Recently added articles from Kirkintilloch Herald / The Advertiser (Kirkintilloch, Scotland):

East Dunbartonshire strikes off ... for now.

Jul 29, 2008 ... HOPES are high that a long-running wrangle over a controversial pay review at East Dunbartonshire Council could soon draw to a close. East Dunbartonshire was set to be hit by strikes last week and a council staff walk-out today (Wednesday) in protest against the 'single status' ...

Blaze at Bishopbriggs facility.

Jul 29, 2008 ... A BLAZE gutted a portable unit at a waste transfer station in Bishopbriggs - causing [pounds sterling]20,000 to [pounds sterling]30,000 worth of damage. Fire crews from Kirkintilloch and Bishopbriggs were called to the blaze at Mavis Valley at around 8am on Friday, when council ...

Lenzie illusionist makes the headlines.

Jul 29, 2008 ... A MARVELLOUS mind-bender has successfully predicted a series of news headlines more than two weeks before they were printed. Paul Hamilton (38) and fellow magician Billy Reid performed a magic show at Cadder Freestone Church, in Bishopbriggs. The highlight of the act, ...

Sir Trevor meets Woodhill staff.

Jul 29, 2008 ... HELLO, this is the news - a primary school has been presented with a prestigious European award for its 'merveilleux' language teaching programme. Woodhill Primary in Bishopbriggs was the only Scottish school to receive a European Award for Languages at a prizegiving ceremony ...

Parking clampdown for disabled.

Jul 29, 2008 ... AN MSP has called on East Dunbartonshire residents to rally round and support plans to target the abuse of disabled parking spaces. David Whitton, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, is backing a members bill in the Scottish Parliament which will make all existing disabled ...

Rampant Rabs hit the goal trail.

Jul 29, 2008 ... ROB Roy manager John Richardson is quietly confident after watching his team secure two easy pre-season victories. The Adamslie side beat Renfrew 2-0 before trouncing Benburb 6-0 in last week's friendlies. A Chris Zok double gave the Rabs the win over Renfrew. ...

Boss Brown has high hopes for Bully Wee.

Jul 29, 2008 ... JOHN Brown has no intention of having to orchestrate yet another Great Escape at Clyde this season. The Bully Wee gaffer arrived in January at a club languishing second bottom in the league and seemingly destined for the drop down to Division Two. However, after a ...

Fury as bridge is demolished.

Jul 23, 2008 ... CAMPAIGNING residents pleaded with council chiefs this week: Give us back our bridge. Over 400 people have signed a petition urging East Dunbartonshire Council to replace the footbridge which provided a route from Waverley Crescent, in Hillhead, to Kirkintilloch town centre for ...

Join Rhiannan's clean-up crusade.

Jul 23, 2008 ... A DETERMINED youngster with a desire to make a difference wants to start an anti-litter campaign in Kirkintilloch and Lenzie. Ten-year-old Rhiannan Young, from Kirkintilloch, has become so fed-up of seeing rubbish lying around the streets that she hopes to organise a clean-up of ...

Cawder golfers miss out.

Jul 23, 2008 ... TWO golfers from Cawder Golf Club have just missed out on playing in the final of Europe's biggest pro-am competition. PGA professional Gordon Stewart and amateur Calum MacPherson had earned a place in the regional final of the PGA National Pro-Am competition at Lanark Golf ...

Allan Glens are back in action.

Jul 23, 2008 ... PLAYERS of Allan Glens Rugby Club dusted down their boots and jerseys after the summer break to take part in the first training session of the new season. Nearly 40 players, both young and old, turned up to be put through their paces at the club's playing fields at the ...

New look Rob Roy secure friendly win.

Jul 23, 2008 ... ROB Roy got their pre-season off to a winning start with victory over a tough Harestanes side. The Adamslie club had to come back from behind to secure a 3-1 win against the well-organised Kirkintilloch amateurs. Manager John Richardson gave all of his new signings at ...

You can save a life.(Disease/Disorder overview)

Jul 22, 2008 ... A LENNOXTOWN mum has made a heartfelt plea for people to give blood following her son's leukaemia diagnosis. Elaine Dunphy was devastated when son Fife (14) was diagnosed with the disease last year. The teenager has had to endure a number of agonising treatments and ...

Splash out on canal festival.

Jul 22, 2008 ... IF you're planning to sail into events at this year's Kirkintilloch Canal Festival then now's the time to start splashing out on tickets. The ever-popular festival is coming soon and tickets are now on sale for Saturday night activities centred around the brand new marina at ...

Centre of attention.

Jul 22, 2008 ... KIRKINTILLOCH Leisure Centre has received an extra special birthday present - a prestigious four-star award from tourism chiefs. The leisure centre, which celebrated its first birthday on Monday, has been given Four Star status for its facilities and services following a recent ...

BREAKING NEWS - Strike action postponed at council.

Jul 22, 2008 ... INDUSTRIAL action which would have brought vital council services grinding to a halt have been put on ice. East Dunbartonshire Council chief executive Sue Bruce confirmed today (Tuesday) that a meeting had taken place between council management and Unison. As a ...

What a Knight - prestigious honour for Charles.

Jul 17, 2008 ... One of Scotland's longest serving councillor's has received a Knighthood after nearly five decades of public service. Former Chryston councillor Charles Gray, was presented with a medal by Her Majesty The Queen during a special ceremony in Holyrood recently. The ...

No hold up for link road.

Jul 17, 2008 ... Kirkintilloch link road remains on track - despite the current economic downturn being faced by construction companies. That was the message this week from bosses at Kirkintilloch's Initiative (KI). Fears have been raised that the state of the new-build property ...

Peel Park concerns.

Jul 17, 2008 ... THERE were calls this week for urgent repair work to be carried out at a popular park. Campsie and Kirkintilloch North Councillor David Ritchie says he has received numerous complaints about the state of Peel Park, in Kirkintilloch. The park contains part of the ...

Our club is just champion.

Jul 16, 2008 ... GOLFERS had the par-fect day as they welcomed a British Open champion to unveil their long-awaited clubhouse. Paul Lawrie - who remains the last British player to win a major title, having triumphed at Carnoustie in 1999 - delighted members last week when he opened the new ...