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Bad smash closes Balmore Road

Balmore Road was closed following a car accident involving a police vehicle.

Photograph Jamie Forbes 10.5.13 Bishopbriggs Police Office. PC Alistair Muir going to be holding police drop-in clinics in Bishopbriggs.

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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New Man Utd boss is a home favourite with Bishopbriggs family

A BISHOPBRIGGS couple have spoken of their pride after their nephew was crowned the king of Old Trafford last week.

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Pledge to hit people battered by ‘bedroom tax’ in East Dunbartonshire

A FRESH attack has been made on benefit reforms – including the so-called ‘bedroom tax’ – with the council pledging only to evict as a “last resort”.

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Plans for derelict eyesore site given the go-ahead

A former oil depot in Bishopbriggs will be transformed after ambitious plans were approved.

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New police force will have an impact on East Dunbartonshire, fears council deputy

CONCERNS have been raised over policing in East Dunbartonshire with the birth of a new unified police force for the whole of the country.

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Sport rss

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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.

11/05/13. John Devlin. CUMBERNAULD - Cumbernauld RFC 1st XV v Lenzie, West League Div 2. (NS

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.

LEAVING: Jimmy Lindsay handed in his notice last week

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.

Jimmy Lindsay, Rob Roy 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.

Photograph Jamie Forbes 4.5.13 AIRDRIE, Excelsior Stadium.  Campsie Black Watch vs Knightswood Juveniles. Scottish Cup final.

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.

Photograph Jamie Forbes 4.5.13 AIRDRIE, Excelsior Stadium.  Campsie Black Watch vs Knightswood Juveniles. Scottish Cup final.

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 rss

Undated Handout Photo of hand-crafted limestone floor, starting from �375 per square metre, Lapicida, www.lapicida.com. See PA Feature INTERIORS Museum. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/Handout. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature INTERIORS Museum.

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.

Oldmill Ind. State The Kirkintilloch Band

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.

Oldmill Ind. State The Kirkintilloch Band

From rap to the Rat Pack – your chance to help the Bruisers shine in the States

HIP hop, scrummy cakes, family fun, a roller girl for the day and a night with Frank Sinatra – just some of the ways you can help Scotland’s top skaters fly the flag in America next month.

Oldmill Ind. State The Kirkintilloch Band

Martial arts masters will mesmerise audiences in Glasgow

BREATHTAKING feats of agility, strength and skill will be showcased at a special event in The Theatre Royal, Glasgow, next Wednesday (May 22).

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Time to ditch the car and get on your bike, insist newly-formed East Dunbartonshire group

A new group is hoping to encourage residents to swap their cars for walking, cycling and public transport.

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Property - Do-it-yourself tips

One of the best ways to make your home more suited to your needs, especially if you have a growing family or want to work from home, is to add a bedroom.

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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.

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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.

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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.

HELPING HANDS: Lenzie Sports Field was officially opened on September 19, 1925.  These ladies are pictured at the event helping out at the refreshments tent.

Take a trip back in time with our very own TARDIS – the Herald’s files

DOWN Memory Lane with the Kirkintilloch Herald – May 1963-2003

Stray balls, Morrisons and Kirky Hub – Letters to the Editor

READERS have their say on the issues which matter – May 1, 2013

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MSP supports dementia project

AN innovative project which raises awareness of the vital contribution of those who care for people with dementia has been backed by an MSP.

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