Of the year
her story to help keep young drivers safe. Laura Torrance has been a wheelchair user since 1999 when she was seriously hurt in a car accident in the town when aged just 16.
The manager of East Kilbride Football Club revealed how he escaped a police lockdown – so he could make his team’s big match. Martin Lauchlan was with his wife Kate and two young children at SoccerWorld in Glasgow when reports of a man carrying a firearm caused panic. Police brought the situation under control.
Parents of Duncanrig Secondary school pupils on an aid mission to Uganda slammed a top airline Emirates for charging them £750 in excess baggage. The money was destined for vital community projects in the African country.
East Kilbride and District Talking Newspaper celebrated its 35th anniversary. The charity relies solely on dedicated volunteers and donations.
November
Superdad David Cuthbertson delivered his baby son in the back seat of the family car. The East Mains fatherof-four sprang into action when wife Vilhelmiina went into labour as they travelled to Wishaw General Hospital. Little Mikael was born weighing 8lbs.
East Kilbride paid tribute to one of the town’s greatest doctors, mumof-two Anne Meggs, after she lost her battle with cancer.
Shocking statistics revealed that hundreds of children in East Kilbride are still living in poverty. The figures from the End Child Poverty Coalition were branded “shameful”.
The family of tragic one-yearold Cassidy McCrone paid tribute to their “princess” who sadly passed away. The tot from St Leonards had been battling a rare form of dwarfism rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata.
December
Inspirational young footballer Lily Dingwall, from Westwood, collected an outstanding achievement award from Old Firm stars Ally McCoist and Scott McDonald after raising thousands of pounds for charity.
Tributes were paid to St Leonards pensioner Iain Stewart who died after slipping on steps. The 81-year-old was affectionately known as the ‘Big Yin’.
ScotRail signalling centre head Mark Ilderton responded to criticism regarding delays and overcrowding on the East Kilbride line.
St Vincent’s Primary School staff and pupils marked a delightful decade in their building. Feeling chirpyYoung Sorely missedMum-oftwo