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Lodge Georgetown to open its doors to the public in Paisley

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Andy Whiteford steps down as Neilston manager after difficult start to league season

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Andy Whiteford steps down as Neilston manager after difficult start to league season

Paisley Pirates beaten by Kirkcaldy Kestrels in opening pre-season test

Paisley Pirates beaten by Kirkcaldy Kestrels in opening pre-season test

Renfrew beaten 5-1 by Clydebank at New Western Park

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Renfrew beaten 5-1 by Clydebank at New Western Park

Johnstone Burgh hit four against Dalbeattie Star after playing an hour with 10 men

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Johnstone Burgh hit four against Dalbeattie Star after playing an hour with 10 men

St Mirren Women hit five past Dunfermline Athletic

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St Mirren Women hit five past Dunfermline Athletic

Renfrewshire football round-up: Burgh and Glenvale win as Renfrew and Thorn suffer defeats

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Renfrewshire football round-up: Burgh and Glenvale win as Renfrew and Thorn suffer defeats

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Alison Taylor MP backs Renfrew community cycling project during Scotland Loves Local Week

New project launched to support victims of antisocial behaviour in rented homes

Friday night youth football returns to Johnstone Castle tonight

Renfrewshire Carers Centre celebrates 30 years of supporting unpaid carers

Right Way Credit Union appoints new board director

Children First urges families in poverty in Renfrewshire to contact support line for help

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Renfrewshire Children’s Services faces projected £1.5m overspend

Plans explored for 48-place nursery at new Thistle Primary School

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Serious violent crime rises by 15 per cent in Renfrewshire as weapons offences fall by nearly 30 per cent

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BoyleSports plans new betting shop in Paisley town centre

Paisley brow specialist named among UK Top 100 at hair and beauty awards

Paisley children invited to design their dream cake

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Dealer jailed for exploiting schoolboy to sell drugs in Paisley and Glasgow

Rape crisis alliance warns waiting lists could grow without more funding

Renfrew man tried to rob shopkeeper of £15,000 after casino visit

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Dolly Parton celebration night to be held at Thornhill Inn

A country and western night celebrating Dolly Parton will be held at the Thornhill Inn in Johnstone.

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