News
Campsie Show must go on – and it will do ... for all the family
EXCITING plans are well advanced for one of the district’s longest running farming events - the Campsie Agricultural Show.
Old Firm favourite for footy fans in Kirkintilloch
FORGET the Old Firm – it will be a case of the ‘bold firm’ when Rangers and Celtic fans swap jerseys as part of a fundraiser with a twist in Kirkintilloch.
Council officers insist that toxic land is safe for school road
Concerns have been raised over the presence of cancer-causing contaminants present in land earmarked for a school access road.
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East Dunbartonshire community still split over new recycling regime
East Dunbartonshire’s newly rolled-out refuse and recycling regime is still experiencing teething problems - two weeks after being rolled out.
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Lenzie Post Office move raised in Scottish Parliament
Concerns over plans to relocate Lenzie Post Office have been lodged in the Scottish Parliament.
Robert’s determined to crack Men’s 10k despite unlucky break
AN inspirational runner is determined to put his best foot forward despite suffering an unlucky break which will see him run a 10k wearing a cast!
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Sport
Departing Rob Roy manager hoping to leave Kirkintilloch on a high
Rob Roy squeezed through to the semi-finals of the West of Scotland Cup last week - meaning manager Jimmy Lindsay could still finish his time at the club by lifting a trophy.
Lenzie Youth Club hit a top 10 – youth football round-up
ALL the latest action from young teams in East Dunbartonshire...
VIDEO – Bowling greens open for business across Kirkintilloch, Bishopbriggs and the villages
BOWLERS have been getting ready for a new season of action with a plethora of openings across East Dunbartonshire.
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.
Lifestyle
Everything is just coming up roses
Spring’s weather may not be going according to plan with only occasional bursts of sunshine, but there’s no need to put up with dull, drab rooms.
Evita will be dazzling at the King’s - and you could win tickets!
ONE of the most evocative and stirring musicals of all time will be playing to packed audiences in Glasgow for almost two weeks – and you have the chance to win tickets.
DJ David to play Scotland’s biggest dance festival
A TALENTED DJ is preparing to play at the biggest dance festival in Scotland.
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.
Community
Family raise £2,000 for children’s hospital
More than £2,000 has been raised for a children’s hospital thanks to a grateful family.
Tickets for top music festival up for grabs in hall fundraiser
A pair of weekend camping tickets for T in the Park are the top prize in a raffle to raise cash for a village hall.
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David Philip Crooks Fund tops £30,000 after another successful Kirkintilloch community event
The family of a popular bowler and choir member have gathered together to raise cash to battle the illness which took his life five years ago.
Morrisons, Orange Walks, flooding and more – this week’s Letters to the Editor
PEOPLE have their say on the issues which matter to them...
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.
- Fed-up drivers say it’s time to take firm action on potholes in East Dunbartonshire
- Calls for public inquiry over town centre plans
- Council officers insist that toxic land is safe for school road
- East Dunbartonshire community still split over new recycling regime
- Tickets for top music festival up for grabs in hall fundraiser
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Weather for Kirkintilloch
Saturday 25 May 2013
Today
Sunny
Temperature: 7 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 8 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: South west


