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Young Paisley choir comes out on top at Royal National Mòd

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Johnstone Pipe Band disbands elite Grade One outfit amid recruitment challenges

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Paisley youngsters among big winners as Lochaber Mòd ends on a high

Pupils from Eastwood High School in Newton Mearns who are taking part in the Powering Futures Schools Challenge 2025-26

East Renfrewshire

Renfrewshire and East Ren pupils to tackle real-world industry challenges

Woman arrested after late-night incident at Linwood petrol station

Greater Renfrewshire

Major works to start as part of £145million investment in new transport connections and school in Paisley

Residents urged to step forward for Foxbar and Brediland community council

Johnstone teacher struck off over secret relationship with teenage girl

Sport

Birkmyre fight back from 12–0 down to edge Irvine at home

WoSFL weekend: Burgh and Renfrew advance in cup, Thorn lose in league and St Peter’s fight back

Kick-off changes confirmed for three upcoming St Mirren fixtures

Pool: Houston’s B stay top as Clippen’s Inn A, Pockets C and D all record strong wins

Weekends WoSFL: Burgh edge seven-goal cup tie as Renfrew and Thorn progress, Glenvale draw and St Peter’s hit six

Late fightback not enough as Birkmyre slip to 27–19 defeat

Community & Schools

Centenarian numbers in Scotland rise to more than 1,000

Star Project announces a busy week of activities in Paisley

Nominate your local heroes for a Provost’s Community Award

Help Provost Cameron light up Renfrewshire this Christmas

Planning application lodged for Thorn Athletic’s major ground redevelopment

Public asked for views on making Renfrewshire a fairer place for all

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Greater Renfrewshire

Renfrewshire Council named UK Council of the Year for service delivery

Scottish Lib Dems select former healthcare advocate for West Scotland list

Renfrewshire South MSP says A&E waiting times are at lowest level in two years

Business

Most services back online after major AWS outage hits Renfrewshire users

Snowflake Gelato opens first Scottish outlet at Braehead

Local businesses back Buddie Good Deals with offers from free to £20

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Renfrew man found guilty of killing in fatal knife attack

Man stored gun to cancel £5k debt

Scots footballer Shaun Rooney cleared of attacking teen in chip shop

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Paisley youngsters among big winners as Lochaber Mòd ends on a high

The 133rd Royal National Mòd has drawn to a close in Lochaber after nine days of music, language and cultural celebration, with organisers hailing the event as a…

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