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Paisley Southwest councillor backs We Are All Renfrewshire pledge

Thistle Primary prepares to register its first pupils

Erskine launches fundraising campaign with £15 million annual target

Nine Renfrewshire play parks listed for renewal in 2027

Police link rise in Renfrewshire break-ins to social media exploration trend

Former Ferguslie Park police station put up for sale for offers over £75,000

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News across Renfrewshire

Neil Bibby and Iain McMillan to hold joint advice surgery in Johnstone

Renfrewshire volunteers sought for Tesco Winter Food Collection

SSAFA Connect expands support for veterans and families in Renfrewshire

Police and Trading Standards visit Renfrewshire firework retailers ahead of Bonfire Night

Renfrewshire reports fall in exclusions of children in care after high national rate

Care placement demand adds to £1.528m children’s services budget pressure

Sport

Gleniffer Thistle Ladies appoint former Elgin City director Chris Foot

Gleniffer Thistle Ladies appoint former Elgin City director Chris Foot

Johnstone Burgh beat Formartine United to reach Scottish Cup third round

Johnstone Burgh beat Formartine United to reach Scottish Cup third round

Woman’s Football round-up: Bishopton and St Mirren knocked out of ScottishPower National League Cup

ScottishPower National League Cup

Woman’s Football round-up: Bishopton and St Mirren knocked out of ScottishPower National League Cup

Stevie Robertson wins Paisley IMs Event 4 after close final against Paul Hickey

Stevie Robertson wins Paisley IMs Event 4 after close final against Paul Hickey

Thorn Athletic appoint Charlie Owens as community co-ordinator

WoSFL First Division

Thorn Athletic appoint Charlie Owens as community co-ordinator

St Mirren end five-game losing run with 2-1 win over Dundee

St Mirren end five-game losing run with 2-1 win over Dundee

Community & Schools

Nominations open for Renfrewshire’s Provost’s Community Awards as they mark 30th anniversary

Renfrewshire road casualties halve but figures rise among children

Violent crime rises in Renfrewshire as police report more violence in homes

Housebreaking rises by almost a third in Renfrewshire

Police record 16 suspected drug-related deaths in Renfrewshire

Recorded sexual crimes rise by 37% in Renfrewshire

Politics

Renfrewshire told to preserve records for child sexual abuse inquiry

Renfrewshire road maintenance backlog forecast to reach £51m by 2031

Tom Arthur MSP welcomes improvement in children’s dental health across Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Business

Networking event to help Renfrewshire businesses bid for public sector contracts

Paisley event professional launches technology company CrowdKind

Government announces apprenticeship and training plans for young people

Court news

Former police officer jailed for seven years for raping sleeping woman

Suspect accused of robbing 68-year-old man in Renfrew

Three gang members jailed for armed raid on wrong house

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Winter artisan market to bring 60 stalls to Johnstone Town Hall

A winter artisan market featuring 60 stalls of handcrafted goods is coming to Johnstone Town Hall.

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