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March 9, 2017

Renfrewshire pupils celebrate success at multilingual poetry competition

Six bilingual pupils from Renfrewshire have scooped up awards at a national poetry competition for their creative writing talents. Of the 14 awards up for grabs […]
March 9, 2017

Cultural internship helping to kick start Linzi’s career

An employability programme designed to give experience and improve the job prospects of young graduates is flourishing- with over 214 having come through the system since […]
March 8, 2017

Fair Trade Fever reaches Renfrewshire

Fairtrade Fortnight arrived in Renfrewshire and saw schools, businesses and the local community come together to showcase the area’s support for the cause. Renfrewshire hosted visits […]
March 8, 2017

Adult Tablet Classes are a ROARing success

Renfrewshire Council’s plan to close the digital divide by implementing tablet classes for older Buddies is proving successful. Since October 2016 a series of six week […]
March 7, 2017

Works set to begin on £6.7m roads investment in Renfrewshire

An extensive programme of roads maintenance is set to begin as £6.7million is invested in Renfrewshire roads across 2017-18. The spend represents the largest single investment […]
March 6, 2017

Scouts donate thousands to local inspiring Charity

At the recent Founder’s Day celebration attended by over 400 people including Provost Hall, Scouts, volunteers, supporters and parents, Paisley & District awarded the Brightest Star […]
March 6, 2017

Renfrewshire’s Provost recognises community heroes

Inspiring members of the Renfrewshire community were honoured as the 20th Provost’s Community Awards took place. Renfrewshire’s Provost Anne Hall was joined by compère Gina McKie […]
March 6, 2017

Public access wi-fi boost for Renfrewshire town centres

Council commissions system to help town centres thrive, tackle digital exclusion and cement Paisley’s place as a home of education. Renfrewshire Council is delivering free public access […]
March 3, 2017

St Mirren FC with “Vinnie”, the St Vincent’s Hospice Lion

St Mirren FC players, striker John Sutton and goal keeper Billy O’Brien have been out in training this week with our Hospice mascot “Vinnie” who will […]