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Houston Music Festival to return this weekend with live music, beer tents and street party atmosphere

Renfrewshire patient among first to benefit from robotic surgery at RAH

Board approves Renfrewshire Council £20m ASN transport framework after concerns over checks and scores

Johnstone Burgh appoint Stevie Farrell as new manager

Man dies after being found injured on pavement in Johnstone

Surprise proposal at Asda Linwood leaves worker ‘totally gobsmacked’

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Johnstone funfair now open at Thomas Shanks Park

Bus driver convicted after taxi driver left clinging to doors in road rage incident

Community police officers to visit Phoenix Retail Park with mobile police office

Paisley links to Brazilian football celebrated in new samba single

Paisley school praised for wellbeing and inclusion support

Paisley charity shortlisted for national hair and beauty award

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WOSFL Premier clubs make limited moves during April window

WoSFL Premier Division

WOSFL Premier clubs make limited moves during April window

Renfrew Ladies crowned champions after Ayr United forfeit

Renfrew Ladies crowned champions after Ayr United forfeit

Renfrew beaten by Largs Thistle after second-half strike

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Renfrew beaten by Largs Thistle after second-half strike

Burgh beaten at Shotts as hosts fight back to win 3-1

WoSFL Premier Division

Burgh beaten at Shotts as hosts fight back to win 3-1

Birkmyre season ends in high-scoring defeat at Mid Argyll

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Birkmyre season ends in high-scoring defeat at Mid Argyll

St Mirren beaten by Livingston as pressure grows in bottom six

St Mirren beaten by Livingston as pressure grows in bottom six

Community & Schools

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

Football Memories tour brings Specsavers-backed session to St Mirren Park

Politics

Tom Arthur appointed Business and Fair Work Minister in Swinney reshuffle

Andrew Avenue name to remain in Renfrew after residents oppose change

Calls for better bus links between Johnstone and Linwood backed by councillors

Business

ABM secures new assisted travel contract at Glasgow Airport

Paisley spring families trail underway across town centre

McGill’s Group shortlisted for four awards at Scottish Transport Awards

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Royal Mail workers accused of stealing £750,000 from parcels

Footballer killer jailed for seven years over fatal one-punch attack

Lochwinnoch teenager jailed over death of Robert McNally

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Houston Music Festival to return this weekend with live music, beer tents and street party atmosphere

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