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Derek McEwan has raised nearly £50,000 in aid of the Catherine McEwan Foundation, founded in memory of his mum who died at the early age of 37.
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Derek McEwan has raised nearly £50,000 in aid of the Catherine McEwan Foundation, founded in memory of his mum who died at the early age of 37.

Officers found the couple together at Thomas Murphy’s home in East Kilbride in March.

Members have enjoyed a number of trips in recent weeks.

The court heard the yob had little sleep and had taken “substances” which led to his “erratic” behaviour.

The pair demanded money and the victim was struck on the body with a machete before being robbed of cash, the court heard.

Craig Chalmers, 29, and Christopher Black, 33, admitted forcing entry to a house in Maple Terrace and assaulting the male victim on July 4 last year.

Two men wearing balaclavas forced their way into the house and assaulted the two occupants.

The council has confirmed residents now have until May 6 to lodge objections to its proposal to “appropriate the use of open space land at Westwood Hill” for an affordable housing developm

Ideally instructors would have experience in boating and watersports activities, have military experience with a keen interest of working with young people and First Aid.

The council provides bags and litter sticks as well as arranging for the uplift of the bags once the local clean-up has been completed.

Scott Tennant, 42, admitted charges of assault and threatening or abusive behaviour.

The six-bed property, which features rustic decor throughout, has been described as enjoying scenic views across the area.

This was the penultimate competition of the season.

Today, she stands 7st 1lb lighter, but the number alone doesn't tell the story.

Councillors on South Lanarkshire’s planning committee unanimously approved the application for redevelopment of the Centre West site.

Damiano Vitti trained at the prestigious Gambero Rosso in Italy before refining his skills in some of the country’s most respected kitchens, including the two-Michelin-starred Il Duomo and the one-Mic

Spring has arrived at the East Kilbride venue.

Schools getting MUGA upgrades are Hareleeshill Primary in Larkhall, Lanark Primary, Robert Smillie Primary in Larkhall and St Vincent’s Primary in East Kilbride.

Team Scotland gymnast and local Eilidh Gorrell was at the site to reflect on the upcoming competition.

Tory candidate Brian Whittle said that Glencairn Crystal are “world-renowned” and that businesses like this are the “lifeblood” of communities such as East Kilbride and right across Scotland.