NHS Lanarkshire urge East Kilbride residents to be flu smart this winter

link.A jury at the High Court in Glasgow previously heard how he was just 15 or 16 when the attacks occurred. Last year the beast was locked up for 44 months after he sexually assaulted and robbed a 13-year-old girl at an East Kilbride underpass in October 2018.

East Kilbride’s Dollan Aqua Centre this month as swimming lessons restarted following a six-month closure caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Lanarkshire are eligible for the flu vaccine.

East Kilbride restaurant welcomed none other than Lewis Capaldi through their doors this week.The visit to Tony Macaroni fuelled mounting speculation that the Someone You Love star has upped-sticks and moved to the area.He gave a thumbs-up to his "new local" after enjoying a birthday meal.Sign up for the new Lanarkshire newsletter!From the latest breaking news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox.Put your email at the top of this article or follow the instructions on

East Kilbride has tested positive for coronavirus. The East Kilbride News was contacted by a number of worried sources who claimed the fast-food giant had failed to inform staff at the Kingsgate outlet prior to them turning up for a shift and that up to 10 staff members are now self-isolating.

East Kilbride-based college with new measures in place due to COVID-19. Sign up for the new Lanarkshire newsletter!From the latest breaking news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox.Put your email at the top of this article or follow the instructions on this link.

link.There were three neighbourhoods which recorded no new coronavirus cases last week - Burnside and Springhall; Carluke West and Clydesdale South.List of neighbourhoods with more than one case per 1000 residents in East Kilbride and Avondale are: Calderwood Central, Calderwood East, Calderwood West and Nerston, Mossneuk and Newlandsmuir, Nerston and EK Landward area, St Leonards North, Stewartfield West, Stonehouse and Westwood East.

So who are we?Well my name is Kevin McCarthy and I am the business owner of Mortgage Advice Bureau East Kilbride.We have a team of three at the moment, there’s myself and two highly experienced Mortgage and Protection Advisers in Stephen Murray and Scott McIlwraith. Between the three of us, we have over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry and have been providing advice on all things property related to residents in East Kilbride and beyond for well over a year now.

East Kilbride mum has accused the authorities of playing “Russian roulette” with vulnerable children’s health.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.NHS Lanarkshire is experiencing a high volume of calls about this year’s flu vaccination programme.In response to the heighted enquiries Dr Mark Russell, associate medical director for Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire, has issued a note of strong reassurance – and asked for public support and patience.Dr Russell said: “We understand that people are anxious and want to know when they will receive

■ 2 to 5 years (not yet in school) ■ Everyone aged under 65 at risk ■ Everyone aged 65 and over ■ People who have been shielding and members of their households■ 55 to 64 years (who are not otherwise eligible, if vaccine supplies allow later in the programme)

link.“I think it’s clear there has to be much more support for the pub trade who are trying to do the right thing, but will lose out on income and could go to the wall.”SNP councillor, Hugh MacDonald, said it was “necessary to take proportionate action to protect people’s health, whilst minimising the impact on business”.He added: “I believe the measures taken are appropriate, particularly with the increase in prevalence of this terrible virus.“But I fear for the hospitality industry and small

link.A mixture of luxury gated estates, slightly less extravagant housing, beautiful green space and a high street that just oozes a real sense of community.With outdoor seating at the cafes and bars to the local church, hotel, pubs and shops all in the one small area.

East Kilbride gym owners have raised more than £11,000 for charity in a 24-hour-event.

link.“Noting the increased infection rates in Lanarkshire, it is important to bear in mind that mixing socially in the community without maintaining physical distancing  measures helps the virus to spread widely. It is therefore important that people remain vigilant and follow physical distancing guidance.

East Kilbride mum has slammed St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High School for ‘failing’ to address coronavirus concerns correctly.

link.Now one school is taking extraordinary measures to ensure their pupils are following social distancing rules.On Monday, a teacher from St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High started following kids into East Kilbride Village at lunchtime to try to enforce separation.

East Kilbride street after an alleged stabbing this morning (Friday). A man and a woman have been rushed to hospital following the incident, which the News understands involved a knife.

EK mum saddles up to complete epic challenge“These type of activities will enhance their employability potential and they will have regular opportunities to put their new skills into practice and develop a range of others by serving staff at the Barista each week, supporting school events and providing hospitality for guests, as well as engaging in fundraising to support various charities.“By combining elements of the Achieve curriculum with their Barista, the pupils will be able to work towards