Cash from Freemasons helps struggling families through tough times
FREEMASONS in East Renfrewshire have donated cash to help people who are struggling to make ends meet.
Long wait continues for return of gyms and swimming pools
LEISURE staff in East Renfrewshire are gearing up to reopen gyms and swimming pools as lockdown is eased...but those who are keen to take the plunge or enjoy a workout might have to wait another six weeks.
‘It was like a shark on a lead': Dog suffers horrific attack in busy street
AN animal lover has called for tough action to be taken against the owner of an “out of control” dog that savaged his prized pooch in a busy street.
East Renfrewshire man is putting Scotland on the map by using Lego
AN East Renfrewshire man is a step closer to putting Scotland on the world map...by using Lego.
Family centre gets top marks from inspectors after unannounced visit
EDUCATION watchdogs have issued a glowing report card to a centre providing day care for children in Barrhead.
East Renfrewshire woman's street library praised at Westminster
AN enterprising East Renfrewshire woman who set up a street library to keep people’s spirits high during lockdown has been praised at Westminster.
Festive celebrations under threat as virus crisis causes uncertainty
ORGANISERS of Barrhead’s Christmas lights switch-on admit they may be forced to pull the plug on this year’s event unless further progress in tackling coronavirus is made.
Activist defends ‘anti-English’ border demo
A BARRHEAD activist who displayed a banner demanding that ‘England get out of Scotland’ as he staged a controversial protest at the border between the two countries has defended his actions.
New programme of outdoor exercise sessions is fit for purpose
FITNESS gurus have launched a series of outdoor bootcamp and body pump sessions to keep people active and in good spirits in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
£100,000 award pays for pop-up cycle paths
COUNCIL chiefs in East Renfrewshire are to spend £100,000 on measures to make it safer for residents to ditch the car and cycle or walk on essential journeys.
