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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.
It’s an Albert Drive party and everybody is invited
A TEA party for 80 people might sound like a lot of effort — but it’s all in a day’s work for the Albert Drive project team, launching the latest in a series of community arts initiatives aimed at showcasing the Pollokshields street’s best bits.
Neil goes top of the class
ONE former East Ren head boy has certainly gone to the top of the class — in a very special way
The show goes on for Southside Festival Picture gallery
IT may have rained on their parade, but Southside Festival revellers weren’t going to let bad weather get in the way of a good time.
East Ren 100% behind tobacco display ban
TRADING standards officers have reported 100 per cent compliance in a new ban on cigarette displays in East Renfrewshire shops.
Wind farm dispute yet to blow over
A NEW wind farm in East Renfrewshire has sparked a cash controversy among local residents.
Your view: sir Alex goes down in history
TO THE shock of many football fans, southsider Sir Alex Ferguson finally retired from Manchester United’s dugout last week.
Mearns pupils learn from the best
Mearns Primary welcomed one of Scotland’s top women footballers to the playground this week.
Netherlee on the classical music map
PROFESSIONAL musicians living in East Renfrewshire are set to put Netherlee on the musical map with a series of classical concerts.
School run parking restrictions
A NEW traffic order has been passed by East Renfrewshire council in a bid to reduce parking congestion outside schools.
Battlefield lane celebrations
BATTLEFIELD residents celebrated in the street last weekend following funding from Glasgow city council to transform a problem area.
A mother’s strength
A DEVESTATED mother kept a promise to her dying son by running the women’s 10K on Sunday.
Parking reform stalls
A MOTION has been submitted to East Renfrewshire council requesting an immediate review of the decriminalisation of parking.
East Ren council answers the critics
EAST Renfrewshire council has assured concerned residents that new houses in Newton Mearns will not chause drainage chaos.
ERC look for website help
SEEMS like The Extra is not the only organisation with change on its mind.
A night on the beat
ONE of East Renfrewshire’s councillors is full of praise for the work of the local Police Scotland.
Trading standards advice over government energy scheme
TRADING standards officials in East Renfrewshire have issued a warning about potential scams operating in England thanks to a new government initiative.
Just water under the bridge?
GIFFNOCK residents could be relieved of their flooding nightmare thanks to investment by Scottish Water.
Amnesty award for young reporter
A Woodfarm high pupil has defeated thousands of entrants to win a major UK-wide writing award.
Shape of things to come for Shawlands
SHAWLANDS residents, pupils and councillors gathered at Langside Hall on Thursday for a presentation on the future of the area.
Carolside scoop top prize in quiz
CAROLSIDE primary are celebrating after grabbing gold in the annual East Renfrewshire primary school quiz last week.
Holocaust Education Trust receives £500,000
More than £500,000 is to be given to the Holocaust Educational Trust over two years to support the project Lessons from Auschwitz.
Rise in youth jobless figures
EAST Renfrewshire’s Labour politicians have revealed new figures which show unemployment has risen by a quarter in the past year.
Your view: to drink or not to drink at matches?
Scottish government decision makers are set to consider ending the ban on alcohol at football matches.
Laura raises thousands for charity
A YOUNG southside woman who suffers from a crippling stomach condition has been working hard to raise money for charity.
Court rejects review bid
A GROUP of concerned Mearns residents are facing a massive setback in the fight to protect their homes from flooding.
Shawlands pupil stands up for Glasgow’s youngsters
ELIZABETH Pollard, a fourth year pupil at Shawlands Academy, has joined the Glasgow Youth Olympic Bid team at the Emirates Arena.
Pick of the Southside Fringe
IT’S the “year of the southside” according to Southside Fringe organisers — and glance at the programme suggests they might be right.
Lane-side just gets better
THERE was some good news for southside residents when a local eyesore received a going over.
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.
Pastures new for local food project
LOCAVORE celebrates its first anniversary in style this week — by extending an olive branch to Pollokshields and Strathbungo.
Tweets on the beat
TWITTER users across East Renfrewshire will have a chance to follow a day in the life of a community police officer later this month.
Parking fine!
CATHCART MSP James Dornan has welcomed news that Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS staff, patients and visitors have saved a total of £4 million in car parking charges since their abolition in 2008.
A public picture of health
THE PUBLIC are being asked to share their thoughts on the design for the new Eastwood Health Centre next week.
A struggle to save
People can still have a healthy balanced diet while spending just £12 a week, according to a leading academic.
All eyes on Glasgow
A NEW CCTV system is set to be installed across Glasgow in a bid to make the city safer.
Calls for urgent parking review
TEMPERS flared at the Muirend and Netherlee Residents Association AGM this week as residents and businesses continue to clash with East Renfrewshire council over parking restrictions.
Art beyond the park as Shawlands welcomes Art Village
ART is all around us this month, as Shawlands gains its own exhibition space showcasing the work of established names alongside up-and-coming artists.
Southside Festival hopes for sunshine
FINGERS are crossed for sunny weather this month as the Southside Festival returns to Queen’s Park recreation ground for its sixth year.
Drop in youth unemployment in city
THE number of unemployed young people in Glasgow has fallen, a new report shows.
Bogus caller warning follows Linn Park theft
POLICE have issued a public warning following a bogus caller incident in Linn Park last week.
Committee launch guide for dealing with children
EAST Renfrewshire’s child protection committee has launched specific guidance for community groups in a bid to keep local children happy, healthy and free from harm.
Appy days at the library
THERE’S an exciting, new smartphone app tailored specifically to those who love their library.
Fire closes Giffnock restaurant
FIREFIGHTERS were called to the New Turban restaurant in Giffnock on Saturday.
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Thursday 23 May 2013
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