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Homes left in darkness after being hit by power cut
Paisley homes have been left in darkness after being hit by a power cut. Scottish Power has said they are aware of an issue in the G52 (Southside), G53 (Southside), and PA1 (Paisley) postcode areas of Glasgow and Paisley. The electricity firm
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Train services face cancellations amid emergency
Glasgow train services could be cancelled after an emergency onboard a busy service. ScotRail has said due to a passenger taking ill on a train, services between Paisley and Kilwinning are subject to delay alteration or cancellation. Currently
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Planning application submitted for new spa at plush hotel
A plush hotel has submitted plans to Renfrewshire Council for the creation of a new spa and spa garden. Mar Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort is currently undergoing a substantial refurbishment programme as part of ongoing investment under new ownership
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Grandad shares story of rebuilding his life after stroke
A grandfather has shared his story of living with language disorder aphasia and helping fellow members of a Paisley group negotiate life with the condition. Martin McKelvie suffered a stroke in March 2022 which left him with the disorder which
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Stealers Wheel co-founder Joe Egan dies as tributes pour in
Paisley-born singer-songwriter Joe Egan has died aged 77. The musician best known as the co-founder of Scottish folk band Stealers Wheel, passed away on Saturday. Producing hits such as Stuck in the Middle with You, Joe played in the band alongside
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Paisley’s Sma' Shot Day draws thousands to historic festival
THOUSANDS flocked to Paisley's annual Sma' Shot Day, one of the world's oldest workers' festivals. The event, held on Saturday, July 6, celebrates the historic 19th-century industrial dispute victory of the town's weavers. People participated
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Refurbishment of Renfrew play park now complete
A play park in Renfrew has been given a makeover – work that has been welcomed in the community. The refurbishment of the facility at Victory Gardens is now complete, an elected member confirmed on social media. Councillor Jim Paterson
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Tennis courts now open - with free sessions until end of July
Renfrewshire residents have been served up a major boost after recently refurbished tennis courts in the area were opened for play. Freshly renovated facilities at Brodie Park in Paisley, Park Road in Johnstone and Robertson Park in Renfrew are
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Veterans group seeks volunteers to help transform historic military barracks
A small veterans charity is seeking volunteers to help transform a historic military barracks in Paisley into a living museum and community hub. The Western Desert Recce Group (WDRG) acquired the 19th-century Whitehaugh Barracks in a community
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Xsite Fest returns to Braehead for 2024 - everything you need to know
XSite Braehead has announced the return of its summer festival, XSite Fest, a weekend-long celebration packed with a host of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Taking place on July 27-28 between midday and 6pm each day, XSite Fest will