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Exploring Syrian culture was a really tasty treat
BARRHEAD residents celebrated the town’s diversity as they indulged in a taste of Syria with the area’s refugee families. Dozens of people flocked to the From Syria to Scotland event at St Andrew’s Church Hall to tantalise their tastebuds with
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Author’s colourful tales see him nominated for ‘Tartan Noir’ prize
BARRHEAD author Chris Brookmyre is hoping for double success in a prestigious contest after being nominated for not one but two prizes. Chris is among the cream of the crop in Scottish crime literature to be listed for the 2019 McIlvanney Prize
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Youngsters celebrate International Mud Day
YOUNGSTERS from across East Renfrewshire celebrated International Mud Day at Rouken Glen Park. Greenbank Nursery’s Woodland Play team organised the fun initiative on Saturday, with children and their families embracing the muddy side of life as
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New bid to extinguish threat of wildfires
CONCERNS have been raised over an increase in the number of wildfires being recorded by the emergency services. New figures show there were a total of 223 such incidents in the Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde region between June
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Carlaw nails his colours to the mast in support of diversity
EFFORTS being made to boost diversity in the nursing profession in Scotland have been welcomed by Eastwood MSP Jackson Carlaw. Mr Carlaw was speaking after the Royal College of Nursing in Scotland visited Holyrood to host a diversity exhibition
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Council’s unsung heroes get chance to shine at annual awards event
COUNCIL staff in East Renfrewshire have been honoured for their efforts to maintain the best possible service for residents. More than 100 staff gathered at Clarkston Hall to celebrate the achievements of colleagues from across the council and
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Police hunt car vandal
POLICE have launched an investigation after a car was vandalised in a Barrhead street. Sometime late at night on Thursday, June 27, or in the early hours of Friday, June 28, the front windscreen of the vehicle was smashed while it was parked in
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Health chiefs urged to ‘think big’ in bid to end hospital parking problem
Calls have been made for a multi-storey car park to be built at the Royal Alexandra Hospital to make life easier for staff who travel to their work. It follows the decision by health chiefs to operate a barrier at the Paisley hospital to protect
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Youngsters are game for a laugh during trip to shopping mall
YOUNGSTERS can have a barrow-load of fun playing at being construction workers in a ‘building site’ made especially for them. Or they can jump-start the summer holidays by driving around a mini town in toy cars on marked roads with traffic lights
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Levels of sick leave on the rise at council
CONCERNS have been raised after levels of staff absence at East Renfrewshire Council increased last year. Figures show there were an average of 10 sick days per employee from April 2018 to March 2019 – a rise from eight-and-a-half days in the same
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Joe tells all to Her Majesty as he collects MBE for services to charity
A POPULAR member of staff at a Barrhead school was beaming with pride as he collected his MBE from the Queen. Joe Herd, who is head of social justice and community at St Luke’s High, was recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours List for services
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Oor Wullie sculptures capture Barrhead’s imagination
FAMILIES have been hitting the streets of Barrhead to follow Oor Wullie’s BIG Bucket Trail. More than 200 sculptures of the iconic character have been placed across Scotland, with Barrhead joining in the fun by showcasing two statues. It is part
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Ex-soldier on cloud nine after learning to climb against odds
A FORMER soldier proved sight loss is no barrier to reaching new heights after mastering climbing in a week-long event supported by charities Scottish War Blinded and Blind Veterans UK. A 12-strong troop, all living with vision impairment, were
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Housebuilder’s unusual donation means schoolkids can fly the flag
FLAGS are flying proudly over Neilston Primary School and Madras Family Centre, thanks to a donation from housebuilder Taylor Wimpey. The company’s donation of three flagpoles means pupils are now able to hoist three flags to welcome guests to