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Barrhead grandad shares story of rebuilding his life after stroke
A Barrhead grandfather, who rebuilt his life after a stroke, has shared his story of living with language disorder aphasia and helping others negotiate life with the condition. Martin McKelvie suffered a stroke in March 2022 which left him with
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New MP reveals moment he knew he was on verge of 'special' victory
East Renfrewshire’s new MP Blair McDougall has revealed the moment he felt he and his team were on the verge a “special” General Election win. The former head strategist for the Better Together campaign during the 2014 independence referendum swept
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Here's what the people of Barrhead think of the General Election result
FOLLOWING last week's General Election, The Barrhead News spoke to residents to hear their thoughts on the result, and their hopes for the new government. The East Renfrewshire constituency is one which has switched from SNP to Labour. Blair
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Police arrest man 'found with spray cans' in plush suburb
Police have arrested a 22-year-old "found with spray cans" in Newton Mearns. Officers spotted a man on Hunter Drive acting in a suspicious manner just after midnight on Monday, July 8. He made off from police but was subsequently apprehended
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'Privilege of my life': Kirsten Oswald comments following election defeat
The SNP's Kirsten Oswald has described being East Renfrewshire’s MP as the “privilege of my life” as she offered her best wishes to her successor. Ms Oswald won 13,514 votes in last Thursday’s General Election but lost the seat to Scottish Labour's
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'Really pleased': Ladies' golf team raise nearly £2k for cause close to their heart
The ladies' team at East Renfrewshire Golf Club has raised nearly £2,000 for a health charity in honour of its captain's family members who have suffered from strokes. The members raised £1,720 for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) through a
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Council launches new videos showcasing 'hidden gems' in East Renfrewshire
East Renfrewshire council has launched a series of new videos showcasing some hidden gems and beautiful walks in the area, calling them “a great source of inspiration for anyone looking for things to do locally over the summer holidays.” Funded
