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How an idea on holiday bloomed into a TikTok viral business for two brothers

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Stock image of money

East Renfrewshire Council

Former council worker who stole £27k narrowly avoids jail due to childcare

Richard Laidlaw and Tommy Cowan with Billy Gilmour

Richard Laidlaw and Tommy Cowan with Billy Gilmour

Local coaches meet Billy Gilmour as Scotland fans takeover Fenway Park

PDSA Clarkston charity shop is raffling signed football from Scotland captain Andy Robertson

PDSA Clarkston charity shop is raffling signed football from Scotland captain Andy Robertson

Football signed by Scotland captain Andy Robertson up for grabs in charity raffle

LIVE updates as several Glasgow Central trains AXED due to 'object' on line

LIVE updates as several Glasgow Central trains AXED due to 'object' on line

LIVE updates as several Glasgow Central trains AXED due to 'object' on line

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Stock image of Glasgow Taxi - Black Cab

East Renfrewshire Council

Taxi fares in East Renfrewshire to rise to help drivers amid cost of living crisis

Two new murals have been created at Dunterlie Resource Centre, home of Dunterlie Action Group in Barrhead by the mural artist Mack Colours.

Two new murals have been created at Dunterlie Resource Centre, home of Dunterlie Action Group in Barrhead by the mural artist Mack Colours.

Phoenix mural rises as Barrhead community turns resilience into art

Scotland national team

Americans spend £1.4bn in Scotland — Tartan Army's Boston party could bring more

Barrhead cottage flat with south-facing garden hits market at offers over 125,000

East Renfrewshire's Provost Mary Montague has issued a public reminder following defibrillator concerns

East Renfrewshire's Provost Mary Montague has issued a public reminder following defibrillator concerns

Defibrillators and AEDs

Reminder issued after defibrillator reported missing from Barrhead cabinet

Man due in court after police swoop on Barrhead Main Street

Local government

Barrhead drivers warned as key route to close for nearly two weeks this summer

Award-winning restaurant hit with second huge fine for illegal workers

More than 100 people in East Renfrewshire took part in litter picks during #SpringCleanScotland 2026

More than 100 people in East Renfrewshire took part in litter picks during #SpringCleanScotland 2026

East Renfrewshire

More than 100 people took part in spring litter picks across East Renfrewshire

Fire crews tackle open ground blaze after evening call-out

The plans have been approved

The plans have been approved

Planning and development

New bike track to be installed at popular park as council gives green light

Scotland captain Andy Robertson

Scotland captain Andy Robertson

Local government

Andy Robertson reacts as area renamed 'East Robbo-shire' for World Cup

Barrhead disturbance - Man due in court after police swarm street

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Stock image of drug raid

Barrhead man part of gang SNARED for Breaking Bad-style drugs lab

News

Seaside-themed attraction returns to Silverburn shopping centre this summer

The EES was first introduced in October last year, before the rollout ramped up on April 10.

The EES was first introduced in October last year, before the rollout ramped up on April 10.

More than 30,000 people denied entry to Europe due to EES - could you be next?

Scotland to get 18 new Youth Hubs under major expansion plan

Scotland to get 18 new Youth Hubs under major expansion plan

National government

Support for young people to be expanded with 18 new Youth Hubs across Scotland

How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential

Investment worth £350,000 has begun in Barrhead

Investment worth £350,000 has begun in Barrhead

Local government

Major regeneration project under way as part of wider community scheme

ASH Scotland is encouraging people in Barrhead to access the charity’s new free e-learning module

ASH Scotland is encouraging people in Barrhead to access the charity’s new free e-learning module

Free Ash Scotland resource to tackle nicotine pouch use in Barrhead schools

An estimated 520,000 extra pints are expected to be poured during Friday night’s fixture against Morocco

An estimated 520,000 extra pints are expected to be poured during Friday night’s fixture against Morocco

FIFA World Cup 2026

More than 500,000 extra pints expected to be poured for Scotland’s Morocco match

Ryanair boss slams 'gobbledygook' EU rule change to flight bookings

Pulmonary nodules identified on the CT scan

Pulmonary nodules identified on the CT scan

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde leads AI study to speed lung cancer diagnosis improved

Pulmonary nodules identified on the CT scan

Pulmonary nodules identified on the CT scan

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde leading AI study to improve lung cancer diagnosis

Explore East Ren

Explore East Ren

New app encourages people to rediscover their Barrhead community

easyJet has launched a new scheme highlighting the cheapest fares available for flights leaving in the next 48 hours

easyJet has launched a new scheme highlighting the cheapest fares available for flights leaving in the next 48 hours

easyJet new ‘Drop Everything’ 48-hour fares with last-minute deals under £50

Heavy police presence in Barrhead street as man arrested after disturbance

Evri delivery drivers in East Ren could strike after overwhelmingly reject pay deal

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Police stock image

Man jailed after specialist team called in over £334k drugs haul in workshop

Barrhead Housing are currently recruiting for new Governing Board members

Barrhead Housing are currently recruiting for new Governing Board members

East Renfrewshire housing association seeks new governing board members

The UK's best-value family camping destinations have been named, with many costing under £20 a night, according to a new Camplify ranking.

The UK's best-value family camping destinations have been named, with many costing under £20 a night, according to a new Camplify ranking.

Holiday Destinations

Families can holiday for less than £20 a night in Britain's top staycation spots

East Renfrewshire

Man hospitalised after attack during Scotland's World Cup celebrations

Do any of these Loganair flight cuts affect your travel plans in 2026?

Do any of these Loganair flight cuts affect your travel plans in 2026?

Major UK airline to cut flights to 3 destinations from next month - are you affected?

The warning comes as Wizz Air assesses the impact of rising air passenger duty (APD) on demand and profitability.

The warning comes as Wizz Air assesses the impact of rising air passenger duty (APD) on demand and profitability.

Budget airline threatens to cut UK flights and issues update on fare prices

ll About Barrhead Business Improvement District (BID) has achieved British BIDs Accredited BID Status

ll About Barrhead Business Improvement District (BID) has achieved British BIDs Accredited BID Status

Business Improvement District

Barrhead BID achieves national accreditation ahead of renewal vote

Sharon Hunter, Headteacher at Mearns Primary School and Early Learning and Childcare Centre, was named winner of the School Food Leader Award

Sharon Hunter, Headteacher at Mearns Primary School and Early Learning and Childcare Centre, was named winner of the School Food Leader Award

Headteacher honoured at national Jamie Oliver Good School Food Awards

Food Standards Scotland has updated its guidance on those most at risk from foodborne illness

Food Standards Scotland has updated its guidance on those most at risk from foodborne illness

Food Standards Scotland

New official guidance identifies those at greater risk of food poisoning

Public urged to report abuse and impaired driving during World Cup matches

Trending Across Scotland

How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential

Major regeneration project under way as part of wider community scheme

Free Ash Scotland resource to tackle nicotine pouch use in Barrhead schools

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde leads AI study to speed lung cancer diagnosis improved

New app encourages people to rediscover their Barrhead community

Neilston boss Andy Whiteford keen to complete summer signings early

Sport

Richard Laidlaw and Tommy Cowan with Billy Gilmour

Local coaches meet Billy Gilmour as Scotland fans takeover Fenway Park

Scotland national team

Americans spend £1.4bn in Scotland — Tartan Army's Boston party could bring more

PDSA Clarkston charity shop is raffling signed football from Scotland captain Andy Robertson

PDSA Clarkston charity shop is raffling signed football from Scotland captain Andy Robertson

Football signed by Scotland captain Andy Robertson up for grabs in charity raffle

An estimated 520,000 extra pints are expected to be poured during Friday night’s fixture against Morocco

An estimated 520,000 extra pints are expected to be poured during Friday night’s fixture against Morocco

FIFA World Cup 2026

More than 500,000 extra pints expected to be poured for Scotland’s Morocco match

Neilston boss Andy Whiteford keen to complete summer signings early

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National Sport

Craig McLeish saw his St Mirren side draw the first leg of their play-off at Partick Thistle (Steve Welsh/PA)

Craig McLeish saw his St Mirren side draw the first leg of their play-off at Partick Thistle (Steve Welsh/PA)

Nothing between St Mirren and Partick Thistle after lively first leg

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room waves after his team’s draw against Ecuador (Ed Zurga/AP)

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room waves after his team’s draw against Ecuador (Ed Zurga/AP)

Eloy Room shuts out Ecuador as Curacao earn first World Cup point

VAR will have enhanced powers at the World Cup (Zac Goodwin/PA)

VAR will have enhanced powers at the World Cup (Zac Goodwin/PA)

World Cup VAR can punish fouls committed before ball is in play at set-pieces

Scottie Scheffler will need to produce something special if he is to claim a career grand slam at the US Open (David J. Phillip/AP)

Scottie Scheffler will need to produce something special if he is to claim a career grand slam at the US Open (David J. Phillip/AP)

Scottie Scheffler grand slam hopes intact but Wyndham Clark dominates at US Open

Ben Stokes trained with Durham on Saturday (PA)

Ben Stokes trained with Durham on Saturday (PA)

Ben Stokes trains with Durham after omission from England squad

Deniz Undav celebrates in Germany’s 2-1 win over Ivory Coast (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)

Deniz Undav celebrates in Germany’s 2-1 win over Ivory Coast (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)

Deniz Undav brace fires Germany to last-gasp win over Ivory Coast at World Cup

England’s Dani Gibson and Freya Kemp impressed (Nigel French/PA)

England’s Dani Gibson and Freya Kemp impressed (Nigel French/PA)

Sophia Dunkley hails Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson after England beat Scotland

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Two new murals have been created at Dunterlie Resource Centre, home of Dunterlie Action Group in Barrhead by the mural artist Mack Colours.

Phoenix mural rises as Barrhead community turns resilience into art

Neilston boss Andy Whiteford keen to complete summer signings early

There's a Warm Home Discount boost as 345,000 Scottish homes will get an automatic £150 off energy bills from this year

Warm Home Discount as 345,000 in Scotland to get automatic £150 boost

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National News

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast (Family/PA)

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast (Family/PA)

Friends cannot explain Noah Donohoe’s behaviour before his death, inquest told

The King will publish his tax bills (PA)

The King will publish his tax bills (PA)

King to make history and publish his personal tax bill

England fans enjoy street entertainment in Boston (Nick Potts/PA)

England fans enjoy street entertainment in Boston (Nick Potts/PA)

England fans arrive in Boston as city bids farewell to Tartan Army

Staples such as potatoes could be particularly exposed in terms of the pressure on family budgets, Save Soil said (Nick Ansell/PA)

Staples such as potatoes could be particularly exposed in terms of the pressure on family budgets, Save Soil said (Nick Ansell/PA)

Household food bills ‘risk pressure from degraded soil and climate volatility’

Scotland Secretary Douglas Alexander messaged Lord Mandelson (Henry Nicholls/PA)

Scotland Secretary Douglas Alexander messaged Lord Mandelson (Henry Nicholls/PA)

SNP calls for probe into Scottish Secretary over Mandelson meeting

Investigations into the fatal crash continue. Network Rail staff and British Transport Police officers were at the scene on Saturday (Chris Radburn/PA)

Investigations into the fatal crash continue. Network Rail staff and British Transport Police officers were at the scene on Saturday (Chris Radburn/PA)

Investigation into fatal train crash continues as nine in critical condition

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

PM urged to take ‘courageous’ decisions on defence as he fights for his future

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