News
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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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.
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
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
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.
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.
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).
Community
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.
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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Monday 20 May 2013
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