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Variery support for armed forces
Variety will be the spice of life this Saturday as East Renfrewshire offers help to heroes.
THE Scottish SPCA is urging members of the public to leave young birds alone this spring, warning they could be doing more harm than good.
AS the world prepares to celebrate International Nurse Day today (Saturday), residents are being offered the chance to nominate their own nursing hero.
Independence deadline is looming
TODAY (Friday) is the last day that people can take part in the Scottish Government's consultation on its Independence Referendum.
House prices are the highest in Scotland
HOUSE prices in East Renfrewshire are highest in the whole of Scotland, according to the latest round of official statistics.
AN INNOVATIVE new coffee store has opened in Barrhead - styling itself as East Renfrewshire's first ever drive-thru for thirsty drivers.
PRIZED heifers, bulls and dairy cows said MOO-VE over darling as farmers' favourite furry champions battled it out at Neilston Agricultural Show.
A NEW festival of learning is being launched this weekend across East Renfrewshire.
Youngsters are hooked on fishing
THESE Barrhead youngsters showed they're the reel deal when it comes to angling.
BARRHEAD'S beleaguered 1st Scout Group are holding a family quiz night as they look to raise money to raise cash for a new roof.
RESIDENTS are being reminded that it's not too late to launch a litter blitz in their community.
Pilot scheme will use sign language
A NEW pilot service to help deaf people acess NHS 24 has been launched this week.
MORE than £4 million will be spend on building affordable homes across East Renfrewshire, it has been announced.
Family completes mammoth cycle tribute
A BRAVE Neilston family are the wheel thing after cycling the length of Britain to raise £3,000 for charity in memory of their beloved mum.
Area's teens are suffering from jobs crisis
A BARRHEAD mechanic is swapping motor oil for olive oil in a bid to heat up his job prospects.
A BLACK Watch soldier from Barrhead who fought in World War ll and was finally given his service medals just last year has earned a new award.
East Renfrewshire Council Elections 2012
SENIOR SNP councillor Douglas Yates was the biggest casualty as Labour dominated Barrhead, Neilston and Uplawmoor.
ANGLING bosses are luring Barrhead youngsters to join the CAST of their club as it's REEL good fun.
Radio marathon was just a warm-up
BARRHEAD radio bosses are planning an even longer wrestling marathon after their epic 24-hour broadcast involving ring legend Hulk Hogan.
BATTLING Barrhead householders have scuppered plans for a 45ft tall phone mast in the heart of the town.
Warning to city centre shoppers
POLICE are warning residents who are planning shopping trips to Glasgow to be vigilant following a number of incidents at city centre cash points.
Residents go to the polls today
THE BALLOT Box chief is urging voters to turn out in their droves to show they care about making a difference to life in their communities.
Hillside blaze blackens beauty spot
BLAZING mad fire bosses have condemned mindless vandals for putting lives at risk after a brush fire tore through a hillside near Barrhead.
NEILSTON is ready to saddle up for its annual agricultural show is this weekend - with a huge selection of fun stalls and activities.
SCOTRAIL has revealed today that a record number of residents are now using trains.
EXAM SEASON is well underway with students in schools, colleges and universities busy preparing for what can be a stressful and anxious period.
E-counting returns after 2007 fiasco
VOTERS will see the return of a controversial electronic counting system at tomorrow's council elections.
PLANNING bosses have come under fire for blowing £1.75million of taxpayers' money on a "dogs' dinner".
ANTI-social council tenants could be booted out of their homes under tough new powers unveiled by police chiefs, council officials and housing bosses.
Dambusters hope swan will return
WILDLIFE activists have a feather in their cap - after restoring Lintmill Dam in a fly move to lure Abraham the absent swan back to his nest.
