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Town dismisses Carbuncle 'award'

Coatbridge has been named the most dismal place in Scotland. Is this fair, asks Alison Campsie

It is the prize that nobody wants. Even pensioner Jeanette Hart, asked in the street if she would accept the Carbuncle award on behalf of the people of Coatbridge, quickly gave it back.