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Greg Lee completed an epic two-year-long running challenge.

Dad's epic two-year-long challenge after 12 family members struck down by MND
Greg Lee completed an epic two-year-long running challenge as a tribute to 12 of his wife’s relatives struck down by MND.

Community choir prepares to celebrate 20th birthday

Community choir prepares to celebrate 20th birthday

Keith White, chair of the management board at Arthurlie Bowling Club

Boost for bowlers as replacement clubhouse finally opens its doors

Community growing group plants 100 native trees

Community growing group plants 100 native trees

Energy suppliers including British Gas, OVO and Utilita are providing free credit to eligible customers

Energy suppliers giving out up to £250 in free credit - who is eligible

Natalie McGarry

Natalie McGarry appeal hearing set for next month

East Renfrewshire Council has staged its annual Holocaust memorial event

Daughter shares parents' compelling story at Holocaust memorial event

Busby Glen Park was closed during a project to improve the sewer network

Call for residents to give their views on park improvements

Here are some of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, January 26

What to expect in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday January 26

Mrs Hinch to visit Silverburn for book signing

Mrs Hinch to visit Silverburn for book signing

Further lives lost to Covid in East Renfrewshire

Further lives lost to Covid in East Renfrewshire

Asda has announced a major shake-up of operations which will put up to jobs at risk and see many staff face pay cuts

Asda puts almost 300 jobs at risk as more than 4,000 staff face pay cuts

Experts reveal the one way drivers can avoid £1000 fines (Canva)

The one 'magic' button that could save drivers from £1000 fines

How you could save £800 a year on gas using this one simple life hack (PA)

Your Money Matters How you could save £800 a year on your gas bill using this simple DIY life hack

A travel expert has warned everyone to check the blank pages in their passports before they head off on holiday

Brits urged to check one thing before travelling abroad - or risk losing your holiday

Anger over snub for £20million plan to regenerate town centres

Anger over snub for £20million plan to regenerate town centres

Garden waste permit: Cost rise to help plug budget gap

Residents face 50% hike in cost of garden waste removal

Popular Mexican restaurant to open new location in East Renfrewshire

Popular Mexican restaurant to open new location in East Renfrewshire

Palmer urges Arthurlie players to rediscover their scoring form

Des Morris, centre, said he was

Hundreds of teachers stage pay protest outside council HQ

The alert claims most detections in Scotland were seen in fake oxycodone pills

Alert issued over detection of synthetic opioids in health board region

Royal Mail reminds customers to 'use up or swap out' non-barcoded stamps

Muirhead aims to steer steady ship at Neilston

Muirhead aims to steer steady ship at Neilston

Lulu is performing at Eastwood Park Theatre

Scottish music legend to perform sold-out show in East Renfrewshire

ScotRail to offer half price on all off peak fares for those using a special code (PA)

ScotRail is offering half price train tickets when you use this promo code

Product recall and 'do not eat' warning issued by M&S over allergy risk to some customers (NQ)

Marks and Spencer issues 'do not eat' warning over product with undeclared allergen

When is Burns Night 2023? Everything you need to know (PA)

When is Burns Night 2023? Everything you need to know

Background - an open book (Canva) Foreground - A portrait of Robert Burns (PA)

The modern Scottish poets rivalling Burns from Carol Ann Duffy to Jackie Kay

A drawing of Robert Burns. Credit: PA

10 facts every Scot should know about Robert Burns as we mark Burns Night 2023

What should you not do on Burns Night as national poet celebrated? (PA/Canva)

What you should not do when celebrating Burns Night this year

A total of £385,000 is up for grabs in the third round allocation

Funding pot aims to help regenerate towns and villages across East Renfrewshire

The giant storm water storage tank in Giffnock

Multi-million pound project to tackle sewer flooding approaches milestone

Barrhead top rated restaurant to close 'with a heavy heart' due to 'spiraling costs'

Two teens charged in connection with alleged break-ins

Police probe 'decapitate terfs' sign spotted in SNP politician photos at trans rally

Police probe 'decapitate terfs' sign spotted in SNP politician photos at trans rally

Views sought on Home for Lunch scheme

Views sought on Home for Lunch scheme

Want to go on holiday but on a budget? See these budget European city breaks

Want to go on holiday but on a budget? See these budget European city breaks

A new Netflix feature could block millions from streaming TV and films on the platform

Warning to Netflix users as millions set to be blocked from watching TV

British Gas, EDF, EoN, Octopus Energy and more customers could be paid to cut their electricity use tonight

National Grid will pay households to use less energy tonight

Customers on Economy 7 tariffs pay on average 46% more than others for energy bills

Warning millions could be hit with £116 energy bill hike this month

Dairy items saw some of the highest rises, with butters and spreads rising by almost 30%, milk rising by more than 26% and cheese increasing by 22%

Which? reveals full list of staggering price rises at supermarkets this year

Braidbar Primary pupils at the White Cart Water

New video shows how schoolkids have been embracing nature

Neil Wood and Raymond Kerr

Community organisation opens up on Sundays to provide warm hub

Tesco has said customers should bring the recalled item back to stores for a full refund due to the product containing an allergen not mentioned on the label

Tesco recall and 'do not eat' warning over possible health risk

Dwindling number of cash machines sparks concerns over ‘digital divide’

Dwindling number of cash machines sparks concerns over ‘digital divide’

Councillor Gordon Wallace gives the ‘thumbs up’ in the newly protected extended Huntly Park playing fields

Popular green space will be protected from unwanted development

MOT tests could change under NEW government plan

Drivers aged 70 and over urged to renew their driving licence - here’s how

Drivers aged 70 and over urged to renew their driving licence - here’s how

New venue joins Warm and Welcome Spaces initiative

New venue joins Warm and Welcome Spaces initiative

New Neilston gaffer ready to make his mark

Universal Credit claimants have been warned about phantom payments and should contact DWP if they have been affected

Universal Credit claimants warned over 'phantom' payments - what you should do

Bus firm delays withdrawal of under threat service

Bus firm delays withdrawal of under threat service

Fears raised over impact of council budget cuts on quality of education

Fears raised over impact of council budget cuts on quality of education

New technology to transform support for neurological patients

New technology to transform support for neurological patients