Row erupts over Marks & Spencer's withdrawal plans from East Kilbride town centre

East Kilbride Central Library will open its doors from Monday, August 10 with reduced hours and safety measures in place.

East Kilbride community was challenged to walk, scoot, run, cycle or wheel as far as possible during the six-week game from February this year.Owing to the outbreak of COVID-19, the game unfortunately had to be ended early.More than 12,000 people took part and notched up a total of 124,000 miles.

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

News : “Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, EKCT managed to adapt our plans and respond quickly to a community need by creating the Community Food Growing Programme.

News how she worried if reopening for treatments below the neck would be worth her while, she said: “Initially when it was announced we could reopen, the guidelines weren’t out so it was a bit confusing.

East Kilbride teacher says she has been left devastated after a campaign of hatred by her deluded ex threatened to ruin her career and life. George Stewart was convicted of a series of vile attacks on the woman, telling her he wanted to “ruin” his ex-partner.

East Kilbride.Monica Lennon reported the facility - run by Thistle Healthcare - to the Care Inspectorate in May but in a summary report to the Scottish Parliament shortly after the home was praised for "good infection prevention and control procedures”, despite the "significant outbreak".Ms Lennon said the report left "too many unanswered questions" and was little comfort for grieving families.One of those families features in a BBC Scotland Disclosure documentary airing tonight.In the programme

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East Kilbride News previously revealed it was part of savings made by SLC who say the areas affected are not owned by them and therefore not their responsibility.

East Kilbride residents and local councillors for overgrown residential areas to be tackled as a matter of urgency. Independent councillor Jim Wardhaugh slammed SLC for failing to touch many open spaces in the town saying other local authorities and organisations such as Transerv had managed to resume more extensive grass cutting safely.

Marks & Spencer plans to cut 950 jobs as part of plans to reduce store management and head office roles. Collective consultation with affected staff members has already began and the retailer has set out plans to offer voluntary redundancies first.The cuts are set to impact roles in the company’s head office, property and store management areas.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.EK, East Kilbride bosses have hit back at Marks and Spencer after they announced they were to expedite their withdrawal from the centre.And they have warned the retail giants they expect them to honour their lease and “remain open” in the centre.Over two years ago now, M&S announced they were to axe their Plaza store, leaving the 67 staff there in limbo over their future.That led to a backlash from unions and a campaign

East Kilbride shopping centre.

East Kilbride Central North Councillor Joe Fagan, added: “The ongoing problems in Kirkton Place are a constant source of frustration for residents. I hope the operation was a success and that there will be a noticeable improvement in the area.” Police have confirmed two males aged 55 and 44 have been reported to the Procurator Fiscal in connection with the alleged possession and production of controlled drugs.Anyone with any information on any drug activity can call police on 101.

East Kilbride’s biggest employer, 545 East Kilbride residents are now facing redundancy just three years after the firm transferred 600 workers out of the town to that site.

News told how heartless raiders ransacked Kim Lomas’ Greenhills home at the start of lockdown leaving her young children with only photos to remember her by.

East Kilbride company has secured a multi-million pound contract that will help further its expansion. Hayward Tyler Fluid Handling will now develop a prototype valve for a nuclear plant operator in the UK.All going well with the nuclear contract, the College Milton company now has the potential to produce up to 150 further units.