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Veterans honoured at first Armed Forces Day

SEATED at the top table was some leading military brass ... but there was no mistaking the VIPs at a special event last week in the town’s Royal British Legion. Read

Spotlight is on group at youth theatre festival

EAST Kilbride’s Vertigo Theatre Group are all set to take part in The National Theatre of Scotland’s Youth Theatre Festival. Read

Plan to demolish 137 year-old house in East Mains

PLANS to demolish a house that has stood in the town for 137 years have been lodged with South Lanarkshire Council. Read

Affordable housing is priority for local area

THE need for more affordable housing in East Kilbride must be addressed according to a local political party. Read

Sound of music for school band

THE music department at St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High School travelled to Europe recently for a four-day musical tour. Read

EK men are gearing up for cycle challenge

THREE local men are set to embark on a 350-mile charity cycle from Prague to Berlin. Read

Students hit high notes to raise charity cash at church date

TALENTED young musicians from all over Britain rallied round last month to ensure a charity concert held in the town’s Claremont Parish Church was a great success. Read

Rolls-Royce staff on four-day week

STAFF at Rolls-Royce have had their working week cut as the company continues to feel the pressure of the economic climate. Read

Police back calls for speed limit reduction

CALLS for a reduced speed limit on a notorious stretch of the Strathaven Road have won support from traffic police. Read

Canon celebrates 50 years in priesthood

CANON Michael Ryan, parish priest of St Bride's Church, celebrated his 50th anniversary in the priesthood just days after his long-term friend Canon Michael MacNamee’s golden jubilee celebrations. Read

Kerr slams approach to NHS care in town

LOCAL MSP Andy Kerr has expressed concerns that NHS projects in the town will not come to fruition. Read

Kilbryde Hospice campaigner receives top council honour

KILBRYDE Hospice Appeal chairman Tony McGuinness has become the first ever recipient of the South Lanarkshire Medal. Read

Minister’s praise for young Thomas

BRAVE youngster Thomas Pettigrew was delighted to meet Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon last week. Read

EK fashion show raises £2500

DESIGNER clothes, wedding outfits and trendy gear were all featured on the catwalk at a charity fashion show held in East Kilbride on Thursday. Read

Bra boss Michelle’s top award

LINGERIE queen Michelle Mone picked up the ‘Retailer of the Year 2009’ title at the Scottish Fashion Awards. Read

Youth club hails £2900 grant

GREENHILLS and EK South Youth Club will once again provide excellent service over the summer holidays thanks to a generous grant. Read

Call for new speed limit at blackspot

TWO crashes on Strathaven Road in the space of a week have increased pressure on authorities to lower the speed limit at the accident blackspot. Read

Government cash brings jobs boost

OVER 200 jobs have been created in East Kilbride over the past two years as a result of Scottish Government funding. Read

Bryan’s latest big screen venture is up for four awards

FORMER East Kilbride man Bryan Larkin will be flying high at this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival when the red carpet is rolled out for his own movie premiere. Read

Bowling alley closed due to safety fears

ONE of the town’s most popular entertainment venues has been forced to close on safety grounds. Read

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