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The designs would create a new neighbourhood in the town centre, providing 400 new homes and reducing retail space by nearly 60 per cent. Closed-down

A £100million plan to redevelop East Kilbrides crumbling town centre will restore civic pride in Scotlands first new town, project leaders say.

Empty departments stores in East Kilbride could be replaced with homes and open air public spaces.

The town centre has seen decline as shoppers tighten their wallets and head online - but could become a brand new civic hub.