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Running star goes from EK to Uzbekistan in fundraiser with diplomat dad
An East Kilbride running star travelled to Uzbekistan to help set the pace for her diplomat dad as they took…
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Youngsters lead the way in keeping East Kilbride school active
An East Kilbride primary school got all sporty this week. Greenburn School, which caters for children with additional support needs…
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Exhibit honouring man who gave name to listed Lanarkshire swimming pool opens
An exhibition revealing the history behind a grade-A listed swimming pool in Lanarkshire made a splash this week. The permanent…
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Three stunning Lanarkshire properties compete for Scotland’s Home of the Year
A converted farmhouse near East Kilbride, a converted apartment in Motherwell and an eco-friendly cottage near Biggar are in the…
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Co-working space helps give empty Lanarkshire premises new lease of life
A new lease of life has been given to the former offices of a travel company in East Kilbride town…
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Lanarkshire pupil wins council competition for spreading anti-litter message
A primary school pupil from Rutherglen with designs on spreading an anti-litter message has come out tops in a new…
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Church to celebrate 70 years of Baptist presence in East Kilbride with fun day
An East Kilbride church is celebrating its own 70th Jubilee this summer. As well as the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee taking…
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Vile footage shows ‘rampaging’ gang of youths attack Scots schoolboy
Vile footage has shown the moment a young schoolboy was attacked by a mob of ‘rampaging’ youths. In the shocking…
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Lanarkshire abuse victim hid in bathroom as ex said he’d rip her head off’
An East Kilbride domestic abuse victim locked herself in the bathroom for an hour to get away from her violent…
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Neighbourhood Networks’ Lanarkshire members get ready for party in the park
A charity organisation that provides peer support to vulnerable people in Lanarkshire is celebrating a milestone anniversary with a huge…
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Lanarkshire theatre group holds open auditions to find stars in the making
An East Kilbride-based stage school is holding open auditions this month for its next production. It comes in the wake…
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Rangers legend Andy Goram rushed to hospital after cancer diagnosis
Rangers legend Andy Goram has experienced the “worst two weeks of his life” after being rushed to hospital following his…
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EK at 75: TV star Lorraine Kelly reflects on landing her first job at the News
East Kilbride has been very good to me. It’s where I spent my teenage years and where I got my…
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Work of East Kilbride aid HQ has had an impact across the globe
A former British High Commissioner visited the East Kilbride joint base of the UK’s aid effort recently – as the…
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Take a look inside Monterey Jack’s new East Kilbride restaurant
Popular American burger joint Monterey Jack’s opened in East Kilbride shopping centre today. Lanarkshire Live were given a sneak peek…
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‘Lockdown left me suicidal,’ disabled former Lanarkshire nurse says
A disabled former NHS nurse left suicidal during lockdown says she fears for her mental health following the sudden closure…
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Friends of Dunedin plan to spruce up tired 50-year-old Lanarkshire play park
A rundown recreation area is being given a much-needed makeover thanks to the Friends of Dunedin Park. The community group…
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New partnership aims to help children access therapy in Lanarkshire and beyond
An East Kilbride charity which supports some of the most vulnerable has teamed-up with a group of counsellors to help…
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Lanarkshire thug jailed for robbing couple armed with a knife and knucklduster
A thug who robbed an East Kilbride couple who owed him money has been jailed for three years. Daryl Begg,…
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East Kilbride at 75: Council chief hails new town ‘success story’
The chief executive of South Lanarkshire Council has given East Kilbride the accolade of a Scottish “success story” in its…
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Lanarkshire jobs boost as vehicle salvage firm given green light to expand
An online vehicle remarketing and recycling firm has secured planning permission for a 31-acre site in East Kilbride with the…
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The long and winding Lanarkshire road that could lead to your new front door
It’s not often a large family home arrives on the Lanarkshire property market whose imposing corner position on a substantial…
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EK at 75: Apprentice Sam Burke was at the heart of iconic Rolls-Royce plant
In its heyday, Rolls-Royce was very much the beating heart of the East Kilbride community. As well as offering young…
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Lanarkshire thug told partner he’d ‘do worse than Fred West did’ during assault
A brute who attacked his partner of 21 years at her Lanarkshire home warned he’d “do worse than Fred West…
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Lanarkshire jobs at risk as administrators look set to be called in at McColl’s
McColl’s convenience store this week admitted the firm may be put into administration if funders cannot be found to save…
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Anniversary of Lanarkshire new town must create a ‘lasting legacy’ for future
Politicians in Lanarkshire have spoken of their pride in East Kilbride as it celebrates its 75th anniversary – and their…
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EK Advice column: Now’s the time to review your mortgage to save cash
Hello and welcome to this month’s edition of my monthly mortgage advice column. This month, I want to highlight why…
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Lanarkshire shopping centre’s vital Shopmobility service suspended
A charity serving hundreds of vulnerable shoppers in East Kilbride today has revealed it has taken the “difficult” decision to…
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End of life charity thanks Lanarkshire communities for generous donations
Lanarkshire communities are being thanked for their tremendous support towards an annual appeal held by Marie Curie as it made…
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Young Lanarkshire author releases magical third book inspired by her family
An East Kilbride primary school pupil has continued her literary success with the release of her third book. Long Calderwood…
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Lanarkshire mum helps raise nearly £2k for ward which saved her son’s life
A mum on a fundraising mission for the ward which saved son’s life after he was diagnosed with an aggressive…
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Lanarkshire students cook up a storm at MasterChefs event
Professional cookery students and chefs from an East Kilbride-based college cooked up a storm at the annual MasterChefs of Great…
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Lanarkshire teen wouldn’t live without her rare ‘TV static’ eye condition
An East Kilbride teen has told what life is like with her rare and debilitating condition. Since she was a…
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Lanarkshire actress Blythe Duff set for new role alongside jazz orchestra
She used to be one of TV’s top cops – now Lanarkshire actress Blythe Duff is going on a different…
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Lanarkshire couple’s night ends in terror after lout threatened to ‘kill them’
An East Kilbride couple’s night out at a pub ended in terror when a stranger confronted them with a knife…
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Thousands left in the dark after major power cut hits Lanarkshire town
Thousands of East Kilbride residents were left in the dark last night after a major power cut in the town.…
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Family shattered by loss of Scots baby in bid to help others with heartache
A family shattered by the loss of their beautiful baby boy at just six months old are fundraising for the…
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Lanarkshire leisure trust accused of ‘dodging’ questions over damning tribunal
An East Kilbride election candidate has claimed that South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are “trying to dodge” answering questions over…
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Lanarkshire family bid to raise vital cash in memory of their ‘little angel’
A family shattered by the loss of their beautiful baby boy at just six-months-old are fundraising for the charity which…
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Lanarkshire brothers complete 65-mile Arran Coastal Way while on Easter holiday
A surprise Easter holiday turned into a monumental fundraising trek for a cause close to two intrepid East Kilbride brothers’…
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Plans to transform EK kids facility into small gym submitted to the council
A planning application has been received by South Lanarkshire Council to convert a parent and child facility into a gym…
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WATCH: Mountain of illegal waste dumped on roadside in EK industrial estate
A shocking video has emerged showing truck-full loads of disgusting waste dumped on the roadside in an East Kilbride industrial…
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Prof Jason Leitch pays tribute to health and social care staff in Lanarkshire
National clinical director Professor Jason Leitch paid tribute to all health and social care staff during a visit to East…
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Lanarkshire am-dram theatre group set to dazzle with two new shows
A Lanarkshire theatre and drama school is set to entertain audiences with two fantastic shows. Self-funded am-dram group, Encore Stars…
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Nearly one quarter of children in two EK postcode areas are ‘living in poverty’
Nearly a quarter of children in two East Kilbride postcodes are living in poverty. New figures have revealed how many…
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Knife thug captured being knocked down by police car is spared jail
A crazed knife thug who tried to stab eight police officers, telling one ‘You’ll die today‘, has been allowed to…
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Appeal for ‘family support’ as pressure on Lanarkshire’s hospitals continues
People across Lanarkshire are being asked to help where necessary if a loved one, friend or someone they care for…
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East Kilbride Probus Club pays tribute to late stalwart member
Outgoing president Ray Jones opened the meeting of East Kilbride Probus Club and welcomed everybody to its 30th AGM. Before…
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Essential repairs at vital Lanarkshire community hall still to get underway
A community hall in East Kilbride remains closed and will not be used as a polling station for the second…
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Hepatitus outbreak rises among Scottish children, including Lanarkshire cases
Health officials are advising parents to look out for the signs of hepatitis after cases confirmed in Scotland rose to…
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