East Kilbride news

The following is a list of related news items.



General news from the BBC web site:

Police officer cleared of rapes A serving Strathclyde Police officer is cleared of the repeated rape and attempted murder of a woman in Lanarkshire.

Q&A: SPT expenses row Scotland's largest transport authority is hit by a third resignation amid an on-going row over expenses.

Potholes in Britain: Your pictures, emails and videos The harsh weather in Britain has had a major impact on the country's roads with the AA reporting a four-fold increase in insurance claims. The BBC has been asking for your pictures, stories and emails about the potholes where you live.

Man seriously hurt in lane attack Police appeal for information after a 25-year-old man suffers serious injuries in an attack in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire.

Fears over school near gun range Plans for a new school in South Lanarkshire are changed after worries about it being too close to a police training centre.

MP Griffiths to quit at election Labour politician Nigel Griffiths announces he will quit as as MP for Edinburgh South at the next election.

Bonus of £400,000 for milk staff Employees of Robert Wiseman Dairies who worked through the snow are each to get a bonus of £100.

Wind farms fund play park upgrade The operator of two wind farms in South Lanarkshire helps fund face-lifts for two local play parks.

Smokers given early ageing shock Smokers are being encouraged to stop by being shown what they may look like in 20 years time if they do not kick the habit.

Building firm in administration A total of 125 people are made redundant as a Lanarkshire-based construction firm goes into administration.

Police officer faces rape charge A serving Strathclyde Police officer appears in court charged with the attempted murder and rape of a woman.

Golf clubhouse destroyed in fire Firefighters spend the night tackling a blaze which destroyed a golf club house in south Lanarkshire.

Receivership for property group One of Scotland's larger property development companies, the Kilmartin Property Group is placed in receivership.

Snow stories from around the UK Tales from across the UK about problems and pleasures caused by the current prolonged spell of extreme wintry weather.

Tributes paid to Wallace writer A historian who organised a walk to mark the 700th anniversary of the death of William Wallace dies at his home in Lanarkshire.

Footballer opens namesake centre Football legend Ally McCoist officially opens a new sports facility in East Kilbride named after him.

Snow disruption in the UK: Your stories BBC website readers across the UK have been sharing their experiences of the snow and ice conditions.

Snow and ice in Scotland: Your stories Some councils in Scotland say they're running out of salt and grit to treat the roads because of the longest winter freeze for two decades. BBC website readers across Scotland have been sharing their experiences of more or less icy roads.

Your experiences of the gritters As the freeze continues, BBC website readers share their views on how they think the gritters have coped.

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