Barrhead News

We are taking another trip down memory lane. Among the stories featured this week is when the local fire service teamed up a supermarket to make the town a safer place.
Full story: https://trib.al/FXk1Mp7

A true inspiration ❤

'Inspiration': Barrhead Girlguiding volunteer to retire after nearly 50 years service A Barrhead Girlguide volunteer has been honoured for serving almost 50 years as a guide leader.

Buying alcohol for children could leave you facing a fine or jail time

New summer campaign targets underage street drinking Police have collaborated with retailers and alcohol companies for a campaign to tackle youth street drinking.

Discover Horrible Histories in the making at Martin Brown exhibition

Discover Horrible Histories in the making at Martin Brown exhibition Families can discover the captivating world of Martin Brown’s Horrible Histories and learn his techniques at the Dick Institute this summer. By…

He is aiming to raise £10k 💪

'We were devastated': Dad to honour stillborn son with burpee challenge A bereaved dad will be attempting almost 3000 burpees in seven hours to raise money for charity, after his son was stillborn last December.

What do you think about the plans? 🤔

Plans to create new car wash and valet in Barrhead Plans have been put forward to create a car wash and valet in Barrhead.

We are taking another trip down memory lane. Among the stories featured this week is when a Barrhead nursery welcomed some new faces. Recognise anyone here?
Full story: https://trib.al/YEnQDyH

This is exciting! ⚽

Football club making progress on new £1.6 million Astro pitch build A football club in Giffnock is undergoing a £1.6 million upgrade to become the best community football facility.

He boasted of his exploits and enlisted others to carry out similar crimes on his behalf.
Read here: https://trib.al/JxJsuxk

Barrhead workers dismissed 'out of the blue' win huge pay-out

A free fun day with bouncy castle, face painting and more will take place in Barrhead tomorrow 🥳
More info here: https://trib.al/iegM9aj

A warning has been issued ❌

'Do not eat': Asda crisps are a 'possible health risk' as recall issued Asda is recalling its Extra Special Sea Salt & Chardonnay Wine Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps due to a 'possible health risk'

We love this photo by camera club member Michael Dick 📸
To see this and more of the amazing photos featured this week visit: https://trib.al/7qAWcQl

Meet Blair McDougall - East Renfrewshire’s new MP.
The 46-year-old is known for being the head strategist for the Better Together campaign during the 2014 independence referendum, but here is a bit more about the constituency's new representative at Westminster.
Full story: https://trib.al/FLT0N3q

Full election results as East Renfrewshire votes in new MP

We love these photos taken by camera club members! 🥰

Eight incredible photos taken by our camera club members Our talented camera club members from across the West of Scotland have been sharing the amazing photos that they have captured.

The four men, aged between 38 and 69, pleaded not guilty

Four men to stand trial in Police Scotland's only unsolved murder case FOUR suspects are to stand trial accused of murdering a man in 2019.

What a boost for the area!

Travel agent plans to revamp its Newton Mearns store A travel agent has announced plans to revamp three of its stores in and around Glasgow.

Meet James Callaghan. The Neilston's dad's art career has taken off since retiring last year.
He has illustrated a new children's book inspired by the heart-warming true story of a cat adopted by a very unlikely family.
James took on the opportunity after being contacted by an author thousands of miles away in Malaysia.
Find out more about the book and the amazing real-life cat at the centre of the tale here: https://trib.al/Alk5f4H

It's almost here!

'Wait is almost over': European retailer to open at Silverburn this week The opening date for a new store at Silverburn has been revealed.

Watch the moment knife-wielding Neilston man laughs as he tries to stab police

What a nice offer!

Silverburn restaurant named 'best' in Scotland offering free meals A Silverburn restaurant is offering free meals this summer to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

The final countdown is on to the General Election this Thursday (July 4).

The people of Barrhead share their top concerns ahead of the General Election The final countdown is on to the General Election which is set to take place this Thursday (July 4).

Warning issued of Universal Credit change as 'payments could stop'

A Barrhead Girlguiding volunteer is set to retire after nearly 50 years of service.
Margaret Mary has been teaching girls life skills including first aid and taking them on trips since first joining in the 1970s.
Thank you for your dedication 👏❤
Full story: https://trib.al/q8N6WOJ

The final countdown is on to the General Election this Thursday.
As the big day approaches, we asked people living in Barrhead what issues are important to them.
Full story: https://trib.al/hlmXpNM

Major plans unveiled for new Greggs and Starbucks

Plans submitted for new car wash and valet in Barrhead 🧼

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East Renfrewshire bin workers to go on strike in the next few weeks Glasgow's cleansing workers will go on strike in the next few weeks.