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• Published: 28 Jul 2010 08:00

  “I’m working from home today!”

  A few years ago, if a colleague said they were working from home, you can bet there would be a number of people rolling their eyes in disbelief: after all, working from home was nothing more than a euphemism for “I had a few too many last night and I’m not feeling great – the sofa’s by the computer and the phone’s in my pocket…”

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 08:00

  Will unpaid overtime keep your job safe?

  With current employment uncertainty, it’s only natural to want to protect yourself against redundancy. But if you’re always the first to give up your lunch break, the first to come in early and the last to leave every night, it could be that you’re being taken advantage of.

• Published: 27 Jul 2010 09:30

  Advice for Mums returning to work

  With all the negative press about the state of the economy and the resulting increase in unemployment, it is not surprising that mums currently on career breaks are “conditioned” into thinking and accepting that a return to work in the current climate will be tough if not unachievable. Majella Wilkins from Return2WorkMums offers advice to those who have taken a career break and want to get back into employment.

• Published: 22 Jul 2010 09:39

  Pub boss guilty of murder

  A PUB boss who stabbed a drinker to death in the middle of his packed bar faces life in jail.

• Published: 22 Jul 2010 09:30

  Rampant Lie secure trophy

  Arthurlie began their pre-season campaign in fine style and also collected some silverware at the same time on Saturday.

• Published: 14 Jul 2010 09:30

  Pub worker denies murder

  THE murder trial of a pub worker who was overhead saying ‘I’m going away for a long time for this’ - began last week.

• Published: 14 Jul 2010 09:30

  Gold for town's karate kid

  A BARRHEAD sports star is top of his game after battling back against injury to triumph in a national competition.

• Published: 14 Jul 2010 09:30

  Star signings ready to make Lie debut

  ARTHURLIE’S new-look side will be in action for the first time this Saturday as they take on Craigroyston at Dunterlie.

• Published: 8 Jul 2010 11:20

  Popular mum dies suddenly

  A DISTRAUGHT schoolboy has been left devastated after his mum died suddenly in their home last week.

• Published: 8 Jul 2010 11:17

  Barrhead boy is world champ

  A BARRHEAD youngster has danced his way to success to become a world champion.

• Published: 8 Jul 2010 11:08

  High hopes for street party

  BUSINESS owners in a popular shopping area say a street party will boost their profile but claim it is the least they deserve.

• Published: 8 Jul 2010 10:04

  Pro to teach budding talent

  BUDDIES legend Ricky Gillies is hoping to inspire the next crop of stars after finally hanging up his boots.

• Published: 30 Jun 2010 13:46

  'Row is damaging business'

  A GROUP of unhappy taxi drivers have told how an ongoing row between East Renfrewshire Council and Strathclyde Police is affecting their livelihoods.

• Last updated: 30 Jun 2010 13:45

  Cat killer battered

  A CONVICTED cat killer was seriously assaulted at the weekend, suffering severe injuries.

• Published: 30 Jun 2010 13:44

  Lie make double midfield swoop

  ARTHURLIE's midfield was bolstered this week as Michael Keenan and Stevie Miller put pen to paper on deals to see them join the Dunterlie Park side.

• Published: 23 Jun 2010 16:43

  Pub loses licence

  A NOTORIOUS Barrhead pub has had its licence suspended after a riot broke out following an Old Firm game.

• Published: 23 Jun 2010 16:41

  Taxi row rumbles on

  POLICE chiefs have again failed in their bid to shut down a Barrhead taxi firm.

• Published: 23 Jun 2010 16:33

  Lie's top scorer leaves the club

  STAR Arthurlie striker Craig Malcolm has taken the leap into the senior ranks after being snapped up by Stranraer.

• Published: 17 Jun 2010 13:10

  Cold blooded murder

  A MURDER witness has spoken of the horror of losing his best pal in a brutal glass attack.

• Published: 17 Jun 2010 13:09

  Pub targeted in raid

  ALMOST 50 cops raided a Barrhead pub last week in a bid to nail a suspected local drug baron.

• Published: 9 Jun 2010 15:03

  Mum murdered' man, 61

  A BARRHEAD mum has gone on trial accused of murdering a 61-year-old man. Elizabeth Shields, 33, denies murdering John Cook in the town on October 28 last year.

• Last updated: 9 Jun 2010 15:01

  Queen's Award for ARC team

  A TOP group were left speechless after their dedication to the community saw them receive the highest accolade in Britain.

• Published: 9 Jun 2010 15:00

  LIE SNAP UP EX LEEDS MIDFIELDER

  ARTHURLIE have already started re-building their squad for next season after announcing the signing of ex Leeds United starlet Steven McKeown.

• Published: 2 Jun 2010 14:25

  How could they ruin play area?

  HEARTLESS thugs ripped apart thousands of pounds worth of nursery play equipment.

• Published: 2 Jun 2010 14:18

  'Give drivers a break'

  A PUB owner and his customers have slammed the parking tickets being handed out to drivers in two of the town's busiest streets.

• Published: 26 May 2010 14:05

  Drunk man attacked boy

  A MAN who was drunk when he chased and then assaulted a schoolboy has escaped a jail term.

• Published: 26 May 2010 14:02

  Firefighters' plea

  THE town's fire chief has urged residents - especially school kids - to consider the consequences of setting grass and rubbish fires this summer.

• Published: 26 May 2010 13:59

  Bus passengers hit out at bus firm

  ANGRY residents are seething at the latest changes to Barrhead's bus timetable.

• Published: 26 May 2010 13:57

  MEADOW END LIE'S CUP HOPES

  ARTHURLIE'S dreams of West of Scotland Cup glory are over after Irvine Meadow fought back from two goals down to win a dreaded penalty shoot-out.

• Published: 26 May 2010 10:00

  Scan scam What are the crooks after?

  “ALL cash machines in the area are vulnerable” to a scam uncovered in Clydebank last week.