Airdrie, Scotland News

REPRESENTATIVES of two Airdrie organisations were among more than 300 carers who attended a function to thank them for their efforts.

PUPILS from Clarkston and Golfhill Primaries reached for the stars when they competed in this year's inter-school rocket competition.

MORE than 40,000 Orange Walk marchers and spectators are expected to flock to Airdrie this Saturday for the annual Boyne celebrations.

AIRDRIE and Coatbridge sea cadet unit are on the crest of a wave after being honoured with a prestigious national award.

AIRDRIE'S long-awaited new health and resource centre has finally been given the go-ahead and is set to open by March 2011.

THE SNP Group at North Lanarkshire Council have called for the suspension of a high ranking official.

PARENTS were warned yesterday not to take their kids to swine flu parties. It's claimed people have been mixing with infected friends in the hope their family catch the virus and build immunity amid fears it could return in a deadlier form this winter.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission today announced the winners of its Young Brits at Art competition, in which young people were invited to portray their feelings about their identity.

Children and staff at a nursery are being offered medication after coming into contact with a child with swine flu, it has been announced.

LLANELLI left for Scotland early this morning in preparation for their Europa Cup first leg clash with Motherwell at Airdrie's ground on Thursday.

AN injecting-drug user let a police officer search her without letting on that she had a syringe in her pocket.

IT was bedlam at Monklands Hospital when a crazed drunk picked up a mattress and ran at medical staff.

NEW Wellwynd Parish Church in Airdrie town centre was the venue for this year's Kirkin' of the Council service.

AIRDRIE will more than double its population when more than 40,000 Orange walk marchers and revellers descend on the town on Saturday, July 11.

THERE were contrasting fates for the three Welsh Premier clubs involved in yesterday's European draws.

Scottish Premier League side Motherwell have been drawn to play Welsh side Llanelli in the first qualifying round of the Europa League.

COPS have stepped up their bid to catch the armed robbers who carried out a late-night raid on a security van in Airdrie.

PARENTS in Chapelhall were up in arms after two infant pupils were left behind by their teacher on a school trip.

WORK is set to begin on a new road bridge as part of the 300m Airdrie-Bathgate rail link.

A CITIZENS' Advice stalwart, television doctor and college chairman form a trio of Monklands men recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.