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Thousands to be affected as several busy Scottish train lines axed for two weeks

Rail replacement buses will operate on Glasgow, Kilmarnock and Ayrshire routes during major engineering works.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27

Scottish Labour win East Renfrewshire by-election

Scottish Labour have won the Barrhead, Liboside and Uplawmoor by-election in East Renfrewshire ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2025

Tributes pour in after death of 'one of a kind' long-serving councillor

Tributes have been paid to councillor and former East Renfrewshire Provost Betty Cunningham who has died aged 79

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2025

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Police called after dozens of protesters descend on bank set for closure

Police were called after protesters descended on a town’s last bank to campaign against its planned closure ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2025

Plans for a brand new £18m train station near Glasgow approved

PLANS for a brand-new £18m train station near Glasgow have been approved ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2024

Plans for new £18m train station submitted to Scottish council

PLANS for a new £18m train station in Barrhead have been submitted to East Renfrewshire Council...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2024

Police release statement as new Popeyes causes traffic drama

POLICE have issued a statement as the queue to visit Scotland's first Popeyes restaurant in Barrhead has caused congestion.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2023

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New mum encourages others to give birth in "home from home" Paisley maternity unit

Elena Romeo, 33, from Barrhead is delighted with the choice that she made.

Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023

Barrhead Chinese takeaway plan thrown out as appeal rejected

Councillors voted three to two in favour of upholding a ruling made by council planners, who decided the takeaway could increase 'odour nuisance, noise and disturbance'.

Glasgow Live · Jun 19, 2023

Well-established Barrhead pub hits the market for offers over £440,000

The Arthurlie Inn in Barrhead has hit the market for £440,000. It boasts a prominent location in the west end of the East Renfrewshire town's Main Street and overlooks the busy roundabout.

Glasgow Live · Jun 10, 2023

Appeal after Barrhead Chinese takeaway plan rejected over 'odour' concerns

Planners rejected the proposal over concerns about cooking odours, but there have been no objections from local residents.

Glasgow Live · Jun 6, 2023

Setback as highlight of Barrhead events calendar cancelled

All About Barrhead, the local Business Improvement District (BID), has announced that the Barrhead Rainbow Run 2023 will no longer be going ahead on June 10.

Daily Record · Jun 1, 2023

Here's how you can land new job as major retailer opens up in Barrhead

Those interested can book a place at their recruitment day.

Daily Record · May 18, 2023

Barrhead rail passengers face weeks of disruption as £63m project set to start

The work will be carried out between Saturday, June 24 and Friday, August 4.

Daily Record · May 18, 2023

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Insider UK · May 16, 2023

30 new jobs as Burger King opens in Barrhead

Four managerial positions are now being advertised for the new location

Glasgow Live · May 12, 2023

Anti-social behaviour in Barrhead rockets as community raise concerns

The local community have reported a spike in anti-social behaviour following incidents in the Church Street and Main Street areas with cops now ramping up patrols

Glasgow Live · May 4, 2023

Urgent search to find 14-year-old girl missing from her Renfrew home

Ellen Brolly, aged 14, has been missing from the Renfrew area since around 5.30pm on Wednesday, May 3, and is believed to be in the Paisley, Renfrew or Barrhead areas.

Daily Record · May 4, 2023

Desperate search for missing Scots schoolgirl not seen in more than 24 hours

Police believe that Ellen Brolly is in the Paisley, Renfrew or Barrhead areas.

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Daily Record · May 2, 2023

Arthurlie boss pinpoints improved fitness levels as key to crucial Kirkintilloch Rob Roy win

The Barrhead side picked up a massive 3-1 win against Rob Roy, despite being down to ten men for most of the match.

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2023

Barrhead schoolgirl will hit the heights to help cancer charity

Lola-Rose Wood wants to raise money for a cancer charity following her great-grandpa's diagnosis.

Daily Record · Apr 25, 2023

Barrhead drug dealer caught in the act when cops spot plate of cocaine on living room chair

Police searched the flat in December 2021 after the officers' discovery.

Glasgow Live · Apr 18, 2023

Fire-hit Barrhead social club set to become takeaways and shop

The developer behind the scheme launched an appeal after council planners had refused permission. A landscape plan will need to be approved.

Glasgow Live · Apr 14, 2023

Popular southside Indian restaurant announces new location with move on the way

The Swagath Indian Restaurant is moving along the road in Barrhead to a bigger premises that will allow room for more people to enjoy their hugely popular dishes.

Daily Record · Mar 3, 2023

Dozens of Glasgow Central train services face cancellations and delays causing rush hour chaos

Services between Glasgow Central and a number of other stations, both nearby and further affield, are impacted by a signalling fault.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 12, 2023

How a Barrhead man in a Spanish jail found musical fame

IT’S not every day a Scot wins a major regional music competition from a Spanish jail cell – but that’s exactly what Allan McCarthy did.

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