Cumbernauld News - Lifestyle & Leisure Feed

BMW Z4: On the roadster again

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:54:30 GMT

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.

Property - do-it-yourself

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:10:07 GMT

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.

Done roman? get the villa look

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:07:06 GMT

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.

Win tickets to music festival

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:45 GMT

CUMBERNAULD’S very own music festival returns for a second year.

Win a fabulous £10,000 kitchen

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:11:29 GMT

We’ve teamed up with Homeworld to offer a fantastic prize for readers.

From the editor’s chair

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:49:03 GMT

By Jackie Mitchell, editor

Get your bus news on the move

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:10:40 GMT

Commuters will be able to tap into the latest news on their bus journeys thanks to a new First Bus app.

Working breakfast at college

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:58:45 GMT

Companies are being urged to attend a breakfast seminar to find how social media can improve customer service.

Ward’s weather watch

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:24:55 GMT

By weather expert Paul Ward

Relic-filled homes to relish

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:51:48 GMT

There’s an almost tangible feeling of calm and comfort as you enter Alex Legendre’s house with its muted palette of earthy colours, lath and plaster walls, wide reclaimed floorboards and collection of quirky treasures.

Property - Do-it-yourself tips

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:49:23 GMT

One of the best ways to make your home more suited to your needs, especially if you have a growing family or want to work from home, is to add a bedroom.

A family home to dream of in Cumbernauld

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:11:49 GMT

Coveted residential area Smithstone is much fancied because of its peaceful scenic surroundings that aren’t too far removed from Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Croy.

Ward’s Weather Watch

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:53:50 GMT

Low pressure will have brought a weakening front across Cumbernauld during the night but it will clear away during the morning and skies will brighten.

Kilsyth Music Society announce new production

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:45:52 GMT

Toy Box Live is the new production at Cumbernauld Theatre from Kilsyth Music Society.

Family bank holiday fun

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:36:26 GMT

A mini-festival event will be held for all the family in the AM Rehearsal Studios in Westfield on Sunday, May 5, from 3pm to 9pm.

Property - it’s more than black and white

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:25:39 GMT

If you’re confused by colour charts, wavering over wallpaper, and dithering over decor, there’s a solution which could bring your home into fashionable focus.

Property - do-it-yourself tips

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:25:01 GMT

Many period properties (as well as some modern ones) were built with wooden windows, but in more recent decades, replacing them with UPVC ones has been popular.

Musical director retires from Columban Singers

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:55:30 GMT

The musical director of the Columban Singers has resigned.

News and Chronicle Third Degree

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:36:42 GMT

1. When did you realise that you wanted to become a lawyer?

Win John Cooper Clark tickets

Wed, 01 May 2013 09:48:45 GMT

One of Britain’s best loved and most important poets and performers is hitting the road again - and he is coming to Scotland.