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Major town centre car park and footbridges to close for good

A car park and two pedestrian footbridges at The Centre Cumbernauld will permanently close from Monday, November 2.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10

90-year-old Scottish man sets new 10k run record

A 90-year-old Cumbernauld runner has stunned the athletics world after recording what is believed to be the fastest 10k ever run by someone his age…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20

Historic church burnt to ground by dangerous firebugs set to be rebuilt

A year after a deliberate fire destroyed St Mungo's Church in Cumbernauld, the congregation reveals plans to rebuild on the very same site

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4

Man faces attempted murder trial over attacks on partner, pedestrian in Cumbernauld

A disturbing trial is taking place in Scotland where a man faces serious charges of attempted murder and assault. Prosecutors allege he recklessly drove at a pedestrian, resulting in life-altering injuries, before turning his wrath on his partner, allegedly abducting and assaulting her just days later.

The Times of India · May 12

Irn-Bru maker AG Barr buys Fentimans and Frobishers in deals worth over £50m

Cumbernauld-based AG Barr unveiled the acquisitions as it reported a ‘strong’ financial year.

Evening Standard · Feb 3

Time capsule discovered following arson attack of ‘iconic’ church

The session clerk described it as a ‘wonderful and unexpected find’

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Time capsule found in rubble of landmark church following ‘deliberate’ fire

St Mungo’s Church in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, was B-listed due to its historic significance.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025

Worker dies after incident at packaging factory in Cumbernauld

A WORKER has died after an incident at a packaging factory in Cumbernauld.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2025

'Please support!': Sam Heughan backs bid to save Scottish theatre

Outlander actor Sam Heughan has backed a campaign to save the Cumbernauld Theatre in North Lanarkshire

The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2025

Woman says finding cures should be priority after father’s heart attack aged 38

Billy Cunningham, from Cumbernauld, now lives with stage four heart disease, despite only just turning 40.

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2025