Gillian McPherson

1 week ago | barrheadnews.com | Gillian McPherson

Members of the Save the Last Bank campaign Sean Clerkin, Iain MacInnes, Elizabeth Winser, Linda Jauer and Michael McShane (Image: Newsquest) The council is in discussions about the return of a credit union to East Renfrewshire as time marches on towards the scheduled closure of a town’s last bank. The Barrhead Main Street branch of Bank of Scotland (BoS) is set to shut on May 21 with its cash machine also to disappear.

2 weeks ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Gillian McPherson

Robin Miller (Image: Sourced) A talented 84-year-old artist could not believe it when some very special guests turned up for his inaugural art show at his care home. Robin Miller had been expecting a low-key day for the show at Newton House Care Home in Newton Mearns. People, however, started turning up in their crowds, including his awestruck daughter Abigail Walker, who travelled up from England, cousins Harry and Nancy Jackson from Ayr, and even a former neighbour.

2 weeks ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Gillian McPherson

New smash burger restaurant opens its doors (Image: Canva) A new smash burger spot has opened its doors in the West End. Smash West will be serving up 100 burgers a day on a first come, first served basis from 6pm to 10pm every Thursday to Sunday. The approach of the eatery is “no waste, no second chances”. The restaurant is located in same place on Great Western Road as brunch spot Urban West which opens through the week from 9am to 4pm.

2 weeks ago | barrheadnews.com | Gillian McPherson

Date warning for those looking to renew garden waste permit (Image: Newsquest) Residents are being reminded to buy new garden waste permits before next Monday. East Renfrewshire Council says that to ensure your garden waste is collected from May 1, you should purchase your 2025/26 permit by April 14. Garden waste collections will only start once the new permit is on your brown bin. A spokesperson for the council said: “The price of the permit will remain at £52.20.

2 weeks ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Gillian McPherson

Investigation underway after break-in at property (Image: Newsquest) An investigation is underway after a report of a break in at a property near Glasgow. Police were alerted this morning to the incident on Castle Avenue in Elderslie. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 8.35am on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, we received a report of a break-in to a property on Castle Avenue, Elderslie, Johnstone. “Enquiries are at an early stage and ongoing.”