3 h. ago East Kilbride nursery praised by Minister for Children for 'exemplary practice'

Little Scholars Nursery has went from falling below the National Standard to 'Very Good' through the Care Inspectorate Improvement programme.

Politics

6 h. ago Motherwell school celebrates outstanding inspection report as part of its 150th anniversary year

Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral Primary School and Nursery Class received glowing praise from Education Scotland.

Culture

7 h. ago Young West Lothian woman meets Minister to help shape improvements to children's hearings

Gemma Ferrie, from Linlithgow, was one of seven young people, who all have lived experience of children’s hearings, met with Natalie Don-Innes MSP, Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise.

Politics

34 h. ago Clyde right in title mix after East Kilbride draw, says super sub Robbie Leitch

The midfielder struck at the death to earn the Bully Wee a point from 2-0 down

Events

38 h. ago AD FEATURE: Thomas Bradley & Co to give derelict bank building a new lease of life

Plans to restore the site and bring it back into daily use promise to add a welcome lift to East Kilbride

Economics

62 h. ago East Kilbride have to see games out better after 'cruising' against Clyde, says Jack Leitch

The Kilby captain was left frustrated after a third draw in four League Two outings

Politics

3 d. ago East Kilbride coach Scott Allan: Late collapse at Clyde feels like a defeat

Kilby were crusing towards a much-needed win but saw their derby rivals stun them with two late goals

Politics

3 d. ago Clyde boss hails super subs after East Kilbride stunned by late leveller

The Bully Wee put in a battling display to make it seven games unbeaten

Politics

3 d. ago Clyde 2 East Kilbride 2: Bully Wee fight back to stun Kilby at the death

Robbie Leitch struck in stoppage time to earn a point for the Bully Wee

Events

4 d. ago British Championship Wrestling boss dedicates East Kilbride show to hero dad

BCW's April show almost didn't go ahead following the sad passing of Graham's dad Jim who died just hours before the event was due to start.

Sport

5 d. ago Glencairn Crystal takes Manufacturing Innovation title at inaugural Made in Scotland Awards

Judges commended the East Kilbride glassmaker for successfully blending traditional craftsmanship with cutting edge processes.

Economics

5 d. ago UK government owes children apology for damaging Covid errors, inquiry hears

Children’s commissioner during pandemic says long lockdowns caused explosion in vulnerability among youngThe government should apologise to children for the damaging mistakes and policy errors it committed during the pandemic, the former children’s commissioner for England has told the Covid-19 inquiry.Giving evidence to the inquiry’s public hearing on Thursday, Anne Longfield said a “doom loop” of fatalism among ministers meant the government failed to do more to help children. She argued that the prolonged lockdowns and school closures were responsible for the explosion in mental health, welfare and behaviour difficulties still being experienced by children and young people. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Driver charged after car crashes into house near East Kilbride primary school

The motorist was charged with a road traffic offence in relation to the incident at Burncrooks Avenue.

Events

5 d. ago Gran, 90, singing at Big Band Era celebration in East Kilbride Village Theatre

Jazz singer June Love will be joining the award-winning Big Band Jon Ritchie and that Swing Sensation.

Culture

6 d. ago East Kilbride man set to launch his new book later this month

Raymond Burke’s novel Kilbryde focuses on a son looking after his father who is suffering from dementia.

Politics

6 d. ago East Kilbride Rugby Club coach is delighted to be back at the helm

Allan Steel is back in charge after leaving three-and-a-half years ago

Sport

7 d. ago Owners of Scotland's top Indian restaurant reveal plans for former Carrigan's East Kilbride

Located in the former Carrigans site in East Kilbride on Strathaven Road, the owners teased a fun twist to The Osprey that will set it apart from The Malletsheugh.

Politics

7 d. ago Trump gives Hamas ‘three or four days’ to respond to Gaza peace plan or face ‘a very sad end’ – live

Ultimatum comes as Netanyahu says he did not agree to Palestinian state as part of Trump Gaza plan, and IDF will remain ‘in most of territory’What’s in Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza?The Gaza health ministry has announced on Telegram that 453 people, including 150 children, have died of famine and malnutrition in Gaza.Since the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) declared famine in Gaza in August, a further 175 deaths have been recorded, among them 35 children. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Shoppers marvel at superheroes and villains at East Kilbride Comic Con

The showcase featured its first joint appearance from Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Shadow.

Politics

8 d. ago East Kilbride firefighters raise £2000 at Macmillan Coffee Morning

The community fundraiser was organised by firefighter Rhys McIntosh.

Economics