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Man found floating near dinghy dies

East Kilbride News — Sat, 25 May 2013 18:25:15 GMT

A man found floating unconscious next to an upturned dinghy has died in hospital.

Edinburgh beats Glasgow on water

East Kilbride News — Sat, 25 May 2013 15:25:15 GMT

Edinburgh's student rowers will have bragging rights for the next year as they beat rivals Glasgow in the main events of their annual boat race.

Cup finalists given the green light

East Kilbride News — Sat, 25 May 2013 14:25:15 GMT

Edinburgh Airport's air traffic control tower has been bathed in green light to celebrate the Scottish Cup Final clash between Hibernian and Celtic.

Former MP Jimmy Wray dies at 78

East Kilbride News — Sat, 25 May 2013 14:25:14 GMT

Former MP Jimmy Wray has died following a long illness, Labour has announced.

Former MP Jimmy Wray dies at 75

East Kilbride News — Sat, 25 May 2013 13:25:14 GMT

Former MP Jimmy Wray has died following a long illness, Labour has announced.

Teenage pedestrian killed in crash

East Kilbride News — Sat, 25 May 2013 12:25:15 GMT

A teenage pedestrian has been killed and a driver taken to hospital with shock following a road collision.

Lifeboat rescues unconscious man

East Kilbride News — Sat, 25 May 2013 11:25:15 GMT

Lifeboat crews raced to save a man's life after he was spotted floating next to an upturned dingy.

Olympic champion to start boat race

East Kilbride News — Sat, 25 May 2013 09:25:15 GMT

Olympic rowing champion Katherine Grainger will act as starter for the 136th Glasgow-Edinburgh University boat race.

Man leaps to escape house fire

East Kilbride News — Sat, 25 May 2013 09:25:14 GMT

A man has been taken to hospital with burns to his face and hands and a fractured leg following a house fire.

Family tribute for van crash woman

East Kilbride News — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:25:15 GMT

An elderly woman who died after being hit by a council van will be sadly missed by all who knew her, according to her daughter.

Murder trial witness 'terrified'

East Kilbride News — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:25:15 GMT

A former marina manager failed to tell police what he knew about a fatal fire in which three members of the same family died because he was "terrified" of the consequences, a court has heard.

Worry over £62m mines clear-up cost

East Kilbride News — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:25:15 GMT

A shortfall of up to £62 million has been found in the costs of restoring open cast mines in a single council area.

Yes Scotland hails signatures push

East Kilbride News — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:25:15 GMT

The official Scottish independence campaign remains on course to secure one million signatures of support ahead of the referendum, according to Yes Scotland.

Witness accused over fire remarks

East Kilbride News — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:25:15 GMT

A former marina manager did not tell police that a murder accused made disparaging remarks about a man who died in a fire until the fourth time he was interviewed months later, a court has heard.

Defibrillators installed in schools

East Kilbride News — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:25:14 GMT

A council is to become the first in Scotland to install defibrillators in all its secondary schools.

Salmond launches by-election fight

East Kilbride News — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:25:14 GMT

Alex Salmond is to officially launch the SNP's camapign for the Aberdeen Donside by-election.

Virgin Media named Games partner

East Kilbride News — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:25:18 GMT

Virgin Media has been announced as the latest partner of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

EIS study raises workload concerns

East Kilbride News — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:25:17 GMT

A survey has highlighted high levels of increased workload and continuing concerns about the new curriculum among nursery and primary teachers.

Wind farm energy bill discount plan

East Kilbride News — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:25:16 GMT

People living close to new wind farms will receive at least £100 off electricity bills under a scheme announced by a renewable energy company.

Minister wants easyJet flight talks

East Kilbride News — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:25:15 GMT

Transport minister Keith Brown is demanding urgent talks with bosses at the budget airline easyJet amid concerns a deal over slots at Gatwick could lead to cuts in services to the Highlands.