No Ho, Ho, Ho this year as East Kilbride Christmas light switch-on cancelled

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

Manchester overtook Bolton as the worst-hit coronavirus hotspot in Greater Manchester.

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.

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

East Kilbride to play their part and be flu smart this winter.

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.

Glasgow’s biggest end of year events have been cancelled due to coronavirus fears. Glasgow Life confirmed the city’s fireworks display and Christmas light’s switch on events have been impacted by the ‘current guidance on physical distancing’.Thousands of people would normally attend both events, which take place over November.

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

East Kilbride schoolboy will live on when his mum once again saddles-up for charity.

East Kilbride region have tested positive for coronavirus. However, the News understands the number is higher, with one source telling us of a primary pupil at a school in the town testing positive.That has raised concerns about the speed at which COVID-19 is spreading through schools across the area.

East Kilbride and Strathaven.Ms Sturgeon said: “It is clearly regrettable that these restrictions need to be extended to people living in Lanarkshire.“I understand that this will not be welcome news for people living in these areas, especially ahead of the weekend, but we must act now to protect people and get more control over the virus in the area.“Public health teams have looked at where cases are being identified and by restricting indoor meetings, we are helping to protect those who are

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.An East Kilbride music and singing teacher is helping highlight the plight of millions left without meaningful financial support from the government throughout the COVID pandemic.Kate Cameron, 29, is a member of the ExcludedUK community – a non-profit organisation set up to represent the estimated three million people left without financial help.She is part of a powerful four minute video of over 100 people

East Kilbride Central North ward after the sad passing of Councillor Sheena Wardhaugh. Councillor Ferguson said his first year in office has seen ups and downs but he is grateful for the support he has received from fellow elected members and elsewhere.He hasn’t done it alone of course – always at his side is Yoshi the hearing dog, who has become a firm favourite at committee meetings – in return for a few treats along the way.

East Kilbride man has been placed on the sex offenders’ register after child sex abuse images were found on his computer equipment. Matthew Ferrie had downloaded the disgusting material over a period of nearly four years.He appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Friday and was given a three-year supervision order.Sheriff Ray Small told Ferrie, 63, that he will be on the sex offenders’ register for the same period.

East Kilbride and its town centre.

East Kilbride News   today it is one of up to 15 supermarkets which will go. Workers faced an anxious wait when the company announced last year that they intended to close stores, with the town centre shop due to shut its doors in January.The firm have not confirmed how many jobs will go but it is feared that up to 250 could be at risk.They say work is ongoing to relocate staff to alternative stores - including the superstore at Kingsgate Retail Park.

EK pharmaceutical company hit by COVID outbreak“He then became more aggressive and told the receptionist ‘I’ll come through that window and then you will have a problem’.“Connelly produced a large kitchen knife from his bag and began pacing up and down A&E, making bizarre comments such as ‘Why should I be left to clean up the streets?’“Police officers attended and he could be heard shouting.