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Russell Institute reaches major milestone

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Plans to bring one of Paisley’s architectural treasures back to life have reached a major milestone with Renfrewshire Council officially taking ownership of the A-listed Russell Institute and signing up a long-term tenant. Council bosses last week completed the transfer of title deeds for the former health centre from the NHS, having previously agreed to
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In Bishopton

Renfrewshire tots get on board PlayTalkRead bus

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Young children in Renfrewshire hopped on board the PlayTalkRead bus for fun and learning as it toured towns and villages across Renfrewshire. Designed to help encourage parents and carers to play, talk and read with their little ones, the big purple bus is packed full of books, toys and activities for the whole family to
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In Bishopton

Council pledges more than £340,000 a year to local advice services

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Renfrewshire Council has approved an investment package that will see more than £340,000 a year pumped into crucial advice services until autumn 2017. The move has committed £238,000 a year to Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) and £110,000 a year to Renfrewshire Law Centre, to support both organisations in their delivery of valuable services to
Renfrew Town Hall
In Bishopton

Renfrew residents to have their say on Remembrance service

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Renfrew residents are being given a chance to have their say on the annual Remembrance Service event. The service, which is held on the nearest Sunday to Armistice Day, has been held at various times during the last few years at the request of local people and the council is now seeking views on when
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Paisley in international spotlight for Monte Carlo Rally

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Paisley went classic car crazy this evening as thousands braved the weather to soak up the timeless glamour of the Monte Carlo Classic Rally. The only UK start leg of the world-famous event saw around 70 vehicles set off from outside Paisley Abbey on the 2,688km trek over the Alps to the French Riviera. Drivers
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OECD brings global economic influence to Paisley

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A group of global economics advisors are visiting Paisley to study ambitious multi-million-pound proposals to use culture and heritage to transform the town’s future. A team from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) flew in to Renfrewshire for a two-day study mission to examine how the plans will work. The Paisley Town Centre
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In Bishopton

Renfrewshire will rise to the Fairtrade Bake Off challenge

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Renfrewshire residents are being urged to don their aprons and get baking for Fairtrade Fortnight. Renfrewshire’s Fairtrade Bake Off, which takes place on Saturday 28 February at 1.30pm, aims to encourage residents to seek out Fairtrade ingredients to use in the competition. Entrants need to sign up by Friday 20 February to take part and
Monte Carlo Rally
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Monte Carlo Rally Organisers Expect 10 000 Crowd for Paisley Start

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Monte Carlo Rally Organisers Expect 10 000 Crowd for Paisley Start Over 10 000 spectators are expected to throng the streets of Paisley tonight (wed) to wave off competitors at the start of the 104th Monte Carlo Classic Rally. Seventy eclectic classics from the glamorous age of motoring will cross the start ramp at Paisley
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Excitement building ahead of Monte Carlo Classic Rally return

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Excitement is building as one of world motorsport’s most glamorous events returns to Paisley this week – and a group of schoolkids got a special preview of what to expect. Magnificent machines from through the decades will descend on the town centre on Wednesday for the only UK start leg of the Monte Carlo Classic
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MCNISH: THE MONTE CAN HELP BREED NEXT SCOTS GREATS

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Allan McNish has hailed the Monte Carlo Classic Rally’s impact in Scotland, claiming the event can help foster the next generation of Scottish motorsport greats. Around 70 classic cars will leave the Start Ramp in Paisley next Wednesday evening (28th Jan), with many arriving around a week later in Monaco where McNish lives with his