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

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

Determined lawyers Banking on success

TWO women lawyers who both spent months on the dole despite brilliant academic results refused to give up on their dream, and are now running Neilston's only legal office.

Posted 20 Jan 2012 09:30

Determined lawyers Banking on success

TWO women lawyers who both spent months on the dole despite brilliant academic results refused to give up on their dream, and are now running Neilston's only legal office.

Posted 20 Jan 2012 09:30

Pupils are in the dock

BARRHEAD and Neilston pupils turned lawyer for the day to find who was really to blame in one of the strangest cases ever to come before a Scottish court.

Posted 16 Jan 2012 09:30

Greenbelt campaign gathers momentum

A former politician has thrown his weight behind the bid to stop developers creating another major housing scheme on Neilston's under-pressure greenbelt land.

Posted 14 Jan 2012 09:30

Tributes for tragic Gavin

A POIGNANT shrine made up of scarves and Neilston Juniors strips has been left in tribute to the young man killed in a road accident in the village.

Posted 13 Jan 2012 09:30

Drink drivers will be banned for a year

POLICE are launching a tough Christmas crackdown on drink drivers across Barrhead and Neilston.

Posted 20 Dec 2011 09:30

Petition progress

The petition to save BBC Introducing in Scotland, which is hosted by Neilston's Ally McCrae, is making significant progress and is set to be debated in the House of Commons.

Posted 19 Dec 2011 09:30

Protect your pipes

RESIDENTS are being reminded to take steps to ensure Barrhead and Neilston's homes and businesses are protected this winter.

Posted 19 Dec 2011 09:30

Neilston show faces an uncertain future

NEILSTON'S famous Cattle Show is being put at risk by soaring costs and red tape regulations, according to delegates at a major national conference.

Posted 15 Dec 2011 09:30

Cadet's trip of a lifetime

A NEILSTON air cadet's work was so outstanding he won the chance to go on a remarkable bush trek to Zululand on a mission to teach orphaned children.

Posted 8 Dec 2011 09:30

More wild weather on the way

The Met Office has issued its highest level of warning over severe winds expected to hit East Renfrewshire tomorrow (Thursday).

Posted 7 Dec 2011 09:30