Kirkintilloch17 May 2026Scotland's first modern railway marks 200th anniversaryThe line between Monklands and Kirkintilloch opened on 17 May 1826 and played a key part in the industrial revolution.17 May 20262 Apr 2026East Dunbartonshire pubs to stay open later during World CupEstablishments can open until 30 minutes after the final whistle for all matches at the tournament.2 Apr 202613 Jan 2026Firefighters tackle blaze in derelict care facilityThe former Living Ambitions building on Canal Street, Kirkintilloch caught fire late on Monday evening. 13 Jan 202625 Nov 2025Council criticised for missing deadline to release new school documentsEast Dunbartonshire Council is embroiled in a row over plans to relocate one of its high schools in a local park.25 Nov 202515 Nov 2025Concerns over plans to build new school on toxic landEast Dunbartonshire Council is seeking to site the new Lenzie Academy on Whitegates Park.15 Nov 202524 Aug 2025Crews return to fire at former additional needs schoolThe Campsie View School building in Lenzie was destroyed by the fire which took hold on Friday night.24 Aug 202523 Aug 2025Fire destroys former additional needs school as flames extinguishedNine fire engines and specialist resources were called to Campsie View School on Boghead Road.23 Aug 20259 Apr 2025Edinburgh gangland feud spreads to GlasgowPolice say a number of fire raising incidents in the east and west of Scotland could be linked.9 Apr 202528 Jan 2025Teachers to take industrial action over pupil behaviourStaff at Kirkintilloch High School say they have repeatedly raised concerns about violence and abuse.28 Jan 2025...
