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Dec 31, 2024 · James McGuire Building (Image: Colin Mearns) Since becoming a charity in 2017 and employing their first staff members in 2019, it has gathered particular momentum and has seen its staff team grow to over 72 Employees, 60 Volunteers and support 35 plus trainees. (Image: Newsquest) A spokesperson for IM2C told the Barrhead News: “Over the years, IM2C has had a transformative impact on its ...

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Jan 7, 2025 · Work on building almost 40 homes on the outskirts of Barrhead is set to begin in the early part of this year. Last year planners recommended the scheme at Lyoncross Farm, off Aurs Road, should be refused as it “was not anticipated or planned for” within a Barrhead South masterplan. East ...

Jan 30, 2025 · A petition has been launched following the news that the last bank branch left in Barrhead is to close later this year. It was revealed yesterday (January 29) that the Bank of Scotland (BOS) at 112 Main Street will shut its doors on May 21 with its cash machine also set to disappear. BOS said the ...

Oct 1, 2024 · (Image: Newsquest) The project is set to change the stretch from a single carriage to a straighter road with a new active travel route and waterside promenade overlooking Balgray Reservoir. Once complete, the road will bring a more direct local route between Barrhead and Newton Mearns by straightening out two sections of the road and replacing a weak bridge.

Dec 2, 2024 · Officers investigating alleged organised crime and drugs offences executed 13 warrants across four divisions on Friday, November 29. They attended addresses in Barrhead as well as Glasgow, Cambuslang, Gartcosh, Renfrew …

Jan 30, 2025 · More police officers will patrol roads around Eaglesham after the death of a 74-year-old cyclist who was involved in a collision with a car. Calls have been made for Police Scotland to take action due to concerns over the safety of cyclists in the area, who are “increasingly fearful”. David Lang ...

Jan 2, 2025 · A teenager is in serious condition following an incident in Barrhead. A 15-year-old boy was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after he was found seriously injured on Aurs Drive around 10.55pm on January 1.

Dec 4, 2024 · Councillors have approved plans for a block of flats and a single-storey wheelchair-accessible home on Barrhead Road. East Renfrewshire declared a housing emergency in September due to growing homelessness, with 350 households waiting for an offer of accommodation at that time.