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East Kilbride set for 600 new homes after planning approval

250 of the homes will be for affordable rent and 150 will be for over 55's.

9 June 2026
Glasgow Live

Glasgow primary pupils show 'racism the red card' in powerful message of hope

The young anti-racism campaigners from schools including Pollokshields Primary School, Thornwood Primary in Partick, Netherlee Primary in East Renfrewshire, and Sanderson High School in East Kilbride

9 June 2026
Glasgow Live

Kayden Moy's murderers pose with knives in East Kilbride 'Murray Boys' gang

The three 'Murray Boys' gang members were convicted for murdering 16-year-old Kayden, of East Kilbride, who was part of a rival gang.

8 June 2026
Daily Record

Loaves and Fishes foodbank secures 30-year lease on building

The East Kilbride charity had been operating out of Greenhills Hall and Library on a short-term, temporary basis since April last year.

8 June 2026
Daily Record

Councillors to consider planning permission in principle for up to 600 homes

This would include the construction of up to 250 affordable homes and 200 private homes, as well as 150 units as part of a managed retirement village on farmland in East Kilbride.

8 June 2026
Daily Record

Planning chiefs recommend refusing plans for community sports hub

East Kilbride Community Trust want to build a two-storey Community Football Spaces Building at its K-Park Training Academy in Calderglen Country Park.

8 June 2026
Glasgow Live

Demands for zero tolerance knife policy after East Kilbride teen Kayden Moy’s murder

It comes after it emerged that one of the 16-year-old's killers previously walked free from court despite being caught carrying a machete.

7 June 2026
Glasgow Live

Urgent search for missing East Kilbride woman who may have travelled to Glasgow

19-year-old Sarah Ann Paterson, known as Nova, was last seen in the Hairmyres area of East Kilbride around 12.35pm on Saturday (June 6).

6 June 2026
Glasgow Live

Kayden Moy's teen murderers caught on East Kilbride doorbell footage after stabbing

The trio were filmed running up a set of stairs in a block of flats in an attempt to hide out following the brutal killing.

6 June 2026
Glasgow Live

Man rushed to hospital after crash at busy East Kilbride roundabout

Emergency services were alerted to the two-vehicle smash on the A725 Whirlies Roundabout on Wednesday afternoon.

3 June 2026
Glasgow Live

Busy East Kilbride roundabout closed after crash as drivers urged to avoid area

The A725 is shut off at Whirlies Roundabout after the crash, which occurred at around 3.10pm this afternoon.

3 June 2026
Daily Record

East Kilbride man returns to ward that saved his life - this time as volunteer

After spending days in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI), Willie Millar never imagined he would one day return – not as a patient, but as a volunteer supporting others thr

2 June 2026
Daily Record

Two Lanarkshire schools to be part of Youth and Philanthropy Initiative National Event

Pupils from Firpark Secondary School in Motherwell and young people from St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High School in East Kilbride will be part of the national event.

25 May 2026
Daily Record

Celtic fan from East Kilbride walks out with Scottish Cup Final officials

Des Garrity took part as a referee mascot through Football Memories Scotland.

25 May 2026
Daily Record

Crossing upgrade completed in Whitlawburn

The new toucan crossing is located on the A749 East Kilbride Road near its junction with St Stephens Avenue and has been installed by South Lanarkshire Council, in partnership with Walk Wheel Cycle Tr

22 May 2026
Daily Record

Work underway on 40 new council homes in East Kilbride

The new homes are being constructed by Barratt Homes West Scotland for the council and aim to accommodate a range of housing needs for the area.

21 May 2026
Daily Record

New path opened to connect East Kilbride school to leisure facilities

The new walkway connects St Leonards Primary School with Brancumhall recreation facilities, it will provide a safer and more accessible route for residents of all ages.

21 May 2026
Daily Record

Hairmyres station marking first anniversary

The £16 million station officially opened on 19 May 2025, following a 16‑week closure of the East Kilbride line between January and May to allow for electrification works and the relocation of Hairmyr

20 May 2026
Daily Record

Former professional ice skater bringing her fitness expertise to East Kilbride

Tanika Mackinnon is a coach and nutritionist and has spent 15 years working in the fitness and wellbeing space, supporting women through major life transitions such as motherhood and perimenopause.

20 May 2026
Daily Record

Boys in playpark crash after high speed chase in East Kilbride

The victim was driving in the area when he saw a Ford Transit following him at high speed.

20 May 2026

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