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Number 13 is lucky for some

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:34:49 GMT

AN EAST Renfrewshire Boys’ Brigade company has achieved a personal first in its history.

MSP slates council managers wage bill

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:27:25 GMT

AN MSP has slammed East Renfrewshire council for “lining the pockets of executives and directors”.

Six figure car raid in Newton Mearns

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:10:30 GMT

CARS worth more than £100,000 were stolen in Newton Mearns on Monday night.

Denmark charity cycle delayed after accident

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:04:10 GMT

A PAIR of Giffnock soccer centre coaches were scuppered in their bid to complete the charity trip of a lifetime all the way to Denmark.

Your view: to vote or not to vote on EU

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:58 GMT

THE prospect of a referendum on whether or not the UK should remain in the European Union looked closer to becoming a reality as of this week.

ERC parking up the wrong tree

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:28:59 GMT

A BROOMBURN Drive resident is at loggerheads with East Renfrewshire council after a disabled parking permit mix-up.

Cat shot in head with air rifle

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:24:24 GMT

A CAT owned by a Newton Mearns couple has been left with a fractured skull after being shot in the head with an air rifle.

East Renfrewshire Business Awards shortlist announced

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:35:29 GMT

THE shortlist for the 2013 East Renfrewshire Business Awards has been announced.

East Ren businesses warned over German letter scam

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:02:22 GMT

TRADING standards has issued a warning after being alerted to a new business scam operating in East Renfrewshire.

Mearns youngsters say Give Us Cycle Space

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:52:12 GMT

MEARNS primary children are ready to hit the road after a visit from the Give Me Cycle Space campaign.

Cup final day safety and advice

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:59:22 GMT

POLICE have issued reminders to fans travelling to the Scottish Cup final at Hampden to ensure the days passes off smoothly.

It’s an Albert Drive party and everybody is invited

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:13:54 GMT

A TEA party for 80 people might sound like a lot of effort — but it’s all in a day’s work for the Albert Drive project team, launching the latest in a series of community arts initiatives aimed at showcasing the Pollokshields street’s best bits.

Neil goes top of the class

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:49:16 GMT

ONE former East Ren head boy has certainly gone to the top of the class — in a very special way

The show goes on for Southside Festival

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:11:18 GMT

IT may have rained on their parade, but Southside Festival revellers weren’t going to let bad weather get in the way of a good time.

East Ren 100% behind tobacco display ban

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:36:04 GMT

TRADING standards officers have reported 100 per cent compliance in a new ban on cigarette displays in East Renfrewshire shops.

Wind farm dispute yet to blow over

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:10:56 GMT

A NEW wind farm in East Renfrewshire has sparked a cash controversy among local residents.

Your view: sir Alex goes down in history

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:51:18 GMT

TO THE shock of many football fans, southsider Sir Alex Ferguson finally retired from Manchester United’s dugout last week.

Mearns pupils learn from the best

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:41:29 GMT

Mearns Primary welcomed one of Scotland’s top women footballers to the playground this week.

Netherlee on the classical music map

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:28:50 GMT

PROFESSIONAL musicians living in East Renfrewshire are set to put Netherlee on the musical map with a series of classical concerts.

School run parking restrictions

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:15:01 GMT

A NEW traffic order has been passed by East Renfrewshire council in a bid to reduce parking congestion outside schools.