Barrhead News | News Headlines http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:32:01 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 1 Barrhead News | News Headlines http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/bn_logo_500x75.png http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/ 'Make-up attack' charges dropped A COURTROOM was left amused yesterday when a woman appeared in the dock accused of assaulting her partner. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/04/396694-makeup-attack-charges-dropped/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/04/396694-makeup-attack-charges-dropped/ Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:02:19 +0000 News Backing for rape crisis service in health centre A 'MUCH needed' rape crisis centre is being considered by medical chiefs. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/04/396693-backing-for-rape-crisis-service-in-health-centre/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/04/396693-backing-for-rape-crisis-service-in-health-centre/ Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:01:22 +0000 News Driver 'lucky to be alive' after horror car crash A DRIVER who lost control of his motor and flipped it just yards from a high school escaped with only minor injuries. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396428-driver-lucky-to-be-alive-after-horror-car-crash/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396428-driver-lucky-to-be-alive-after-horror-car-crash/ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:14:14 +0000 News Roadworks cost local businesses SHOP owners and residents are up in arms about the new roadworks which began in the town last week. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396426-roadworks-cost-local-businesses/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396426-roadworks-cost-local-businesses/ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:12:40 +0000 News Nurse slapped OAP A NURSE who admitted assaulting elderly patients in her care was labelled 'a witch' by one of her victims. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/21/396246-nurse-slapped-oap/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/21/396246-nurse-slapped-oap/ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:11:21 +0000 News BNP 'facists' target town THE Scottish leader of the country's most notorious political party will target Barrhead voters in this year's General Election in a bid to claim a top political scalp. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/21/396245-bnp-facists-target-town-/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/21/396245-bnp-facists-target-town-/ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:10:17 +0000 News Council's bid to transform controversial hotel site A NOTORIOUS Barrhead hotspot could be demolished and developed into housing. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395935-councils-bid-to-transform-controversial-hotel-site/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395935-councils-bid-to-transform-controversial-hotel-site/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:07:58 +0000 News Warning after bogus callers rob man, 83 DESPICABLE thieves targeted an elderly pensioner conning and robbing him of cash. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395934-warning-after-bogus-callers-rob-man-83/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395934-warning-after-bogus-callers-rob-man-83/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:03:45 +0000 News Musician swaps his pipes for poetry A ROCK'N'ROLL piper has seen copies of his poetry book fly off the shelves in the last six months. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395933-musician-swaps-his-pipes-for-poetry/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395933-musician-swaps-his-pipes-for-poetry/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:00:08 +0000 News 'A fantastic tribute to a much-loved man' A TOUCHING gesture has been made in honour of a Barrhead man who tragically died a year ago this week. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/06/395663-a-fantastic-tribute-to-a-muchloved-man/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/06/395663-a-fantastic-tribute-to-a-muchloved-man/ Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:28:11 +0000 News Marion dedicates MBE honour to local school A RETIRED teacher has been awarded an MBE in the New Year honours list. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/06/395662-marion-dedicates-mbe-honour-to-local-school/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/06/395662-marion-dedicates-mbe-honour-to-local-school/ Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:23:33 +0000 News Cold snap grips area THE big freeze sweeping across Barrhead is causing mayhem in the town. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/06/395661-cold-snap-grips-area/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/06/395661-cold-snap-grips-area/ Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:19:45 +0000 News Touching farewell to town stalwart BARRHEAD was in mourning on Christmas Eve as a popular freeman of the town was laid to rest. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/30/395524-touching-farewell-to-town-stalwart/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/30/395524-touching-farewell-to-town-stalwart/ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:22:02 +0000 News CREATIVE DAD WINS TOP AWARD FUNDRAISING champion Tom Wilson flew the flag for Barrhead at a recent national awards ceremony. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/30/395521-creative-dad-wins-top-award/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/30/395521-creative-dad-wins-top-award/ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:20:35 +0000 News Shameless AN intoxicated soccer thug halted a football match when he ran onto the pitch, argued with an official and then punched him in the face. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/16/395174-shameless/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/16/395174-shameless/ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:07:03 +0000 News Garage owner cracking up over damage claim AN ANGRY businessman is looking for answers after his wall was seemingly damaged by a construction company. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/16/395173-garage-owner-cracking-up-over-damage-claim/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/16/395173-garage-owner-cracking-up-over-damage-claim/ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:05:23 +0000 News 'Prepare to fight over centres' urges activist THERE are fears that two of the town's popular community centres are set to close. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/10/394958-prepare-to-fight-over-centres-urges-activist/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/10/394958-prepare-to-fight-over-centres-urges-activist/ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:30:46 +0000 News Stardom beckons for town's talented siblings A TALENTED young family will be lighting up the stage this Christmas in a national production of Sleeping Beauty. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/10/394957-stardom-beckons-for-towns-talented-siblings/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/10/394957-stardom-beckons-for-towns-talented-siblings/ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:27:34 +0000 News Widower's plea to housing group A GRANDAD claims he is being forced out of his family home in the run up to Christmas - just weeks after his wife passed away. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/02/394726-widowers-plea-to-housing-group/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/02/394726-widowers-plea-to-housing-group/ Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:49:00 +0000 News Man's bomb threats after drinking binge A SOZZLED Barrhead man who threatened to set off a bomb in a seaside town after a drinking binge has dodged a jail term. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/02/394724-mans-bomb-threats-after-drinking-binge/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/02/394724-mans-bomb-threats-after-drinking-binge/ Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:46:55 +0000 News MOULDY HOUSE PUTS OUR SON AT RISK AN angry mum is furious that after two months mould in her flat has still not been removed. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/01/394613-mouldy-house-puts-our-son-at-risk/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/01/394613-mouldy-house-puts-our-son-at-risk/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:15:28 +0000 News Five in dock after police dawn raids FIVE suspected drug dealers were arrested in a dawn raid on Friday morning. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/26/394492-five-in-dock-after-police-dawn-raids/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/26/394492-five-in-dock-after-police-dawn-raids/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:34:37 +0000 News Move is underway to seize criminal's assets ATTEMPTS to confiscate the ill gotten gains of a major player in a notorious drugs gang began this week. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/26/394490-move-is-underway-to-seize-criminals-assets/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/26/394490-move-is-underway-to-seize-criminals-assets/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:33:16 +0000 News Man, 25, found dead in house A YOUNG man was found dead in his flat on Monday night. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/18/394247-man-25-found-dead-in-house/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/18/394247-man-25-found-dead-in-house/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:45 +0000 News Schoolboy guilty of sex assault A BARRHEAD teenager sexually assaulted an eight-year-old boy via a webcam for another pervert to watch. http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/18/394246-schoolboy-guilty-of-sex-assault/ http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/11/18/394246-schoolboy-guilty-of-sex-assault/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:58:55 +0000 News