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'It’s bloody diabolical': Renfrew has its say after last bank shuts in town
Bank of Scotland closed its Renfrew branch earlier this month leaving the town - with a population of around 25,000 - without a single remaining bank. The Renfrewshire Gazette spoke to residents to find out what impact the closure has had on the
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'Dangerous individual': Violent rapist terrorised his two former girlfriends
A violent rapist who terrorised his two former girlfriends has been jailed. Charles Fyfe Morrison was found guilty of five charges, including three serious sexual assaults, following a trial at Paisley High Court on June 12. The vile 27-year-old
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Make memories this summer at fun sessions for families
Families are being encouraged to come along to weekly drop-in sessions this summer and make some memories. The events are being held every Tuesday from 1pm to 3pm and every Wednesday from 9.30am to 11.30am during the school holidays at the Glenburn
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'Means a great deal to us': Erskine social enterprise awarded £5k
A charity in Erskine that provides support to disadvantaged military veterans and people with disabilities has received a huge donation boost from the Barrack Charitable Trust. Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company (SBMC) offers employment,
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Have your say on new equipment at two parks. Here's how
Renfrewshire Council is seeking residents’ views on what play equipment they should install at parks in Paisley. The local authority is investing in play areas at Barshaw and Braids Road which will see new equipment put in. The deadline for
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Inside plush individually designed villa in Renfrewshire
An individually designed and modern detached villa in a semi-rural Renfrewshire location has gone up for sale. Dolphin Wave is one of three luxury homes centred around a courtyard and located between the villages of Lochwinnoch and Howwood.
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Architect reveals inspiration behind the new Renfrew Bridge
World renowned architect Tony Kettle has revealed the inspiration for the new Renfrew Bridge over the River Clyde. Having previously designed buildings and landmarks across the globe including the Falkirk Wheel and Europe’s tallest building, Tony
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'Impressive young man': Boy, 11, secures new bin for 'messy' Paisley street
A primary seven pupil has secured the installation of a new bin after writing to the council about littered streets. Thomas Kerr was struck by the amount of rubbish he found lying on the pavement whilst litter picking in the short distance between
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MSP Natalie Don visits Abbeycare rehab centre in Erskine
A local MSP recently met with people recovering from addiction during a visit to a residential rehab centre. Natalie Don, MSP for Renfrewshire North and West, made a trip to Abbeycare in Erskine to speak with residents and aftercare group members