The Latest Breaking News from Barrhead

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has teamed up with a Barrhead charity that provides vital services for people who have additional support needs and disabilities. The company will give the Include Me 2 a donation for each new home sold and l

Stephen Quigley, 26, was found dead outside a mental health ward at the Royal Alexandra Hospital after being stabbed in the head by friend Ben McCulloch who dropped him six minutes from help.

“When he isn’t at school, Stephen stays at the gym.” says his dad, Sean

Inspirational mum-of-one Sinead McCarthy turned her life around after hating how she looked in the mirror, taking no pride in her personal appearance and not wanting to face the day.

Lyla McCullagh, four, appeared utterly drained after her jam-packed first day of school at St Mark's Primary in Barrhead on Wednesday.

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has once again shown its support for local community football in East Renfrewshire by becoming the strip sponsor for the Hillwood Thistle FC 2012’s – a team that is part of a local community football club for boys who play

Stuart Melvin was made subject to a non-harassment order in December last year preventing him from approaching or contacting his ex

Alastair Crae decided to do the daredevil act and raise money at his 60th birthday

The call comes as Graham Simpson saw ongoing works as part of the project to electrify the EK and Barrhead line.

Paisley Sheriff Court heard that Andrew Craig attacked the frightened woman after turning up at her home to see his partner when they were evicted from their own property.

Police were called to the scene at Fenwick Drive, Barrhead on Monday afternoon when a crowd gathered outside a property jeering and bawling at the man inside, who later asked for help to leave.