Politicians unite to try and force change for East Kilbride students in exam results fiasco

East Kilbride man who disappeared after leaving Glasgow bar at the weekend. An appeal was launched today by officers who said they were becoming “increasingly concerned” about the welfare of Stevan Haazen.The 38-year-old was last seen leaving a bar on Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street around 11.20pm on Saturday night but police said he has now been found.

straight to your inboxManchester United goalkeeper Joel Pereira has agreed a season-long loan to Huddersfield Town.Pereira is way down the pecking order at Old Trafford and, after loans in the past two seasons with Vitoria Setubal, Belgian side Kortrijk and Hearts, he joins up with the Championship side.MEN Sport understands there is no option for the Terriers to make the move permanent, but Pereira may seal a transfer if he impresses at the John Smith's Stadium.

East Kilbride man who told his ex-girlfriend he hoped to find that she had killed herself has been hit with a fine.

'Hairmyres Hospital creep nearly broke my relationship'“This is absolutely the best day of my life,” Andrew added.

straight to your inboxIf anything is bound to worsen the mood of Manchester United supporters it is they are three days away from taking their longest to sign a player in the summer for 12 years.United are still some way off from feeling pain worse than a hip replacement - Sir Alex Ferguson's colourful description of negotiations with Daniel Levy over Dimitar Berbatov in 2008.

East Kilbride woman has told of her heartache after she discovered her partner’s memorial tree had been “ripped up by scumbags”. Karen D’arcy planted the shrub in Calderglen Park in memory of her late boyfriend, Allan Wood.Allan sadly lost his life in November last year, with his poste mortem pointing to pneumonia – but Karen believes her love died of coronavirus.In a bid to remember Allan, Karen, 36, planted a tree in July, the week of the couple’s anniversary.

straight to your inboxManchester United have still not made a breakthrough in discussions over Jadon Sancho's wage demands and agent's fees.The MEN understands there is still no resolution on the 20-year-old Sancho's salary expectations in discussions with his agent Emeka Obasi and the intermediary fee demanded by Marco Lichtsteiner, acting on behalf of Borussia Dortmund.It is understood United have not even broached the issue of the proposed transfer fee and how it would be structured, with

Teenager in hospital after being hit by a car in East KilbrideThat was followed just days later by the retailer’s announcement it was to accelerate its restructuring with the loss of almost 1000 jobs across the UK as a result of the impact of coronavirus on trading.Last month M&S said it wanted to “make three years’ progress in one” in delivering its ‘Never The Same Again’ transformation programme.But that has been expedited with this week’s announcement.Another blow for hard hit Debenhams staff

East Kilbride teenager in hospital after being hit by carPC Francis Cullen-Mulvaney told the News: "We are growing increasingly concerned for Kevin's welfare and anyone who sees him is asked to contact us as soon as possible."Celtic legend helps East Kilbride lad celebrate special occasionKevin is described as being 5ft 5in tall, of slim build with short receding hair. He has blue eyes and when last seen was wearing a dark coloured baseball cap, lightweight jacket and jogging bottoms.

after thousands of pupils in England had their results downgraded.Protesters gathered outside Downing Street on Friday chanting for Mr Williamson to be sacked, a call echoed by some opposition MPs.And the Royal Statistical Society has written to the Office of Statistics Regulation to ask for a review into whether “the models and processes adopted by the qualification regulators did in fact achieve quality and trustworthiness”.But Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted he has confidence in Mr

Manchester College are still waiting for their exam results - 24 hours after they were due to be released.

hereIt was soon announced that the summer exams, for both GCSE and A level pupils, would be cancelled.Instead of the usual exams, students' grades were instead based on predicted outcomes.However, in a swift change the day before results are due to be given, the Education Secretary announced that both GCSE and A level students in England will be able to use grades in mock exams to progress to university and college courses and employment.There is an opportunity for students to still sit exams in

Paedo teacher jailed for abuseHe hopes to study psychology at university and had planned on doing an advanced higher in his sixth year, along with a leadership module to support his HNC, and higher photography which is also of interest.However, if his results aren’t changed on appeal or otherwise, those plans may change and could affect the path he takes into his career.Matthew’s mum, Susan, was furious at the “mess” her son’s future had been left in.She told the News: “What’s the point of

Paedo teacher jailed for abuse“But I would urge parents to give youngsters a packed lunch where possible to avoid large numbers leaving school grounds.“And I have also asked the council if the school can help get the message out as well to avoid any issues.”Lynn Sherry, Head of Education, said: “Pupils will be reminded about social-distancing, wearing of face coverings in shops and also to adhere to any measures put in place by shopkeepers.”

East Kilbride are being urged to learn from the lessons in Aberdeen.

Rutherglen Reformer wants to hear about how this fiasco has affected you – and, possibly, your future.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our personalised newsletter.Nicola Sturgeon has apologised to students impacted by the downgrading of exam results, saying: “We did not get this right, and I am sorry for that.”The First Minister says individual appeals will not have to be lodged by every candidate and that a Holyrood statement tomorrow by education secretary John Swinney will outline how the controversy is to be addressed.Speaking at her daily briefing, she

East Kilbride councillor called for action to support town centres and local businesses, as well as a stimulus package to help certain industries.