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Road closures

MOTORISTS are being advised of temporary closures starting this week on East Renfrewshire roads.

Security guard held up outside Lidl

POLICE are hunting for two men after a security guard was robbed on Victoria Road.

Man arrested in connection with death

POLICE have made an arrest after a Pollokshaws man was found dying on a Govan street.

A way out

POLICE have launched the second phase of their domestic abuse campaign.

Crackdown on bad drivers

DRIVERS are reminded to travel more carefully as police announce another crack down.

Weir in purchase bid

SOUTHSIDE company Weir Group has revealed its intention to buy Australian firm, Ludowici Limited.

Police launch murder hunt

A MURDER inquiry has been launched after a man was knifed in an incident in the southside last weekend.

Brick through train leaves conductor injured

A TRAIN conductor escaped serious injury after he was hit by a brick on a southside train.

Stamperland party!

FOR those lucky enough to have a social calendar, then pen in this coming Friday as a great night out.

GCC wins award

GLASGOW city council has picked up an award from governing body COSLA.

Call for legal aid

CHARITY founder Russell Macmillan smashed a £100,000 target of good causes last month — and now, he hopes to introduce a new law for do-gooders.

Athlete dies in crash

A TEENAGER who ran for Giffnock North Amateur Athletics club has died after being hit by a car.

Hanging around: the Glasgow star waits for filming to commence.

Scottish star heads south Picture gallery

FILM star James McAvoy descended on the southside today (Friday) along with the cast and crew of his latest film, Filth.

Hospitals to record violent crime figures

GLASGOW hospitals will, by the end of 2012, record all violent injuries as a matter of procedure.

Save our Shawlands!

MORE than 100 people joined together in a public meeting to discuss the future of Shawlands.

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Politicians reflect after budget chaos

A LANGSIDE councillor has called for Glasgow city council’s leader to stand down after Labour’s budget passed by just two votes.

Strike hits southside trains

TRAIN services from the city centre to the southside were disrupted on Tuesday as signalling workers went on strike.

Two charged for Newton Mearns seige

TWO men have been charged with attempted murder and assault to severe injury after a stand-off with police in Newton Mearns last weekend.

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Police search field in murder inquiry

POLICE have been searching a field near West Kilbride in connection with the murder of southside woman Lynda Spence.

Health plan clash

“A PROPOSED new health centre could cripple East Renfrewshire if it goes ahead” .

Chair Rena McGuire (second left) and East Ren residents were last year joined by DJ Gina McKie and councillor Mary Montague.

Women of the world unite

RESIDENTS of East Renfrewshire will mark International Women’s Day once again next month with an event at Clarkston halls.

From left: lieutenant colonel Simon Higgens, councillor Fletcher, NHS GGC representative Julie Murray and East Ren charity representative Anne Marie Kennedy.

Covenant of support

THE leader of East Renfrewshire council has signed a community covenant pledge promising help and support for service personnel and veterans.

Road closures

MOTORISTS are advised that part of Capelrig Road in Newton Mearns will be closed next week for resurfacing.

Not so fast or furious

THE number of car drivers over 80 has topped 1 million in the UK, according to data from the DVLA.

Needing people with drive . . .

THERE is more good news for drivers of more advanced years who wish to help the community.

From left: lieutenant colonel Simon Higgens, councillor Fletcher, NHS GGC representative Julie Murray and East Ren charity representative Anne Marie Kennedy.

It could be you...

WITH Valentine’s day almost upon us, it could be an especially lucky one for a Glasgow couple.

Old Rouken Glen

Take a look at old times in Rouken Glen

HISTORY buffs are invited to Rouken Glen park this weekend to catch a glimpse of the area as it once was.

Council tax to be frozen for 2012-13

PROPOSALS for East Renfrewshire’s 2012/13 budget go before the council this morning (Thursday).

Councillor Wallace witnesses the buses and council vehicles queuing up to enter Main Street in Thornliebank.

Route masters?

THORNLIEBANK residents have been left furious as First Bus has rerouted one of its services along their quiet street.

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With a little help from my friends

LANGSIDE pupil Ryan Coyle learned the meaning of fundraising recently — and soon put the word to good use.

Make Shawlands work for us all!

THE people of Shawlands are set for crisis talks after four years of what they describe as being ignored by Glasgow city council.

New rules govern antisocial neighbours

COUNCILS are set to get tough with antisocial tenants across the southside.

Busby residents Rena Thomson, Elizabeth Fairlie and Isobel Brawley lay a wreath at the new plaque.

Honouring the fallen

A PLAQUE to honour the war dead of Busby has been officially unveiled in the village.

Centenary of service

On February 10, 1912, in the lesser hall of Giffnock’s United Free Church that the Boy Scout movement was introduced to Giffnock following the initial camp on Brownsea Island, by Baden Powell.

A conman calls

HEARTLESS thieves are once again targeting elderly people.

The upturned car.

Car crash hero

CLARKSTON man Michael Oakley is a hero in the eyes of family and friends after rescuing two men from a car crash.

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Why silent is golden

FORGET Oscar-tipped film The Artist – a silent movie filmed in East Renfrewshire is set to make a big noise.

Scottish Water freezes prices

SCOTTISH Water’s decision to freeze water charges for the fourth year in a row will be welcomed by residents.

Court appearance following shooting

TWO men appeared in Paisley Sheriff Court charged with the murder of John Finnegan.

Actor’s father fails to have murder conviction overturn

THE father of Scots actor Conor McCarron has been unsuccessful in overturning his murder conviction.

Man guilty of double rape

AN ILLEGAL immigrant has been found guilty of the rape of two minors in the southside.

Help against forced marriages

THE misery that some people face through forced marriages could soon be at an end.

William O'Rourke

Councillor banned after comments

A SOUTHSIDE councillor has been banned from holding office by the Scottish Labour Party after alleged inappropriate comments.

Ready, set, read

LIBRARIES across East Renfrewshire are urging residents to get involved in a Six Book challenge.

Church at heart of community action

A SOUTHSIDE church is offering to help those in need.

Attempted robbery at post office

POLICE have appealed for information following an unsuccessful attempt to rob an East Renfrewshire post office.

People needed now to help kids

VOLUNTEERS are being sought for the East Renfrewshire children’s panel as part of a nationwide campaign.

ERC delays exams

PUPILS in East Renfrewshire could be sitting different exams to the rest of Scotland in 2014.

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New Sikh temple for Pollokshields

The South side will soon play host to the biggest Sikh temple in Scotland, after construction work began on a derelict site in Pollokshields.

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