News
ERC parking up the wrong tree
A BROOMBURN Drive resident is at loggerheads with East Renfrewshire council after a disabled parking permit mix-up.
Cat shot in head with air rifle
A CAT owned by a Newton Mearns couple has been left with a fractured skull after being shot in the head with an air rifle.
East Renfrewshire Business Awards shortlist announced
THE shortlist for the 2013 East Renfrewshire Business Awards has been announced.
East Ren businesses warned over German letter scam
TRADING standards has issued a warning after being alerted to a new business scam operating in East Renfrewshire.
Mearns youngsters say Give Us Cycle Space
MEARNS primary children are ready to hit the road after a visit from the Give Me Cycle Space campaign.
Cup final day safety and advice
POLICE have issued reminders to fans travelling to the Scottish Cup final at Hampden to ensure the days passes off smoothly.
Sport
Haq rues missed opportunity against Pakistan
NOT a single match was completed — or even started — in the weekend’s Cricket Scotland league because of weather.
Karate kid presented with council award
KARATE star Johnathan Gilmour has been honoured by East Renfrewshire council for outstanding success in the sport.
Hutchie twins set for Spain
IT WAS good news for both Hutchesons’ grammar school and the Eadie family after the announcement of the Scottish U18 girls hockey squad.
Paying the penalty
THE Spiders are set for another year in division three after they crashed out of the playoffs.
Poloc players rue many missed opportunities
Heavy overnight rain caused all eight scheduled top matches in the west of Scotland to be called off on Saturday.
GHA gunning for repeat
Tournament organiser Brian Gervaise believes everything is in place for this to be the most competitive Glasgow city sevens yet.
Video
Strathclyde Theatre in at the deep end video
THEATRE fans will swap the stage for the swimming pool this week as a highlight of the Southside Fringe programme occupies Govanhill Baths.
Lifestyle
In a class of their own
A BAND that has been garnering much praise recently is coming to Glasgow’s Old Hairdressers.
Fishy tale in time for Father’s Day
GOLDFISH are a prized commodity these days, according to a children’s show from the National Theatre of Scotland.
Property - do-it-yourself
If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.
BMW Z4: On the roadster again
WELCOME to Monaco. Park your yacht over there and join me for a couple of laps of the world’s most celebrated F1 venue. With race weekend just a few days away, the barriers, grandstands and banners are in place and the circuit is ready for action.
Done roman? get the villa look
An airy, elegant home with decorative tiles and nature-inspired murals, where the outdoors blends seamlessly with the indoors, would be an enviable property by today’s standards.
Do you know Jack? Well you can...
THERE are so few of the great, Las Vegas-style singers left to us, with the demise of the individual members of the Rat Pack.
Community
Extra Time: diary of local events (May 23-30)
Inclusion in Extra Time is free! Send your events to the email above no later than the Friday before publication and it could be mentioned in both the paper and on the website.
A touching tribute from young writer
BUDDING writer Craig Carden reduced members of Eastwood Rotary to tears with a letter on the subject of peace.
Window to the Past: W.T. Gray: Dentists
Photograph of W,T,Gray Dentists on the Main Street, Barrhead, showing Mr William Thomson Gray and Elizabeth MacDonald, circa 1910. W.T. Gray Dentists was formerly the Queens Arms Hotel.
Volunteers needed for senior project
ISOLATED older people are set to benefit from a £500,000 Big Lottery award presented to a new Voluntary Action project.
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Friday 24 May 2013
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