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June 17, 2016

Family of Councillor Eddie Grady thanks community

The family of Renfrewshire councillor Eddie Grady has thanked the local community for their ‘kindness and support’ following the recent sudden death of the councillor. Councillor […]
June 17, 2016

3rd PLACE FOR JOHNSTONE AT UK CHAMPIONSHIPS

The two Johnstone Pipe Bands travelled to Belfast at the weekend for the UK Pipe Band.  On a day of differing fortunes the Grade 2 Band […]
June 17, 2016

Good sports make sure you won’t miss a minute of the action

VISITORS to Soar intu Braehead’s leisure destination won’t miss a minute of the big sporting action this summer. All the drama from the football at Euro […]
June 17, 2016

Book fines amnesty helps fill foodbank shelves

SCORES of people with overdue library books dodged a fine by making a donation to their local foodbank. The no-fines-for-food initiative was organised by libraries run […]
June 17, 2016

Renfrewshire speaks out against LGBT hate crime

Renfrewshire’s Provost Anne Hall has spoken out against the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida on Sunday. The deadly gun attack killed 49 people and 53 injured […]
June 17, 2016

School Staff Run for Popular Depute Head – Renfrew High

Big-hearted staff at Renfrew High School are donning their running shoes and signing up for the Glasgow Men’s 10k to give a popular colleague a send […]
June 17, 2016

Air Canada Rouge launches Glasgow-Toronto service

Air Canada Rouge launched its new seasonal non-stop service from Glasgow to Toronto today with a celebration at Glasgow Airport. Air Canada Rouge is Air Canada’s […]
June 17, 2016

Council takes enforcement action over former RAI building

Renfrewshire Council is taking action to support residents living near a partially derelict hospital building in Paisley. The former Alexandra Nursing Home building in Neilston Road, […]
June 17, 2016

Paisley Witches

Paisley had an infamous case of witch hunting in 1697. The Paisley witches, also known as the Bargarran witches or the Renfrewshire witches, were tried in Paisley in 1697. Eleven-year-old Christian Shaw, […]