Opposition MSPs say level 4 lockdown is bitter blow for East Kilbride as COVID cases remain high

East Kilbride school the prestigious  title Education Partner of the Year.

East Kilbride and generations of families has died. Dr Simon Macquire passed away at McKillop Gardens care home in the Village four days before his 82nd birthday.

East Kilbride beauty salon owner. Marie Wilson owns and runs Natural You Beauty, in the town’s Kittoch Street and was originally forced to shut in March due to the lockdown restrictions.After being allowed to reopen in July with a raft of new measures and procedures in place to keep clients and staff safe, Marie has yet again been forced to close the salon under Level 4 restrictions as she isn’t classed as an essential business.

East Kilbride.A festive elf hunt - which would do Santa proud  and would have Buddy the elf jumping for joy -  has been launched and townsfolk have until December 18 to find the hidden elf posters and names to be in with a chance of winning prizes. It is being organised by the East Kilbride Christmas Kindness campaign and is guaranteed to be fun and frolics for all the family in what has been a tough year for all of us.

PHILADELPHIA -- Bill Cosby's lawyers will argue Tuesday that his 2018 sex assault trial was marred by evidence and testimony that should have been excluded as they ask Pennsylvania's highest court to throw out the conviction.Cosby, 83, has served more than two years of his three- to 10-year prison sentence for drugging and molesting a woman he met through the basketball program at his alma mater, Temple University.The Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in oral arguments Tuesday morning, will review two

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Concerned parents of pupils at Clyde Valley High are being reassured that the risk to the wider school community is low despite a number of positive coronavirus cases.It’s understood that around seven confirmed cases have been identified within the school in Overtown during the last fortnight.“This is on top of the already confirmed 10 cases starting from September,” claimed one parent, who was concerned

was given a reprieve in May after a deal was secured with the town centre landlord to stay put.But in a devastating statement released yesterday the administrators said the outlook for a restructured operation was “highly uncertain” and they had therefore “regretfully concluded” that they should start winding down Debenhams UK, while continuing to seek offers for all or parts of the business.Geoff Rowley of FRP Advisory, joint administrator to Debenhams and Partner at FRP, said: “All reasonable

East Kilbride family ravaged by coronavirus have refused to let the virus stop them doing their bit to help others this Christmas.

East Kilbride woman hurled abuse at shop staff after they asked her to social distance.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsCoronavirus seems to show no signs of slowing down as officials confirm 4,522 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday. The latest count from the Los Angeles Department of Public Health also shows a total of 34 new deaths, confirming officials’ predictions of a higher daily death count as the winter months roll in.Over the last four days, officials have reported a total of 17,769 COVID-19 cases.

East Kilbride councillor who is monitoring the success of the UK Government’s pilot testing scheme in Liverpool.

East Kilbride say they fear for their future with Lanarkshire plunged into lockdown this week.

Has your child had to isolate because of a positive case at school? What has been your experience of home learning? Are you worried about the impact on their education? Let us know in the comments here. Pupils are being asked to complete work online and access the live lessons via a laptop or tablet, with those who don't have access to a device told to contact the school's reception.The fact that some pupils struggle to access technology has been a main concern amid the pandemic, with teachers

High numbers of Covid-19 cases are still being reported in historical virus hotspots in Manchester - while the city’s infection rate continues to fall.The 98 new cases in Crumpsall South reported in the week ending November 10 is the highest across the city, according to the latest government figures.An interactive map breaks the UK down into middle layer super output areas (MSOAs) - like Crumpsall South - which are areas with populations of up to 7,200.A rolling rate of 690 cases per 100,000

East Kilbride has decked the malls to help spread a little festive cheer – although Santa and his elves will sadly not be dropping by his grotto this year due to the COVID pandemic. There is no doubt it has been a difficult year for communities everywhere, including East Kilbride, but as we head into the festive season, EK, East Kilbride is looking to bring a bit of Christmas cheer to the town.

East Kilbride in the last week - despite a fall in South Lanarkshire as a whole. In total, 898 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the region between Monday and Sunday, November 2 and 8 - the lowest since the start of October.The Hamilton area remains the region's COVID hotspot with 370 confirmed cases last week - down from a peak of 522 in week beginning October 19.

East Kilbride mum whose vulnerable son is self-isolating after being exposed to the risk of COVID-19 says her pleas for action are being ignored.

link.Now his mum is renewing calls for home schooling for vulnerable children and their families and says she is now on tenterhooks in case her son develops symptoms and falls ill due to underlying health issues.She has contacted MP Dr Lisa Cameron who has raised her concerns with the Cabinet Secretary for Education.The letter sent to our worried mum reads: “Your child has been identified by NHS Lanarkshire as a close contact of a person who has tested positive for COVID-19.

East Kilbride MSP, Linda Fabiani, called the development an “important scientific breakthrough,” but urged caution going forward.

link.There is some improvement in forecast cases with "the probability of over 500 cases reduced from 81 per cent to zero" however, the region "should remain under close scrutiny".North Lanarkshire also "remains an area of concern" with "cases and test positivity rates remaining stubbornly high".There was also "some evidence of improvement in forecast cases" but the region will also "remain under close scrutiny".