Kirkintilloch Herald

We publish the Kirkintilloch Herald and Bishopbriggs Herald, bringing you the best in news, sport and photos from around East Dunbartonshire in Scotland, UK.

Articles: 304

Kirkintilloch Herald

26 Mar 2020, 07:58

Health

Follow the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak in our live blog below

Kirkintilloch Herald

25 Mar 2020, 17:07

Coronavirus live blog: latest from Prime Minister's daily press briefing

Health

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Kirkintilloch Herald

25 Mar 2020, 12:40

Thousands of East Dunbartonshire’s self-employed workers waiting for government support

Domestic

Thousands of East Dunbartonshire's self-employed workers are waiting to see if they will get government support through the coronavirus crisis, figures suggest.

Kirkintilloch Herald

24 Mar 2020, 19:00

Coronavirus live blog as it happened: latest as 250,000 volunteers wanted to support NHS as new Covid-19 hospital to open

Health

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Kirkintilloch Herald

24 Mar 2020, 16:13

Coronavirus live blog: latest as UK wakes up to near-lockdown and zero hour contract workers issued assurances

Domestic

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Kirkintilloch Herald

24 Mar 2020, 13:12

Bin collection disruption across East Dunbartonshire after last night’s lockdown measures

Domestic

East Dunbartonshire families face disruption to their bin collection service because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Kirkintilloch Herald

24 Mar 2020, 12:32

Lidl installs checkout protection screens

Business

Lidl stores in East Dunbartonshire are installing checkout protection screens during the coronavirus outbreak.

Kirkintilloch Herald

24 Mar 2020, 12:00

Lidl to install cough and sneeze proof checkout protection screens in all stores

Business

Lidl has announced it will install checkout protection screens across all its stores in Great Britain.

Kirkintilloch Herald

24 Mar 2020, 10:21

Owners of Bearsden luxury hotel offer free board to NHS staff during coronavirus crisis

Business

The owners of a Bearsden luxury hotel are offering free board at some of their establishments to NHS staff during the coronavirus crisis.

Kirkintilloch Herald

23 Mar 2020, 17:00

MSP calls for council tax holiday over coronavirus crisis

Domestic

Scottish Greens West of Scotland MSP Ross Greer has called on the East Dunbartonshire community to come together in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

Kirkintilloch Herald

23 Mar 2020, 15:57

Plans submitted for new housing development at Bearsden

Domestic

East Dunbartonshire Council has received an application for planning permission to build five houses in Bearsden.

Kirkintilloch Herald

23 Mar 2020, 14:05

Warning after Lenzie resident scammed out of thousands of pounds

Crime

A Lenzie resident has been scammed out of thousands of pounds of savings.

Kirkintilloch Herald

23 Mar 2020, 14:05

Warning after East Dunbartonshire resident scammed out of thousands of pounds

Crime

A Lenzie resident has been scammed out of thousands of pounds of savings.

Kirkintilloch Herald

23 Mar 2020, 13:46

Homes in Milngavie and Bearsden water supply interrupted

Domestic

Milngavie and Bearsden residents have been experiencing an interruption to water supplies today.

Kirkintilloch Herald

23 Mar 2020, 12:11

East Dunbartonshire Council close community hubs

News

East Dunbartonshire Council have closed their public facilities, including community hubs.

Kirkintilloch Herald

23 Mar 2020, 11:46

Teenagers held up at knifepoint at Bishopbriggs

Crime

Police are appealing for information after a 15-year-old boy and his friend were held up at knifepoint outside a chip shop at Bishopbriggs last week.

Kirkintilloch Herald

23 Mar 2020, 11:13

Opinion: Awarding Brora Rangers the Highland League title was the right call but it does not set a precedent

Soccer

Over the weekend the Highland Football League clubs voted unanimously to end the 2019/20 season and declare Brora Rangers champions.

Kirkintilloch Herald

23 Mar 2020, 09:39

Turnaround as Bishopbriggs Academy shut to pupils

Domestic

Bishopbriggs Academy is to follow national guidance to close - despite communication from the school that  senior pupils should still attend as normal.

Kirkintilloch Herald

23 Mar 2020, 09:39

Bishopbriggs Academy WILL shut to pupils

Education

Bishopbriggs Academy is to follow national guidance to close - despite communication from the school that  senior pupils should still attend as normal.

Kirkintilloch Herald

23 Mar 2020, 08:32

Domestic

As part of a modernisation and investment programme across the Post Office network, a new Post Office opened last week at Price Crushers, 88b Redbrae Road, Kirkintilloch.

Kirkintilloch Herald

20 Mar 2020, 19:48

Junior football Quiz: Can you name all 63 West Region clubs?

Soccer

There's no junior football this weekend - or for the foreseeable future - due to the coronavirus.

Kirkintilloch Herald

20 Mar 2020, 19:02

Coronavirus live blog as it happened: pubs and restaurants to close from this evening and as UK death toll rises to 177

Health

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Kirkintilloch Herald

20 Mar 2020, 12:10

Bishopbriggs Academy writes to parents telling them it’s ‘business as usual’ and the school remains open!

Health

There is widespread anger and confusion over an email to parents from the headteacher of Bishopbriggs Academy.

Kirkintilloch Herald

20 Mar 2020, 08:51

Business

An event involving local businesses, council contractors and charitable organisations, saw pledges of support made to follow North Lanarkshire Council's lead as a Disability Confident employer.

Kirkintilloch Herald

19 Mar 2020, 11:13

Ross Paterson suffers final defeat as curling season ended by coronavirus

Sport

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Kirkintilloch Herald

19 Mar 2020, 10:54

Coronavirus crisis: Kirkintilloch Rob Roy boss Stewart Maxwell fears for clubs’ future

Soccer

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Kirkintilloch Herald

19 Mar 2020, 08:56

Scum of the earth - as criminals try to cash in on the pandemic, and people’s fears!

Crime

East Dunbartonshire Council are warning residents to be on their guard over the latest scam to hit the area.

Kirkintilloch Herald

19 Mar 2020, 08:30

EDC have pulled the plug and are now in recess!

Health

In line with government advice on reducing social contact, a number of key decisions have been taken by the Council in relation to service delivery and to Council facilities.

Kirkintilloch Herald

18 Mar 2020, 17:16

The Government closes all schools in Scotland - East Dunbartonshire Council comment on their plans.

Education

The Scottish Government has taken the unprecedented step of formally closing all schools in Scotland as a result of Covid-19.

Kirkintilloch Herald

18 Mar 2020, 14:11

Full council meeting in North Lanarkshire to go ahead despite coronavirus threat

Domestic

Councillors are to defy the coronavirus pandemic by proceeding with a special meeting of North Lanarkshire Council tomorrow (Thursday).

Kirkintilloch Herald

18 Mar 2020, 08:13

Domestic

One of East Dunbartonshire's environmental hidden gems is now even more welcoming to visitors thanks to a recent upgrade.

Kirkintilloch Herald

18 Mar 2020, 08:07

News

A Kirkintilloch rabbit rescue – the only one of its kind in Scotland – has received a £12,000 boost from a UK charity.