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Renfrewshire youngsters’ experiment heading for outer space

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Renfrewshire youngsters’ experiment heading for outer space Six Renfrewshire students are reaching for the stars after hearing their science experiment will be blasted into space and carried out on the International Space Station. The once-in-a-lifetime prize was their reward for taking part in Mission Discovery Renfrewshire – a week-long space school run by former NASA
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Pipe band contest is drum-thing special

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Pipe band contest is drum-thing special Some of the top pipe bands in Scotland took to the street of Paisley town centre on Saturday for the fifth annual instalment of the Paisley Pipe Band Competition. Not even the rain could drown out the sound or spirit of the pipe and drums, or the hundreds who
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Tens of thousands watch as baton relay wows Renfrewshire

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Tens of thousands watch as baton relay wows Renfrewshire Tens of thousands of residents from across Renfrewshire got into the Commonwealth spirit when the Queen’s Baton Relay arrived in the area for a sensational day of sport, scorching sunshine and spectacle. Huge crowds turned out in towns and villages and enjoyed fantastic weather and a
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UWS announced as ROCCO 2014 Main Sponsor

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UWS announced as ROCCO 2014 Main Sponsor Renfrewshire Chamber is delighted to announce the University of the West of Scotland as the Main Sponsor for its annual business awards, the ROCCOs. Now in its 11th year the ROCCO Awards is the area's premier black tie business event attracting 500 guests every year. Commenting on the
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Provost invites Renfrewshire to reflect on First World War centenary

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Provost invites Renfrewshire to reflect on First World War centenary Renfrewshire’s Provost, Anne Hall, is inviting local people to join her in marking the moment when Britain declared war on Germany and become involved in the First World War. A multi-faith service is being held at St Mirin’s Cathedral, Paisley on 4 August as part
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Paisley gears up for Highland fling with pipe band competition

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Paisley gears up for Highland fling with pipe band competition Paisley residents will this weekend be able to enjoy the sight, sound and spectacle of some of the top pipe bands from throughout Scotland and beyond. The fifth annual Paisley Pipe Band Competition will take place in the heart of the town centre on Saturday
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Festival of fun planned for Queen’s Baton Relay

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Festival of fun planned for Queen’s Baton Relay The countdown is on until the Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay arrives in Renfrewshire later this week – with a full-day festival of fun planned. Thursday 17 July will see the Baton – the symbol of the Glasgow 2014 Games – visit every one of Renfrewshire’s 15
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Astronauts touch down for Renfrewshire space school

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Astronauts touch down for Renfrewshire space school A team of former NASA astronauts, trainers and scientists have touched down in Paisley to run an exclusive one-week space school for 200 young people. Mission Discovery is an international educational programme which has never before been brought to Scotland. Renfrewshire school pupils from S3-S5 will be the
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City Deal means double jobs boost for Renfrewshire

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City Deal means double jobs boost for Renfrewshire Unemployed people in Renfrewshire can look forward to doubling their chances of landing a job thanks to the £1.13billion City Deal investment package agreed last week. Councillor Mark Macmillan, Leader of Renfrewshire Council, said, “The City Deal focuses on 20 major infrastructure projects across the Clyde Valley.
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Sma’ Shot Day kicks off summer events programme

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Sma’ Shot Day kicks off summer events programme Renfrewshire residents enjoyed family fun at the weekend when Sma’ Shot Day kicked off the summer town centre events programme. The popular annual event took place in the usual venue of Abbey Close and saw a crowd of thousands turn out over the course of the day.
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New coaches have the right stuff for Street Stuff

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New coaches have the right stuff for Street Stuff An award-winning scheme which uses football to help reduce youth crime has made a few summer signings, with help from a council employment programme. Street Stuff is a partnership between various local agencies, including Renfrewshire Council and St Mirren FC, running a number of free activities