unity between management and CWU reps and a couple spoke in opposition to the changes One colleague said it was ‘an Amazon type race to the bottom’ ‘It’s not the members fault that Royal Mail gave away all the money to shareholders’ “The management representatives just agreed with the CWU telling everyone: “your union has agreed [to the pilots].” Workers say there was no clear explanation provided about the ODM and its impact on work practices It was stated that delivery frames would be re-configured based on the reduced mail service and a new route coverage would proceed based on a revised start date moved back from February to March No senior CWU officials showed their face at the briefing But it later transpired that one of those standing side-by-side with management was a CWU Divisional Rep He did not introduce himself during the briefing but went around the workplace afterwards telling postal staff that unless the pilot was accepted they could be out of a job and the company would go bankrupt the union moved to impose new duty patterns promoted as a pathway to having additional Saturdays off This has become a Trojan horse for dismantling the USO While the CWU denied workers at Cumbernauld a vote on the pilots they organised a workplace ballot in February offering three new delivery “options” with the majority voting for two Saturdays off in five (the same as Newton Mearns) This is what Bouch described as “engagement” with the membership after his flying visit to pilot sites in Scotland more than three weeks ago Claims about “engagement” have been refuted by postal workers, as reported by WSWS delivery staff have reported widespread mail failures and impossible workloads while their colleagues at Cumbernauld are facing the same even before the pilot goes live (the start date has been pushed back a third time The number of duty pattern “options” for the USO pilots has now been extended from three to seven following an Addendum to the terms of reference agreed between Walsh and Royal Mail executives For the privilege of additional Saturdays off it states the following “scenarios” may apply: “Longer working days later finish times for full time and part time colleagues: less opportunities for part time to become full time and shorter rest periods in some weeks in the rota.” The pilot scheme is a rigged exercise between Royal Mail Ofcom and CWU officials to rubber stamp £300 million of cost cutting to make thousands of jobs losses Postal workers must take back control from the union apparatus based on a new leadership of trusted fighters on the shopfloor and a rank-and-file network to break the pro-company grip of the CWU bureaucracy The Postal Workers Rank and File Committee (PWRFC) has called for workplace meetings to halt the pilots and begin a fightback to resolve postal workers’ grievances: unmanageable workloads This resistance must be extended across all 1,200 delivery offices Postal workers’ rights must take priority over billionaires like Daniel Kretinsky who are taking a wrecking ball to the USO If the company’s owners are incapable of providing secure jobs and decent pay then Royal Mail must be placed under public ownership with the wealth created by postal workers used to improve the mail service The Labour government’s abolition of NHS England a DOGE-style assault targeting 30,000 jobs Workers face a political fight against a Labour government and trade union bureaucracy that defends ruthlessly the interests of the financial oligarchy The fight at Royal Mail must reach out to post and logistics workers internationally who are facing a brutal wave of corporate restructuring and privatisation Workers at United States Postal Service face 10,000 job losses in the next 30 days and the stepped-up plans for privatisation US President Donald Trump is erecting a dictatorship via executive orders and police state repression alongside his fascist billionaire henchman Elon Musk to enforce job cuts among tens of thousands of federal workers The PWRFC in association with the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees is providing the basis for a globally coordinated fightback subscribe to our newsletter and organise a rank-and-file group at your workplace Police Scotland is urging members of the public to avoid the area and keep their doors and windows closed due to smoke. Emergency services, including six fire engines, six ambulances, a trauma team and a resuscitation rapid response unit, were sent to Blairlinn industrial estate in Cumbernauld after a fire broke out around 2.30pm on Tuesday. Firefighters battled flames through the night, with two pumps and a high-reach appliance still at the scene on Wednesday morning. The incident happened at the Moock Environmental Solutions factory, a toner cartridge recycler which has operated in Cumbernauld for over 25 years. A spokesperson for the force said on Wednesday afternoon: “A multi-agency response remains ongoing following a fire at a business premises on an industrial estate on Mid Road in Cumbernauld that was reported around 3pm on Tuesday, April 1. “The fire is contained within the premises, and the public is asked to avoid the area at this time. “We continue to advise local residents to keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke. “An investigation will be carried out in due course to establish the cause of the fire.” “A further four appliances, two high-reach appliances and specialist resources were mobilised to support firefighting crews. “Two appliances, two high reach appliances and firefighting crew still remain on scene this morning, Wednesday, April 2, as they continue to control the fire.” Cumbernauld Theatre Trust warns it is facing closure, putting 44 jobs at risk and jeopardising opportunities for future performers. Cumbernauld Theatre Trust say they are at risk of closure, putting 44 jobs in danger and jeopardising opportunities for the next generation of performers. It comes after Creative Scotland announced the recipients of its Multi-Year Funding allocations, a funding block which had been frozen last year. Despite being a regular recipient in the past, Cumbernauld Theatre’s application for £650,000 a year over the next three years was rejected – money they say is essential to their ability to plan future programmes and support staff. “This decision has come as a complete surprise to us,” said CEO Sarah Price. “It was a really rigorous application process and the funding is essential for us to operate as a producing theatre.” She added: “The rejection was based on a technicality and not at all on the quality of our work or the value that we provide to the community. “From Creative Scotland’s feedback it appears that our application has not been assessed in full and that crucial evidence around our performance and what we do has not even been looked at.” Four years ago the theatre moved into Lanternhouse, a newly built space on the Cumbernauld Academy campus and owned by North Lanarkshire Council. The theatre has been backed by some of Scotland’s most recognisable entertainers who say say it’s an important platform for young performers. One of the prominent voices supporting Cumbernauld is The Singing Kettle’s Artie Trezise. He told STV News: “I think I started playing at Cumbernauld when I was in my early twenties and it was a great place to start. “You need small places to start before you can take on the big places. And they were always very supportive and I’ll tell you something, going around theatres there’s always somebody who started in Cumbernauld.” He added: “Let’s get behind them and make sure that the people of Cumbernauld have a facility that’s supported and that they don’t have to come all the way into Glasgow to come to a show.” In a statement, the theatre said: “At this critical time, we need our community more than ever. Cumbernauld Theatre has always been more than just a venue – it is a space where people come together, where creativity flourishes, and where stories are shared. “We are calling on our audiences, supporters, and stakeholders to stand with us as we fight for the future of our theatre.” The decision was raised by MSP Mark Griffin on Thursday who asked John Swinney if the Scottish Government would review the decision. Swinney said he was “well aware” of the case. He said “these decisions are taken by Creative Scotland independently of government” but that he “does recognise the enormous disappointment that will be experienced” The chief executive of Creative Scotland is due to meet with the theatre next week. A spokesperson for the arts funding body said: “Sadly, not all organisations’ applications were successful in meeting the criteria and some have therefore been unsuccessful in their application for Multi-Year Funding.   Those organisations have received copies of their assessments. “While we don’t discuss individual applications, we understand how disappointing this is for those applicants, including Cumbernauld Theatre. “To support these organisations, we are providing access to significant Transition Funding and other potential sources of future support.” A spokesperson for North Lanarkshire Council said: “The funding announcement from Creative Scotland was extremely disappointing for Cumbernauld Theatre. We will be holding discussions with the theatre to fully understand the implications.” Partick Thistle striker Thomas Horn has joined West of Scotland League First Division side Cumbernauld United on loan until the end of the season The 17-year-old product of the Partick Thistle Youth Academy started a two-year modern apprenticeship with the club in the summer that has saw him training with the First Team squad on a full-time basis Injury hindered Thomas’ opportunities in the early portion of the season but he recently returned to action in our recent Youth Cup tie against Bank’s O’Dee The  loan move to the Guy’s Meadow club until the end of the season provides the perfect opportunity for the attacker to gain experience in a competitive environment Partick Thistle manager Kris Doolan said: “This is a great opportunity for Thomas to get minutes under his belt and I am sure he will enjoy the opportunities he will get at Cumbernauld.” “We have had other boys out loan this season and playing competitively aids their development positively.” Moock Environmental Solutions, which breaks down printer cartridges, was engulfed by flames on Tuesday. Fire crews remained at the scene of Moock Environmental Solutions throughout Thursday, and one appliance was reported to be still at the scene on Friday. Police Scotland said an investigation will be carried out in due course to establish the cause of the fire. The incident happened at Moock Environmental Solutions, a toner cartridge recycler which has operated in Cumbernauld for over 25 years. The company said it was an “unprecedented incident”. “Moock Environmental Solutions have been operating successfully for over 25 years in Cumbernauld,” a spokesperson said. “Emergency services responded swiftly, and the situation is under control. Staff made it out safely and were treated at the scene. Some taken to hospital for further checks. “We would like to thank everyone that responded, specifically to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Ambulance Service for their prompt assistance. “We are a toner cartridge recycler who break down toner cartridges to their components metal, plastic and is further recycled with our granulated plastic being used in composite decking and the recovered toner powder is turned into pigment where it is sent to be mixed into concrete bricks. “Our priority is the safety and well-being of all of those affected. We are cooperating fully with the authorities and will provide updates as more information becomes available. “Thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.” A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 2.35pm on Tuesday, April 1, to reports of a building fire at Mid Road, Blairlinn Industrial Estate, Cumbernauld. “One fire appliance remains at the scene this afternoon, Friday, April 4.” The Centre Cumbernauld will also be brought down to make way for a new town hub. In the first step in North Lanarkshire’s 15-year plan to completely regenerate the town centre, Fleming House, a local landmark, will be razed to the ground. The Centre Cumbernauld shopping centre will also be demolished to make way for a new town hub with education, health, community, and leisure facilities, public transport improvements, and modern retail and commercial outlets. An exhibition showing how the town centre could look through concept designs ran for six weeks in Cumbernauld Library earlier this year, and visitors were asked to comment on the proposals. More than 1,600 people visited the consultation pages online, with 263 surveys completed and 438 people discussing the plans with council officers at the library exhibition. “Fleming House has been a landmark in the town centre for many years, and its demolition signals the start of our plans for the new future for Cumbernauld,” council leader Jim Logue said. “Our recent consultation has given us valuable feedback from residents and businesses on what facilities and services are needed, and this will inform our detailed designs for the redevelopment over the next few years. “Thank you to everyone who visited the exhibition and viewed the plans online. This was only the first consultation stage with more opportunities for local residents to be involved as we develop the Cumbernauld Town Masterplan.” The council anticipates no impact on the surrounding roads and car parks during the demolition, which is expected to be completed by summer 2025. We use cookies to collect information about how you use the Police Scotland website We use this information to make the website work as well as possible and improve our services I'm afraid the page you are looking for either isn't available or doesn't exist try using the search box at the top right of this page or use the navigation links above this message.If you have bookmarked a page and now see this message Remember, in an emergency call 999 or for non-emergencies call 101. 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