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Lanarkshire MSP renews pleas for U-turn on East Kilbride rail line double track

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

Daily Record

88-year-old Barrhead pensioner repeatedly slapped and spat at by drunken thug

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.

Glasgow Live

Barrhead crowd bawls abuse as police escort man from house amid angry protest

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.

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Barrhead woman stole from public purse claiming benefits she was not entitled to

Allison Rankin failed to tell the DWP her income had increased and therefore claimed more benefit than what she was entitled to.

Daily Record

Huge £20 million Barrhead and Thornliebank bid launched including new park

East Renfrewshire Council is submitting a bid to the UK Government's levelling up fund in an effort to secure cash for the regeneration of the two areas.

Glasgow Live

Barrhead community hub to open soon as government grant helps cover extra cost

Renovating the lodge at Cowan Park includes a workshop, office and meeting space, public toilets, kitchen and cafe.

Glasgow Live

Woman found dead in Barrhead after police race to early-morning incident

Emergency crews were called to the East Renfrewshire town in the early hours of Thursday morning where the 57-year-old woman was sadly pronounced dead upon arrival.

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Woman dies in early hours of this morning at Barrhead train station

Officers have confirmed that the incident is not being treated as suspicious.

Daily Record

Police make arrest after man found injured in 'serious assault' in Barrhead

Emergency services raced to Main Street in the East Renfrewshire town after the alarm was raised at around 11.40pm on Tuesday, May 31.

Daily Record

Police called to Barrhead stabbing as man found 'covered in blood'

Police were called to the Renfrewshire town's Main Street, the A736, at around 11.40pm on Tuesday following reports of a man found injured in the area. A cordon remains in place.

Glasgow Live

Man found 'covered in blood' in Barrhead as police launch probe

He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow for treatment

Daily Record

'Significant concerns' for man who vanished from Scots town sparking police probe

Andrew Irvine was last seen in Barrhead's Main Street at around 8.10am on Friday.

Daily Record

Police 'significantly concerned' for welfare of man who disappeared from home

UPDATE: Andrew Irvine, reported missing from Barrhead, has been traced safe and well.

Glasgow Live

Rampaging yobs trash historic Scots church causing £50k worth of damage

Police have launched a probe after the former South and Levern Church in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, was targeted by louts.

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Barrhead man jailed after cops find £7k worth of coke stashed in wardrobe safe

Paisley Sheriff Court heard Bernard Gallagher also had a mixture of bank notes of different currencies at his home.

Daily Record

Barrhead thug threw knife at female cops and threatened to kill them

Daniel Carey appeared at Paisley Sheriff Court via video link and admitted to being in possession of the knife and throwing it at three female cops on July 29, last year

Daily Record

Barrhead politician backs gay footballer's "courage"

MSP Paul O'Kane has tabled a Holyrood motion in support of Blackpool's Jake Daniels

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Platinum jubilee boost for community group that helps people with additional support needs

Housebuilder's donation backs Barrhead community day for Queen's anniversary

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Barrhead mum forced to barricade herself in bedroom as drug addict son brandished knife

Jacqueline McNaughton used a chest of drawers to jam the door closed to stop her son getting inside as he waved a knife and spoke of 'stabbing someone'.

Daily Record

Drunk thug assaults woman just three hours after meeting her at house party

Ryan Heaney - described as a “Jekyll and Hyde” character - attacked Charlotte Shand in Barrhead

Daily Record

League champions Arthurlie secure incredible invincible season after seeing off Muirkirk

The Barrhead club held their nerve to achieve the feat that will go down in the club's history books.

Glasgow Live

Urgent appeal to help trace boy missing from Newton Mearns home amid concerns for safety

UPDATE: Adam Phimister has been traced safe and well.

Daily Record

Barrhead care home resident loves keeping busy doing odd jobs

The 85-year-old has become an honourary member of the home's maintenance team

Daily Record

Renowned Scottish playwright hosting creative writing sessions in Barrhead

Alan Bissett will be taking part in a series of free sessions alongside East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure.

Edinburgh Live

Missing schoolboy could be in Edinburgh as police issue urgent appeal

Officers in Edinburgh have shared the appeal as missing Paisley schoolboy, Greig Cochrane, may have travelled to the capital, Barrhead, or Greenock, after not being seen in two days

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