Family pledge to raise cash for East Kilbride hospice in memory of brave breast cancer hero

East Kilbride branch as it prepares for a significant fall in demand for building supplies in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

A cycling trip has ended with a family fortune of more than £500 for charity.The Smiths, from Broomlands in Dumfries, embarked on May fitness sessions which eventually totalled more than 700 miles.And that equates to pedalling from Dumfries to Land’s End - plus another 200 miles back towards the town.Mum Joanne and husband Craig took part in the fundraiser with their children; Abigail, aged six, and Wallace, who turned five last weekend.Joanne said: “Because of the current situation and people

East Kilbride, said: “The coronavirus has had a severe impact on the hospitality sector across the UK, with the recent announcement by The Restaurant Group illustrating this only too clearly.

Macdonald Hotels has announced it could axe up to 1800 jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic, sparking fears over the safety of jobs at East Kilbride’s Crutherland House.Bosses at the hotel chain last week confirmed it is in consultation with staff about plans to cut jobs across the group.The firm, who own 31 properties across Britain, insisted it had no option but to cut costs as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.Deputy chairman Gordon Fraser said: “We had really hoped to avoid this very

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happens And that’s where Chloe Calvert stepped in and pulled on her running shoes.She is running 10k every day for 10 days and set herself a donations target of £500 to help the group.Trainee audiologist Chloe, 25, is no slouch when it comes to pounding the streets and hills.She has done the gruelling Tough Mudder and a couple of Glasgow 10k runs. Read More News: However, she has done nothing like her present challenge before.She said: “Running is

East Kilbride News: “Erin has always been an avid reader and loves writing.

Kenya Moore shared a photo from Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis with which she managed to bring tears in her fans’ eyes. Check it out below and see the reactions that she got with the picture.

Survivor alum Sunday Burquest revealed she has cancer again, eight years after beating breast cancer.“You know how they say when it rains it pours?” Burquest, 49, said in a video via Instagram on Sunday, June 7. “Well, it really poured on me today.”Burquest, who competed on Survivor: Millennials vs.

East Kilbride News: "I have tried everything but I haven't been able to find him. "He belonged to my mum and I promised her I would look after him so it is really upsetting - he is one of my last links to her."He has never even tried to jump up to a window before otherwise I would have never left even the one open.

This week I have launched my new website showcasing my best work and offering the chance to purchase a lovely framed fine art print.Today I am showing just a few shots from one of my collections that I have made available to buy - Animals and Wildlife.Most of these shots were taken using my 75-300mm lens.This allowed me to get a great shot of the animals without disturbing them too much.Although with some of the looks I am getting you can clearly see these proud animals were onto me and I was

However, they both realise this current situation requires a much bigger effort and response.Unofficially the duo managed to break the world record - previously set at 395 miles in 24 hours - the boys clocked in an impressive 399.5 miles.The challenge was a total success, raising nearly £6000 for the foodbank so far and receiving an overwhelming amount of food donations.Socially distancing, they welcomed some supporters to their gym and received an unbelievable amount of support online as the

An East Kilbride pensioner is on the hunt for a good samaritan who cut the grass for three blocks of flats.

An up-and-coming East Kilbride hypnotist is set to take the entertainment world by storm.

McDonald’s driv-thrus in East Kilbride are set to reopen today (Wednesday, June 3).

A knife thug has been jailed after a man was stabbed during a mass disturbance in an East Kilbride pub.

An East Kilbride care home where 23 people have died from coronavirus still hasn’t had all residents and staff tested for the disease.

Police patrols have been stepped up in a woodland run by a charity in East Kilbride after vandals went on the rampage causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.

The family of an East Kilbride man with cerebral palsy have been left in awe of his inspiring determination under lockdown.

A teenager who vanished from a Lanarkshire town has sparked a frantic police search to find him.