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East Kilbride for 3 June 2009

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Choices for Life exhibition will offer people of all ages the chance to live a healthier lifestyle Jun 03 2009

THOUSANDS are expected to flock to Strathclyde Country Park on Sunday for this year’s popular Choices for Life event.Read

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Safety fears after man is arrested at primary school Jun 03 2009

TENSIONS are running high at an East Kilbride school this week after a man was arrested outside the gates of the building.Read

Musical night aiming to raise notes to boost children’s fund Jun 03 2009

TALENTED young musicians from all over Scotland are rallying round to stage a concert later this month to raise cash for a charity which helps disabled children.Read

Shamed sex texts perv avoids prison term Jun 03 2009

A FOOTBALL coach who sent obscene text messages to an East Kilbride teenager in his team has avoided a jail sentence.Read

Police issue warning over home security Jun 03 2009

POLICE community safety officers are urging local residents to put home security at the top of their agenda.Read

Emma scoops third place in Miss Great Britain competition Jun 03 2009

LOCAL beauty Emma Blythe has scooped third place in this year’s Miss Great Britain competition.Read

Court reprieved but closure sentence is still in force Jun 03 2009

EAST Kilbride District Court has been granted a reprieve after proposals to shut several local courts were voted down in the Scottish Parliament.Read

Man injured in Queensway accident Jun 03 2009

AN accident involving a car and a motorbike has left a man with several injuries.Read

See Aggie dish the dirt in East Kilbride Jun 03 2009

SHE’s used to a life of grime so TV presenter Aggie Mackenzie was delighted when she was invited to get her hands dirty right here in East KIlbride.Read

Farmers market is coming to East Kilbride Jun 03 2009

SCOTLAND’S newest farmers market is opening in East Kilbride on Sunday, June 7.Read

Car event cruises to a success Jun 03 2009

HUNDREDS of car enthusiasts descended on the town centre last week for the second EK Cruise of the year.Read

Chance to meet popular teen books’ author Jun 03 2009

WATERSTONE’S in East Kilbride Shopping Centre have pulled off a major coup by persuading popular teens’ author Robert Muchamore to visit the store.Read

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Parents in court vow over Mossneuk Primary Jun 03 2009

PARENTS whose children have been refused entry into Mossneuk Primary School say they will challenge the decision in court.Read

Bands all set for charity gig Jun 03 2009

THIS Friday, June 5, two local groups will be providing the entertainment at a special charity night in the Murray Lounge to raise cash for this year’s Relay for Life in aid of Cancer Research.Read

Eco-home project launched in East Kilbride Jun 03 2009

A UNIQUE project to construct the first affordable eco-home for the mass market was launched this week in East Kilbride by John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth.Read

Kirklandpark Primary pupils striding out for health Jun 03 2009

PUPILS at Kirklandpark Primary School in Strathaven marked Walk to School week last week – by walking to school.Read

Disgraced former cop sentenced to seven months Jun 03 2009

A DISGRACED policeman who claimed £21,000-worth of benefits despite having a Strathclyde Police pension has been jailed for seven months.Read

Lauren puts TV star on the spot with interview Jun 03 2009

TALENTED East Kilbride schoolgirl Lauren Findlay interviewed Lorraine Kelly - as the telly favourite nursed a suspected broken toe.Read

Gran Janice urges EK to make this a relay memorable event Jun 03 2009

A GRANDMOTHER who survived breast cancer is urging as many people as possible to join Cancer Research UK’s East Kilbride Relay For Life.Read

EGTA trainees honoured at awards ceremony Jun 03 2009

EAST Kilbride and District Engineering Group Training Association’s annual presentation of awards took place on Thursday.Read

EK apprentice builds skill to take college award Jun 03 2009

AN EAST Kilbride-based trainee proved he is one of the best apprentice plasterers in Scotland by taking the bronze award in the regional heat of this year’s SkillBuild competition.Read

Crime cash will help to boost youth projects Jun 03 2009

YOUTH projects in the area could win a share of £1 million of cash seized from organised criminals.Read

Calderglen Country Fayre just weeks away Jun 03 2009

THE countdown is on to one of the most popular outdoor events in the town’s calendar.Read

EK teen author Emma’s looking at new chapter Jun 03 2009

A TALENTED teenage author from St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High School has won first prize in a prestigious writing competition.Read

Charity looking for more women volunteers Jun 03 2009

SUSTRANS, the sustainable transport charity, is looking for more women to support walking and cycling across the country.Read

Our Lady of Lourdes Hiking Club enjoy a Donegal break Jun 03 2009

SPIRITS were high when members of Our Lady of Lourdes Hiking Club set off for a weekend of walking in Donegal.Read

Maxwellton Primary pupils bid for national glory Jun 03 2009

TWO inventive pupils from Maxwellton Primary School have won their way through to the final of nationwide competition.Read

Over £425,000 paid out to EK councillors Jun 03 2009

OVER £425,000 was paid in salaries and expenses over the last year to the 20 councillors who represent the East Kilbride district.Read

European election – voters urged to turn out for poll Jun 03 2009

PEOPLE in the East Kilbride district are being urged to make the effort to vote in the elections tomorrow (Thursday) for the European Parliament.Read

Psychic evening will be boost for charity Jun 03 2009

SIX Scottish mediums – including News columnist Sky Summers – are taking part in a special psychic event in the town next week to raise cash for charity.Read

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