Sporting heroes are set to inspire pupils

RUGBY star John Barclay is set to become a Sports Champion in Barrhead High School, while Scotland hockey ace William Marshall joins pupils at St Luke's High.

Posted 7 Feb 2012 09:30

All smiles on board the bus

COUNTLESS tots and their parents descended on a specialised play bus when it dropped in to Barrhead last week.

Posted 7 Feb 2012 09:30

'Cannabis farm' discovered by police

A BARRHEAD landlord who became suspicious about "renovations" being carried out by tenants in a home in the town's Springfield Road was shocked when police discovered a "cannabis farm".

Posted 6 Feb 2012 09:30

Generous donations from Masonic lodges

A unique ceremony took place on Saturday when representatives of six charities were invited to a Masonic function where they each collected £1,700 cheques.

Posted 6 Feb 2012 09:30

Pothole fight goes on

MSP Jackson Carlaw says the weight of evidence in recent Barrhead News reports of the area's chronic potholes problem fully bears out his demand for a national road maintenance fund.

Posted 4 Feb 2012 09:30

Our heroes need Barrhead's support

A BARRHEAD family are asking generous residents to have a great night out at a fun disco - to support the men and women who put their lives on the line in hostile territory every day of the week.

Posted 4 Feb 2012 09:30

Pupils are Bard at work

PUPILS at Carlibar Primary had a fun-filled day of celebrations in honour of Robert Burns.

Posted 3 Feb 2012 09:30

Bravedart is battling back

A BARRHEAD darts ace who fell victim to thyroid cancer is winning the most crucial battle of his life - while getting set to take part in the Scottish Open in Renfrew next month.

Posted 3 Feb 2012 09:30

Big freeze on the way?

AN icy Siberian blast is predicted to hit Barrhead and Neilston this weekend.

Posted 27 Jan 2012 09:30

Big freeze on the way?

AN icy Siberian blast is predicted to hit Barrhead this weekend.

Posted 27 Jan 2012 09:30

Timetable revealed for Monte Carlo Rally

The schedule for Sunday's hotly anticipated Monte Carlo Rally has been revealed.

Posted 27 Jan 2012 09:30

Bus boss promises services are safe

THE boss of bus firm McGill's has promised Barrhead and Neilston passengers: "Your services are safe with us".

Posted 24 Jan 2012 09:30

Firm dumps waste plan for Barrhead

THE firm behind a plan to build "the biggest waste incinerator in Western Europe" in East Ren has dumped its plan to open a Barrhead satellite plant for the venture.

Posted 23 Jan 2012 09:30

Hop on the play bus

A colourful interactive play bus is pulling in to Barrhead, so that parents and carers of tots can hop on board and find out how to play, talk and read.

Posted 21 Jan 2012 09:30