News
Laura in final 10 of Miss Scotland
A Kirkintilloch teenager is hoping to be crowned Miss Scotland after reaching the final 10 of the popular contest.
Fed-up drivers say it’s time to take firm action on potholes in East Dunbartonshire
DRIVERS have called for a concerted effort to tackle potholes as the havoc wreaked by cold weather becomes clear in East Dunbartonshire.
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Take a look at tomorrow’s Kirkintilloch Herald front page – May 22, 2013
HERE’S your chance to have a sneak preview of the new issue of the Herald – which has now been packed off to the printers.
Horror of pensioner assaulted in his own home
Police are hunting two thugs who assaulted a pensioner during a botched raid on his home.
Bad smash closes Balmore Road
Balmore Road was closed following a car accident involving a police vehicle.
Police holding drop-in clinics for residents
Police are launching a drop-in clinic in Bishopbriggs so residents can raise issues and problems in the community.
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Sport
Granite and Girders as Glasgow Roller Derby take on Aberdeen
GRANITE met girders as Glasgow Roller Derby’s second travel team – Maiden Grrders – marched north to play Granite City Roller Girls’ A-team – Northern Fights.
Lenzie RFC clinch promotion after cracking win at Cumbernauld video
IT was a date with destiny on Saturday as Lenzie RFC took on Cumbernauld – aiming to win, cement second place in the league and win promotion.
New management team announced for Kirkintilloch Rob Roy ahead of Jimmy Lindsay’s departure
A former player has been unveiled as Rob Roy Football Club’s new manager.
Rabs up for the cup after disappointing end to league campaign
Rob Roy are hoping to put a miserable few weeks behind them as they battle for a cup semi-final spot.
Campsie Black Watch make history again as they lift the Scottish Cup video
CAMPSIE Black Watch landed an unprecedented 10th Scottish Cup win on Saturday after overcoming Rutherglen Glencairn 3-2 in extra time.
Briggs brothers are in the swim and aiming for gold!
BROTHERS Greg and Euan Watson from Bishopbriggs are celebrating after attending the Scottish National Swimming Championships at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh.
Lifestyle
Century-old ballet inspires a riot of invention
Rob Drummond has quickly established himself as one of Scotland’s most intriguing young writers and performers - with ‘The Wrestling’, ‘Bullet Catch’ and ‘Quiz Show’ packing theatres in the UK and beyond in recent years.
Top of the swaps – some-fin amazing will be making a splash in Glasgow
AN amazing new theatre adventure for all the family will enthrall audiences in Glasgow this week – based on a best-selling book by legendary writer Neil Gaiman and artist Dave McKean.
Property - do-it-yourself
If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.
BMW Z4: On the roadster again
WELCOME to Monaco. Park your yacht over there and join me for a couple of laps of the world’s most celebrated F1 venue. With race weekend just a few days away, the barriers, grandstands and banners are in place and the circuit is ready for action.
Done roman? get the villa look
An airy, elegant home with decorative tiles and nature-inspired murals, where the outdoors blends seamlessly with the indoors, would be an enviable property by today’s standards.
Kirkintilloch bands join forces to raise funds for an amazing cause
STRATHKELVIN Talking Newspaper Association is staging a fundraising concert with The Kirkintilloch Band, Kirkintilloch Youth Band and Kirkintilloch Junior Band on Friday, June 7, in St Ninian’s High School, Kirkintilloch, at 7.30pm.
Community
Grab a pizza the action on radio!
East Dunbartonshire Radio is inviting representatives of voluntary organisations to a ‘Pizza and Podcast Night’ tomorrow (Wednesday 22) from 4pm to 8pm.
Seagull Trust 30th anniversary celebration year launches in Kirkintilloch
A charity that provides free boat outings for disabled people of all ages has launched its 30th anniversary season of canal trips.
Bins, peanuts, planning and more – Letters to the Editor for May 15, 2013
READERS have their say on the issues which matter...
Kirkintilloch man is following in the footsteps of a literary legend
An adventurous financial advisor is bidding to help troubled teenagers by following an epic route created by one of Scotland’s finest authors.
Free hearing aid drop-in maintenance sessions start next week
A new hearing aid maintenance drop-in session is being held for NHS hearing aid users in Kirkintilloch.
An Appreciation – Susan Charlotte Brown (1952-2013)
SUSAN was the youngest of three children in the family of George and Charlotte Brown, who stayed at ‘Aberlyn’, Garngaber Avenue, Lenzie from 1953 to 1975.
- Bad smash closes Balmore Road
- Take a look at tomorrow’s Kirkintilloch Herald front page – May 22, 2013
- Horror of pensioner assaulted in his own home
- Fed-up drivers say it’s time to take firm action on potholes in East Dunbartonshire
- Bins, peanuts, planning and more – Letters to the Editor for May 15, 2013
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Weather for Kirkintilloch
Tuesday 21 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 6 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 4 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 22 mph
Wind direction: North west


