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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Wednesday March 8, 2023

Jackson Carlaw: Rishi Sunak’s achievements vindicate his backers for PM
Last summer, former Conservative leader William Hague stated his support for Rishi Sunak to become the next UK Prime Minister because he is a “highly disciplined” and “rational individual”.

A multi-million pound funding shortfall is having an impact on council services

COLUMN Owen O'Donnell: Budget gap left council with difficult decisions to make

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Meeting up with members of the Neilston Well Walks group was a real pleasure

COLUMN Tom Arthur: Joining walking group for a stroll was well worth it

Kirsten Oswald: First Minister’s resignation leads to time of reflection

Column Kirsten Oswald: First Minister’s resignation leads to time of reflection

Tom Arthur with John Leckie (left) and Stephen McLellan, of RAMH

Tom Arthur: Support providers deserve huge thanks for vital work

Provost Montague, left, and community champion Stan Esson, right

Mary Montague: Community champions are shining example to us all

Kirsten Oswald MP at the National Autistic Society’s Barrhead branch

Kirsten Oswald: Recess is important time to catch up in our communities

Stewart Paterson: Ofgem are toothless we must do more to stop the energy price hikes

opinion Stewart Paterson: Ofgem are toothless we must do more to stop the energy price hikes

League tables are now being applied to primary as well as secondary schools - a move which has attracted criticism from some who think it’s unfair to rank pupils’ performance at such a young age

opinion Opinion: Primary league tables? There are better ways of measuring school success

Stephanie shares her thoughts on the reopening of gyms and fitness centres

MY BIG PHAT PHILOSOPHY Adjusting to the ‘new normal’ as gyms reopen

Make sure change in routine doesn’t have a negative impact on health

My big PHAT Philosophy Make sure change in routine doesn’t have a negative impact on health

Voters who backed Boris Johnson at the election are monitoring his performance

OPINION Kirsten Oswald: Prime Minister is woefully out of touch with reality

Setting the budget for the year ahead is a key task for the Scottish Government

OPINION Tom Arthur: Budget plans will support our vital public services

The official opening of Maidenhill Primary was a cause for celebration

OPINION Tony Buchanan: Pupils will enjoy first-class education at new school

I was honoured to attend this year’s Holocaust Memorial commemoration

Opinion Jim Fletcher: Holocaust Memorial event was poignant experience

East Renfrewshire voted to reject Brexit

Opinion Westminster is divorced from the lives of ordinary people

Resolutions are hard but we can all make a difference

Opinion Resolutions are hard but we can all make a difference

There’s nothing wrong with changing your mind from time to time

Opinion A change of heart could be the best decision you make

Christmas should be a time for giving, not just receiving

Opinion Christmas should be a time for giving, not just receiving

Bathroom Makeover Inspiration on a Budget. credit: Unsplash

COMMERCIAL FEATURE Bathroom Makeover Inspiration on a Budget

Tony Buchanan: A new year brings exciting times for East Renfrewshire

Tony Buchanan: A new year brings exciting times for East Renfrewshire

Paul Masterton: We can all help make sure 2019 is a year to remember

Paul Masterton: We can all help make sure 2019 is a year to remember

Peter Greenwood: Let’s say a fond farewell to 2018...and party on in 2019

Peter Greenwood: Let’s say a fond farewell to 2018...and party on in 2019

Jim Fletcher: We can all be proud of our community’s unsung heroes

Jim Fletcher: We can all be proud of our community’s unsung heroes

Ella Hunt gives zombies plenty of stick through her starring role in Anna and The Apocalypse

Peter Greenwood: Zombie movie with Scottish twist is pure dead brilliant

President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion on the First Step Act, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in Gulfport, Miss. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon).

Peter Greenwood Pulse FM: It’s grossly unfair for journalists to be called ‘enemies of the people’

Peter Greenwood Pulse FM: Paying a visit to the opticians has real specs appeal

Peter Greenwood Pulse FM: Paying a visit to the opticians has real specs appeal

I was honoured to attend events marking 100 years since the end of World War One

Tony Buchanan: Armistice services gave us chance to honour the fallen

Paul Masterton MP: Boost for NHS shows this is a government that cares

Paul Masterton MP: Boost for NHS shows this is a government that cares

A crowd gathered to light candles in memory of victims of the Pittsburgh shooting

Jim Fletcher: Attack on innocent people was an attack on all of us

Michael McEwan praised the launch of the Access to Elected Office fund.

Michael McEwan: Launch of fund helps to remove barriers faced by disabled people

Peter Greenwood: I won’t be splashing out to witness Return of the Mac

Peter Greenwood: I won’t be splashing out to witness Return of the Mac

Demonstrators at a Brexit protest march in Edinburgh, which is demanding a final vote on the Brexit deal. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday March 24, 2018. See PA story POLITICS Brexit. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Tom Arthur: UK Government edging ever closer to disastrous No Deal

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Peter Greenwood: Here’s a heads up for selfish folk...it’s time to turn down the volume

Many young Palestinians told me that their leadership is old and weak

Jackson Carlaw MSP: Visit to Israel and occupied territories was a privilege

An artist’s impression of the new nurseries in East Renfrewshire

Tony Buchanan: Nursery plan is investment in future of our children

Peter Greenwood: I do hope you’re listening, Karma? It really is time to get a move on...

Peter Greenwood: I do hope you’re listening, Karma? It really is time to get a move on...

Paul Masterton MP: Support poured in for pub contest

Paul Masterton MP: Support poured in for pub contest

Universal Credit

Comment: Arrival of Universal Credit is an unwelcome change

Comment: A good night out Disney get much better than this...

Barrhead united in love of tea, coffee and cake

Barrhead united in love of tea, coffee and cake

Peter Greenwood: Thinking on your feet is key

Peter Greenwood: Thinking on your feet is key

Michael McEwan: Plenty of events happening in Barrhead

Michael McEwan: Plenty of events happening in Barrhead

Parliament back in business after busy summer of visits

Parliament back in business after busy summer of visits

Let karma deal with enemies while you stay out of trouble

Let karma deal with enemies while you stay out of trouble

Peter Greenwood: Life is too short to bear a grudge

Peter Greenwood: Life is too short to bear a grudge

Jackson Carlaw: Making sure people feel safe should be a priority

Jackson Carlaw: Making sure people feel safe should be a priority

Police and council representatives at the I Am Me launch

Comment: Community spirit alive and well in East Renfrewshire

Tune in, folks... you’ll soon be hearing a lot more from me

Comment: Tune in, folks... you’ll soon be hearing a lot more from me

Comment: Exam results could be start of exciting future for pupils

Comment: Exam results could be start of exciting future for pupils

Comment: Hydro left me on crest of a wave

Comment: Hydro left me on crest of a wave

Meeting community heroes is highlight of Provost role

Jim Fletcher: Meeting community heroes is highlight of Provost role

Peter Greenwood: Gymnastics didn’t require much exercise

Peter Greenwood: Gymnastics didn’t require much exercise

Failure to secure right Brexit deal would be catastrophic

Failure to secure right Brexit deal would be catastrophic