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East Kilbride for 20 May 2009

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East Kilbride man qualifies as navy submariner May 20 2009

AN EAST Kilbride sailor is riding on the crest of the wave after qualifying as a submariner .Read

No u-turn over class numbers despite threat of legal action May 20 2009

THE EMOTIVE issue of class sizes triggered heated debate at South Lanarkshire Council’s education resources committee yesterday (Tuesday).Read

Kevin’s new film is just the business May 20 2009

MURRAY man Kevin McIntyre is living his dream now that his acting and directing career is going from strength-to-strength.Read

Rubble is ‘accident waiting to happen’ May 20 2009

A HUGE mountain of rubble in the middle of a residential area in Greenhills has been branded a danger to children.Read

Cash for carers’ group May 20 2009

EAST Kilbride’s Dementia Carers’ Group was delighted to receive a cheque for over £2000 from a local supermarket.Read

Warm-up begins for special fund-raiser May 20 2009

SUPPORTERS of Cancer Research UK’s Relay For Life have started the countdown to the most unique fund-raising event in East Kilbride.Read

MSP in a lofty position as he’s given hands-on insight May 20 2009

LOCAL MSP Andy Kerr forsook the House last week to go to a house in East Kilbride as part of a valuable project.Read

Princess of the dance May 20 2009

SENSATIONAL Siobhan McGeady is on top of the world after winning the most prestigious prize in Irish dancing.Read

Playsport plan goes before councillors May 20 2009

THE multi-million pound Playsport venture will be on the agenda at South Lanarkshire Council’s enterprise resources committee meeting today (Wednesday).Read

TV characters help in challenge May 20 2009

CASTLEFIELD’S nursery and primary one classes have recently completed a six-week joint project called Lazytown Challenges.Read

Tory calls for change in law May 20 2009

EAST Kilbride Tory election hopeful Councillor Graham Simpson has called for the law to be changed in Scotland to allow people to be charged twice for the same offence.Read

Early risers can enjoy the sweet sound of the dawn chorus May 20 2009

A FREE guided walk to catch the legendary bird dawn chorus in all its glory can be enjoyed this Sunday (May, 24) as Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT), along with ornithologist Sean Jacques, hosts a morning tour around Cathkin Marsh Wildlife Reserve.Read

Anniversary waltz takes to the floor May 20 2009

LOCAL people have been waltzing away at the Red Deer Centre for 30 years now.Read

The world's tiniest dogs? May 20 2009

AN EAST Kilbride teenager believes her pet Chihuahua might be another contender for the world’s smallest dog title.Read

New primary officially open May 20 2009

PUPILS at the new £7.7 million Blacklaw Primary gave special guests a musical treat as Councillor Anne Maggs cut the ribbon to officially open the school on Friday.Read

MSP honour is by design May 20 2009

CENTRAL Scotland MSP, Linda Fabiani has been presented with Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS).Read

Marathon mum is ready to step-out to support charity May 20 2009

AN East Kilbride mum-of-one is all set to run the Edinburgh marathon to raise funds for a cause close to her heart.Read

Hand of God is right result for African charity May 20 2009

FOOTBALL fans from East Kilbride and Strathaven are being given the chance to win a unique item of memorabilia touched by ‘the hand of God’.Read

2-week closure for credit union renovation work May 20 2009

MAJOR refurbishment work at the Credit Union offices in Hunter Street in the Village begins on Monday, May 25, and will last for two weeks.Read

Lads set up fun club night for singles May 20 2009

A NEW club night for fun-loving singles is to start in the town this month.Read

Ramblers tackle two year project May 20 2009

UNDAUNTED by an unpromising weather forecast 52 members of St Leonards Rambling Club boarded the coach to tackle the third section of the West Highland Way between Rowardennan and Balmaha at the weekend.Read

Committee’s reasons to be cheerful May 20 2009

MEMBERS of the Strathaven committee of Macmillan Cancer Support are pictured at their annual dinner in the Waterside Inn in Strathaven, where they had plenty of reasons to be happy with the work undertaken in the past year.Read

Council could be set to take on parking role May 20 2009

DRIVERS flouting parking laws in East Renfrewshire could find themselves being ticketed by community wardens if it is decided responsibility for parking should be transferred from the police to the council.Read

Garden gates open as Fair week starts May 20 2009

VILLAGERS will be opening their gardens to the public as they prepare to enjoy a major local fair.Read

Strongman Gregor fires out warning to his rivals May 20 2009

CARMUNNOCK’S local hero Gregor Edmunds has won another prestigious strongman title in the run up to the village’s international highland games next weekend.Read

Councillor aims to clean-up area May 20 2009

FIGURES which show more and more East Kilbride dog owners are acting responsibly and cleaning up after their pets have been welcomed by local councillor Archie Buchanan.Read

Detours band on next rung of ladder to fame May 20 2009

IT has been confirmed that East Kilbride band The Detours have made it through to the National Grand Final of Live and Unsigned.Read

Girl’s lucky escape as vandals hit homes May 20 2009

A TEENAGE girl narrowly escaped serious injury when vandals hurled stones through her bedroom window.Read

S&UN appoint new regional MD May 20 2009

NEWSPAPER group Trinity Mirror has appointed a new managing director for its Scottish regional titles.Read

Delight over a positive outcome May 20 2009

COUNCILLORS from East Kilbride’s opposition parties welcomed the news that St Andrew’s and St Bride’s will at last have outdoor sports facilities to match the other high schools in South Lanarkshire.Read

Sanderson pupils enjoy a world-class event May 20 2009

SANDERSON High School recently transformed its classrooms into different countries as part of its Scottish Homecoming event.Read

2011 Games the key to procuring needed facilities May 20 2009

COUNCILLOR Michael McCann says Lanarkshire’s successful bid to host the International Children's Games in 2011 was key to last week’s announcement.Read

It’s good news for low-paid workers -Ingram May 20 2009

MP Adam Ingram has welcomed the rise in the national minimum wage as a move that will benefit one million low-paid workers.Read

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£1 million sporting dream for East Kilbride schools May 20 2009

PUPILS at St Andrew’s and St Bride’s will soon have access to sports facilities on a par with other schools in the town.Read

EK police get stolen toy back to boy May 20 2009

A WESTWOOD youngster was delighted to be reunited with his stolen toy car after his big brother spotted it while on a trip to the police station.Read

New service is off to a flying start May 20 2009

A NEW South Lanarkshire service which assists people with acquired brain injury to return to work has already received 11 referrals.Read

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