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Paisley
Paisley rapist who attacked woman on first date jailed for nine years
Paisley rapist was aged just 14 when he first struck is jailed for seven years
Appeal for information after car was set on fire
St Mirren fans can drink alcohol at Ayr United match
Renfrewshire Sports Charity makes £37,000 donation to ACCORD Hospice as they celebrate Pro-Life partnership
Renfrew
Plaque unveiled at Westway to mark landmark moment in medical imaging
Renfrew Cricket Club to host a Memorial Day for David Barr
Missing Renfrew man Henry Nicol traced
Renfrew set to welcome Scotland’s top pipers and drummers
Police issues new photo in search of missing Renfrew man
Johnstone
Johnstone nursery wins award for woodland learning
Johnstone teen charged over suspected deliberate fires
Man charged over rape of 12-year-old girl in Johnstone
Serial rapist jailed for teen and woman attacks
Johnstone driver killed road worker called out to crash scene
Linwood
Linwood woman surprised with £30k car fund after emotional Glasgow Kiltwalk for cancer centre treating her mum
Local boxing coaches conquer Ironman triathlon in Mallorca and raise funds for Firefighters Charity
Police and Renfrewshire Trading Standards give out free advice in Linwood and Paisley
Asda Linwood set to change its opening hours and will no longer remain open 24 hours
Councillor welcomes improved Christmas lighting and new light switch-on events in Linwood and Erskine
Elderslie
Main road closed at Elderslie after smash involving a car and a bus
Park Mains High student performs at national music finals
Elderslie schoolgirl to take part in 9th Glasgow Kiltwalk in memory of her late brother
Building set on fire at Elderslie construction site
First steps in Wallace Monument enhancement works now complete
Crosslee
Bogus Crosslee gardener ordered to pay victim compensation
Crosslee serial bogus gardener avoids jail
Bogus landscaper caught again by news report
Over 1,800 young people start ‘the big school’ in Renfrewshire
Councillor backs local Coronation events in Houston, Crosslee and Linwood
Politics
Mhairi Black quits SNP over party’s stance on trans rights and Palestine
Renfrewshire Lib Dems launch petition for rollout of lung cancer screening programme
Renfrewshire deserves better buses, says Green’s Ross Greer
Green Party plans would wipe out millions in Council Tax debt
Conference helps shape future direction of Renfrewshire economy
Court
Oliver Winters tried to kill peacemaker outside Johnstone bar
Judge rules Shaun Wilson did not murder partner in Paisley
Businesswoman fell asleep in car on motorway
Brother of man run over by Paisley bus driver gives evidence in court
Paisley bus driver accused of careless driving
Education
Johnstone nursery wins award for woodland learning
Renfrewshire pupils get Career Ready with paid summer internships
International higher education leader recognised at UWS graduation
Brothers graduate at the same time, from the same course, with first class degrees
Charity leader Geoff Leask recognised at UWS graduation
Health
Renfrewshire Lib Dems launch petition for rollout of lung cancer screening programme
Women and children’s support service marks 25 years of care
MSP visits Paisley Care Home for tour and chat with residents
Avoidable deaths in 2023 remain higher than pre-pandemic
Young men most likely to drown despite drop in water-related deaths across Scotland
Greater Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire Labour urges extension of Wardens Service hours to tackle evening antisocial behaviour
Renfrewshire set for hottest day of the year as temperatures set to peak
Renfrewshire Council phasing in new website
Conference helps shape future direction of Renfrewshire economy
Share your views on transport and travel priorities in Renfrewshire
Erskine
Renfrewshire pupils go on unique polar expedition to Iceland
Scottish comedian Darren Connell speaks about his alcohol addiction and recovery
Restore TV to provide free support in Erskine if TV interference occurs
Appeal for information following a serious assault in Erskine
Councillor welcomes improved Christmas lighting and new light switch-on events in Linwood and Erskine
Bishopton
Bishopton volunteer raises funds for urgent repairs at Tanzanian childcare centre
Proposed name revealed for new primary school in Dargavel
Former artist turned home sales expert joins Bishopton development
Erskine appoints Jamie MacDougall as Ambassador to champion Veterans’ Charity
Erskine Veteran ‘kiln’ it with new pottery skills
Bridge of Weir
Bridge of Weir Primary competes in national glee club final
Police investigating fire at a property in Bridge of Weir
Football historian from Bridge of Weir raises £700 for charity
Sainbury’s open two new stores in Renfrewshire
Cllr MacLaren demands “urgent action” over A761 flooding issues
Houston
Houston Primary’s garden design showcased in national competition final
Houston pupil wins national joke-telling competition final hosted at the Scottish Parliament
Two charged under the Hunting with Dogs Act in Houston
Motorcyclist dies after crash involving Land Rover near Johnstone
Renfrewshire pupil wins a place in the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists’ national joke telling competition final
Kilbarchan
Kilbarchan Primary celebrates positive inspection grade
Councillors approve works to restore historic Kilbarchan Steeple buildings
Information appeal after man injured during altercation at Kilbarchan bar
A737 early morning crash: Woman and four horses dead
A737 road between Howwood and Kilbarchan closed
Lochwinnoch
Woman in hospital after Lochwinnoch crash
Peatland restoration underway in Renfrewshire
Meet the Renfrewshire duo giving up Christmas day at home to create a magical day for young people in care
Cala Homes submits planning application for 105 homes in Lochwinnoch
Lochwinnoch Primary School pupil wins poster competition to highlight Paisley’s Christmas event
Langbank
Don’t miss out on having say in future of Langbank GP surgery
Work starts on idyllic River View Luxury Lodges on the Clyde at Langbank
Essential VRS upgrades on the A8 between Woodhall and Langbank commences on Monday
Councillor hits out at Park Mains after-school transport cuts
Beat the Street physical activity game to return to Renfrewshire