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Carly Telford: Mary Earps is a 'huge loss' to England squad before Euros

2 days ago | barrheadnews.com | Laura Howard

Earps stunned the footballing world by announcing her decision last week after reportedly being told by Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman that she would not be first choice for the defence of England’s European crown. Telford, who boasts 27 caps for England between the sticks, believes the squad’s remaining goalkeepers will suffer for the loss of Earps’ experience in Switzerland. “For me, it's a huge loss in terms of the GK union,” she said.
East Renfrewshire man recognised for 17 years of volunteering with stroke survivors

3 days ago | barrheadnews.com | Sandhya Suresh

Bill Denholme, 76, from Giffnock, has dedicated nearly two decades of service to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), supporting people on their journey of recovery. Volunteering first as a driver, Mr Denholme later became a support volunteer at group meetings and now helps lead a fortnightly health walk for stroke survivors.
Planning application submitted for new takeaway

3 days ago | barrheadnews.com | Gillian McPherson

Planning application submitted for new takeaway (Image: Stock image) Plans have been revealed for a new hot food takeaway. An application for full planning permission has been submitted to East Renfrewshire Council to change the use of a vacant retail unit at 43 Eastwoodmains Road in Giffnock. READ NEXT: The proposal, which was received by the local authority on May 29, is currently awaiting decision.
Locked playpark and plan to destroy 41 trees sparks outrage

4 days ago | barrheadnews.com | Gillian McPherson

Those living in Barrhead’s Littleton Park say they have been left in limbo for over a year due to hold ups in the completion and adoption of their estate which has kept children’s play parks and green spaces fenced off and inaccessible. It is understood the estate, which was officially named Weavers Lea by the developer, was supposed to be completed by Avant Homes and adopted by East Renfrewshire Council a year ago.
Man accused of sexually assaulting two women at Foster's funeral homes

6 days ago | barrheadnews.com | Connor Gordon

James Jarvie, 62, allegedly attacked the pair at several Foster's funeral homes between April 1 and November 12 2023. Court papers state Jarvie attacked one woman on various occasions at locations in Rutherglen and Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire, Greenock, Inverclyde, Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire as well as Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire. The charge said that he touched the woman on the thighs and waist then put his body against hers.
Drivers warned of five-day parking restriction

1 week ago | barrheadnews.com | Gillian McPherson

Parking is to be suspended for five days on two streets next month. The restriction will be in place from number 21 Madras Place in Neilston to the junction of Glen Avenue, and from number 9 Glen Avenue to number 27. This will be in force from Monday, June 23 at 8am till Friday, June 27 at 5pm. READ NEXT: Drivers warned about road closure and parking restrictions The parking ban is being put in place so that new services can be installed on or near the road.
'Absolutely vile': Outrage after 'bizarre' items dumped by fly-tippers

1 week ago | barrheadnews.com | Gillian McPherson

Bin bags of gardening items and what looked like Primark clothes were spotted in the vicinity of Neilston Pad this week. In the middle of May another load of rubbish and strangely a couple of wheelie bins were left next to the gas plant next to the car park for the Pad. Following the latest incident, resident Caroline O’Donnell said: “Looks like the same lowlifes have struck again.
Barrhead and Neilston cash access decision sparks outrage

1 week ago | barrheadnews.com | Gillian McPherson

LINK, the UK’s cash machine network, completed assessments of cash access in Neilston this month, following a request for this to be conducted. The company completed a similar assessment in Barrhead at the end of January ahead of the cash access facility at the last bank in the town, the Bank of Scotland on Main Street, closing on May 21.
Plans for new electric vehicle charging points in Giffnock

1 week ago | barrheadnews.com | Gillian McPherson

EV charge point (Image: Stock image) Plans have been revealed for six new electric vehicle (EV) charging bays in East Renfrewshire. An application for a certificate of lawful use or development has been submitted for new points within the car park of Pro-Soccer Glasgow in Rouken Glen Park. The application has been submitted by Coventry-based charge point operator E.ON Drive Infrastructure (EDRI).
U-turn sought on battery storage facility plan after appeal ruling

1 week ago | barrheadnews.com | Drew Sandelands

Two Conservative councillors, Jim McLean and Andrew Morrison, will ask the council’s planning committee to back a U-turn at a meeting next week. Initially, councillors rejected a plan from GPC 1337 Ltd, a subsidiary of Apatura, for a 40MW battery energy storage facility on an agricultural site at the east side of Glasgow Road. But the firm’s second bid was approved last month, despite over 300 objections, on the casting vote of the chair, Cllr Betty Cunningham, Labour, after a 3-3 vote.