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Isabella Briggs

Little Princess Trust

Kind-hearted Isabella donates locks to help other kids

Founding members of East Renfrewshire Foodbank Stan Esson and Ken Trench

Founding members of East Renfrewshire Foodbank Stan Esson and Ken Trench

Bank on Us donation bags in every copy of this week's paper

MSP Paul O'Kane published a Scottish Parliament motion to highlight the company's history and its impact on the young people of Neilston

MSP Paul O'Kane published a Scottish Parliament motion to highlight the company's history and its impact on the young people of Neilston

Clubs and societies

Neilston Boys Brigade's 70 years of service celebrated

The new Friday date will be headlined by four-piece folk-pop outfit Tide Lines

The new Friday date will be headlined by four-piece folk-pop outfit Tide Lines

Cultural attractions

Music festival set to take place in Rouken Glen Park in 2025

Image by Robert Perry, Newsquest

Image by Robert Perry, Newsquest

Meet the mother and son duo who are hitting the gym to raise money for charity

The two-bedroom property is ideally located in Neilston

The two-bedroom property is ideally located in Neilston

'Rarely available' mid-terrace villa in Neilston hits the market

Decision made on major plans for dog exercise park

Decision made on major plans for dog exercise park

Decision made on major plans for dog exercise park

Generic image of tenements

Generic image of tenements

East Renfrewshire

'Fat c***': Woman made kids in tenement cry by shouting amid neighbour dispute

The new space, dubbed the 'secret garden', comes complete with its own Yellow Brick Road and is designed to encourage outdoor learning

The new space, dubbed the 'secret garden', comes complete with its own Yellow Brick Road and is designed to encourage outdoor learning

Primary school unveils ‘secret garden’ with Yellow Brick Road

Police warn public 'be vigilant' amid 'suspicious' activity in Newton Mearns

Police warn public 'be vigilant' amid 'suspicious' activity in Newton Mearns

Police warn public 'be vigilant' amid 'suspicious' activity in Newton Mearns

'A difficult decision': Major parts of festive event cancelled

'A difficult decision': Major parts of festive event cancelled

'A difficult decision': Major parts of festive event cancelled

East Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau manager Teresa O'Hara

East Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau manager Teresa O'Hara

Citizens Advice Scotland

'It's so rewarding': Citizens advice manager looks back on 25 years in the role

Yellow weather warning for snow and ice issued for Glasgow

Yellow weather warning for snow and ice issued for Glasgow

Yellow weather warning for snow and ice issued for Greater Glasgow

Tracey Campbell and daughter Leia

Tracey Campbell and daughter Leia

'Disappointing': Netherlee mum slams council over social care charges

Gerald McGettigan pictured left with Annmarie Strain, and right, sadly passed away recently

Gerald McGettigan pictured left with Annmarie Strain, and right, sadly passed away recently

Tributes paid to valued community member and much-loved school Santa

Coffee Roasters Scotland is joining up with personal trainer Jamie McCallum to host the market

Coffee Roasters Scotland is joining up with personal trainer Jamie McCallum to host the market

Businesses to host Christmas market with Santa's grotto

The money is set to be invested in improvement works to ensure the parks and play areas remain safe and well-maintained

The money is set to be invested in improvement works to ensure the parks and play areas remain safe and well-maintained

Local government

Play parks across East Renfrewshire to be upgraded in the coming months

Five-day parking suspension in town centre street

Five-day parking suspension in town centre street

East Renfrewshire Council

Five-day parking suspension in town centre street

The benefits were to provide support while people deal with the cost-of-living crisis

The benefits were to provide support while people deal with the cost-of-living crisis

Amount of benefits paid to East Renfrewshire residents revealed

News

The announcement will come as a blow to millions of savers.

The announcement will come as a blow to millions of savers.

Martin Lewis' MSE issues Premium Bonds warning as NS&I slashes winning rate

Players are being urged to check their tickets to see if they can claim the prize from Tuesday’s (November 26) EuroMillions draw.

Players are being urged to check their tickets to see if they can claim the prize from Tuesday’s (November 26) EuroMillions draw.

UK ticket-holder wins £177 million in the EuroMillions draw - it could be you

Sophie Bunton says she began to experience painful, heavy periods from her first menstrual cycle

Sophie Bunton says she began to experience painful, heavy periods from her first menstrual cycle

Woman's misdiagnosis heartbreak as she suffers eight miscarriages

The CMA analysed the loyalty pricing of Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op.

The CMA analysed the loyalty pricing of Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op.

Supermarket shoppers urged to shop around despite ‘genuine savings’ in loyalty prices

The 58-year-old, who describes himself as a 'cloud nut', soon realised the cloud bore an uncanny resemblance to that of 47th US President and businessman Donald Trump.

The 58-year-old, who describes himself as a 'cloud nut', soon realised the cloud bore an uncanny resemblance to that of 47th US President and businessman Donald Trump.

Taxi driver captures the face of Donald Trump in the clouds

A rare 20p coin, known as a

A rare 20p coin, known as a

Royal Mint rare 20p coin selling for 300 times its face value - how to spot

If you do not watch or record live television, then you do not need a TV Licence

If you do not watch or record live television, then you do not need a TV Licence

Do I need a TV Licence to watch Netflix? All the rules explained

The charity highlighted the disparity in regional standing charges, putting Scottish consumers at a disadvantage

The charity highlighted the disparity in regional standing charges, putting Scottish consumers at a disadvantage

National government

Concern rise in energy price cap will force more people into debt

Rod Stewart is set to headline the Glastonbury Legends slot 20 years after headlining it.

Rod Stewart is set to headline the Glastonbury Legends slot 20 years after headlining it.

Glastonbury Festival 2025

'I'm more than able': Glastonbury Legends slot to be headlined by Rod Stewart

Will we ever find out what happened between Uncle Bryn and Jason on THAT fishing trip?

Will we ever find out what happened between Uncle Bryn and Jason on THAT fishing trip?

Gavin and Stacey

Gavin and Stacey star hints at fishing trip reveal in finale on Christmas Day

November was the first time in 17 months that shop price inflation has been higher than the previous month

November was the first time in 17 months that shop price inflation has been higher than the previous month

Supermarket shoppers warned of 'inevitable' price rises

Metanium nappy ointment in the yellow tube is now selling for upwards of £30 a tube on eBay

Metanium nappy ointment in the yellow tube is now selling for upwards of £30 a tube on eBay

Discontinued Metanium nappy rash ointment selling for £30 on eBay

Black Friday deal warning as 9 in 10 cheaper or same price at other times

The two anniversaries mark opportunities for extra time off to commemorate

The two anniversaries mark opportunities for extra time off to commemorate

Extra bank holiday 'planned for 2025' to commemorate major anniversary

Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse in the first six months of 2024/25

Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse in the first six months of 2024/25

Surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse

Is your roof leaking and you don't know what to do? Follow these steps

Is your roof leaking and you don't know what to do? Follow these steps

Homes and interiors

What to do if your roof starts to leak during a storm (save yourself £5,000)

Here's what to do if your home is affected by a storm.

Here's what to do if your home is affected by a storm.

Can you claim compensation for storm damage? Here's what to do if that happens

As airlines continue to reduce their luggage allowance, with major airlines charging fees of up to £65 for oversized baggage

As airlines continue to reduce their luggage allowance, with major airlines charging fees of up to £65 for oversized baggage

Travellers planning Christmas getaway issued £65 charge warning - how to avoid

Eligible households in several postcodes have already qualified for the DWP cold weather payment following the cold snaps this week

Eligible households in several postcodes have already qualified for the DWP cold weather payment following the cold snaps this week

Cost of living crisis

Brits urged to check eligibility for cost of living payment activated this week

The bill cutting check was hailed as a

The bill cutting check was hailed as a

Cost of living crisis

The energy bill cutting hack called a 'no-brainer' by Martin Lewis

The regulator said the increase would see the typical bill for a household in England, Scotland and Wales increase

The regulator said the increase would see the typical bill for a household in England, Scotland and Wales increase

Cost of living crisis

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Energy bills will rise again from January as Ofgem confirms price cap increase

Check out some of the amazing photos taken by our camera club members

Check out some of the amazing photos taken by our camera club members

Eight wonderful photos taken by our camera club members

Warning ahead of Black Friday as Scots lose almost £2k a day to online scams

Here is when schools will break up for the Christmas holidays in East Renfrewshire

Here is when schools will break up for the Christmas holidays in East Renfrewshire

When do schools break up for the 2024 Christmas holidays in East Renfrewshire?

Trending Across Scotland

Surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse

When do schools break up for the 2024 Christmas holidays in East Renfrewshire?

Barrhead councillor named Lifetime Legend after 25 years of service

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

Parking to be banned on street for five days

Silverburn restaurant named 'best in Scotland' is celebrating 10th anniversary

Sport

Gary Lineker has said it was “the right time” for him to leave BBC's Match of the Day.

'Be yourself': Gary Lineker discusses his BBC Match of the Day replacement

The REN96 swim team won a variety of medals

The REN96 swim team won a variety of medals

Renfrewshire swim team make a splash at competition with lots of personal bests

Girls' football team encouraged to be

Girls' football team encouraged to be

Girls' football team battle it out in game against their own mums

Swimming pools to shut for ten weeks for 'essential maintenance': Here's when

Swimming pools to shut for ten weeks for 'essential maintenance': Here's when

East Renfrewshire Council

Swimming pools to shut for ten weeks for 'essential maintenance'

The home side lost 3-2 in the cup clash

The home side lost 3-2 in the cup clash

Neilston boss rues 'missed opportunity' after East Stirlingshire defeat

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National Sport

Richard Whitehead believes the London Paralympics were a missed opportunity to promote greater inclusion in sport (Dare to Defy handout)

Richard Whitehead believes the London Paralympics were a missed opportunity to promote greater inclusion in sport (Dare to Defy handout)

Richard Whitehead feels 2012 was missed opportunity to make sport more inclusive

England’s Ben Stokes (Nick Potts/PA)

England’s Ben Stokes (Nick Potts/PA)

Ben Stokes says he is managing ‘back end’ of career

Pep Guardiola was frustrated after Manchester City threw away a 3-0 lead (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola was frustrated after Manchester City threw away a 3-0 lead (Martin Rickett/PA)

Man City collapse ‘difficult to swallow’ – Pep Guardiola

England’s Joe Root (John Walton/PA)

England’s Joe Root (John Walton/PA)

Five talking points as England begin final Test series of 2024

Bukayo Saka scored a penalty for Arsenal (Armando Franca/AP)

Bukayo Saka scored a penalty for Arsenal (Armando Franca/AP)

Arsenal make Mikel Arteta proud after smashing Sporting Lisbon

File photo dated 29-08-2024 of England’s Ben Stokes (John Walton/PA)

File photo dated 29-08-2024 of England’s Ben Stokes (John Walton/PA)

Ben Stokes joins cricket world in marking 10th anniversary of Phil Hughes’ death

Groundbreaking inclusive sport documentary set to hit screens

Groundbreaking inclusive sport documentary set to hit screens

Groundbreaking inclusive sport documentary set to hit screens

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The new Friday date will be headlined by four-piece folk-pop outfit Tide Lines

Cultural attractions

Music festival set to take place in Rouken Glen Park in 2025

Isabella Briggs

Little Princess Trust

Kind-hearted Isabella donates locks to help other kids

Leith Hall and Mount Stuart were named among the best stately homes in the UK

Why these Scottish spots have been named among the best stately homes in the UK

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Figures show bus mileage in England remains 11% below pre-pandemic levels (Alamy/PA)

Figures show bus mileage in England remains 11% below pre-pandemic levels (Alamy/PA)

Bus mileage 11% below pre-Covid levels

Aston Martin has seen its shares come under further pressure after it alerted over profits for the second time in as many months (PA)

Aston Martin has seen its shares come under further pressure after it alerted over profits for the second time in as many months (PA)

Aston Martin shares hit after latest profit alert and cash-call

Companies are required to ensure customers are well-informed and supported during and after sewage flooding and that extra help is available for customers who need it (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Companies are required to ensure customers are well-informed and supported during and after sewage flooding and that extra help is available for customers who need it (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Too many households let down and abandoned after sewer floods – report

Richard O’Rawe, Ruth McGinley and Derek Keilty are among those who have been presented with the awards (Arts Council NI/PA)

Richard O’Rawe, Ruth McGinley and Derek Keilty are among those who have been presented with the awards (Arts Council NI/PA)

Artists receive grants to create projects showcasing work for new audiences

The current target is to phase out new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 (PA)

The current target is to phase out new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 (PA)

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Business Secretary to face MPs amid concerns over electric vehicle mandate

Marius Borg Hoiby is the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit (Lise Aserud/NTB via AP, File)

Marius Borg Hoiby is the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit (Lise Aserud/NTB via AP, File)

Son of Norway’s Crown Princess to be released from custody amid rape allegations

Mikheil Kavelashvili was nominated by the governing Georgian Dream party as a candidate for president (AP)

Mikheil Kavelashvili was nominated by the governing Georgian Dream party as a candidate for president (AP)

Georgia’s governing party selects former footballer as presidential candidate

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