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Anti-violence campaign targets teens
AN online campaign to raise awareness of teen relationship abuse in West Central Scotland has been launched today (Wednesday) by the Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) and Zero Tolerance.
A NEILSTON man is spearheading a campaign to have a dedicated war memorial in the village.
Travel firm named best employer
BARRHEAD Travel has scooped the title of 'Best Employer' at the Scottish Business Awards.
Bomber speaks in first TV interview
A revealing documentary which claims to uncover new evidence surrounding Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi will air tonight (Monday).
A NEW hearing drop-in centre in Neilston has been visited by a Scottish Parliament MSP.
The pupils and staff in St Johns primary school have been working together to renew the Unicef Rights Respecting Schools award.
A CHARITY campaigner from Barrhead has been named as the town's breast cancer champion.
IT'S weddy, steady, wow! Excited grooms and brides-to-be are gearing up for the most exclusive wedding show of the year.
A DECISION to block plans for a controversial 60ft high mobile phone mast just yards from a Barrhead play park has been overturned by the Scottish Government.
WITH freezing temperatures hitting most of the area this week, residents are being warned to be be prepared.
MORE young men are committing suicide in Scotland than in England and Wales, according to a new study.
COUNTLESS tots and their parents descended on a specialised play bus when it dropped in to Barrhead last week.
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.
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.
'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".
WE have teamed-up with our friends at Loch Lomond Aquarium for an EXCLUSIVE money saving offer!
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.
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.
GP's across Scotland are being asked to help people keep warm in their homes and afford their fuel bills.
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.
PUPILS at Carlibar Primary had a fun-filled day of celebrations in honour of Robert Burns.
