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Building bridges

Drivers using the back road from East Kilbride to Hamilton face disruption after the Newhousemill Bridge was closed so emergency repairs can be carried out.

And online readers of the East Kilbride News had their say.

Chris Ladds said:“Those calling for a new bridge. The area has been preserved as a conservation zone.

“Saving 15 minutes in the morning should necessitate leaving earlier than sacrificing irreplaceable heritage bigger than our selfish desires.”

Andrew Johnson said:“Make it bigger. Can’t see how they can’t reconstruct a bigger two-way bridge in place of that wee thing.”

Fee Mac said:“Hope they stick traffic lights in while they’re at it. Bridge is a nightmare!”

Audrey Shand said:“They need to make a new bridge and preserve this one.”

A mum in a million

Mum-of-four Sharon Cuthbert’s make-up artist business success while raising her kids and battling the illness endometriosis drew plenty of admiration.

Stephanie Perrie said:“Proud of you Sharon, you do an amazing job.”

Wilma Thomson said:“Such an inspiration to others. Good luck for the future.”

Hazel Battersby-Sword said: “How this lassie managed to study and run about after four weans with this debilitating illness is beyond me. Hats off to her for attaining what she has.”