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Meet the woman, 50, who is set to compete in world paddeboarding event
A Renfrewshire woman will represent Scotland this September in the Paddleboarding World Championships. Angela Kerr only started racing seriously two years ago but she will soon come up against the world’s best in Copenhagen. “It’s a once
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Renfrewshire worker appeals to locals and firms to support charity match
A Renfrewshire worker has organised a charity football match and is calling on businesses to lend their support. Robbie Baird is hosting and playing in the game which kicks off this Sunday, July 28 at 2pm at Dunterlie Park in Barrhead. The
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Plug pulled on controversial plans after more than 260 objections
Proposals for vacant land in Paisley have been withdrawn amid a sea of more than 260 objections. A planning application was submitted to Renfrewshire Council for 4 Linwood Road in late March with a “masterplan” prepared by architects on behalf
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Local voices wanted for Johnstone community council before July 31 deadline
Johnstone residents are urged to join their community council as the nomination deadline on July 31 looms. Community councils are a focal point for community activity and share the views of their fellow residents with organisations. Views are
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Braehead at the centre of Guinness World Record event
A chess tournament has broken the Guinness World Record for the highest number of games played within 24 hours. To celebrate the International Chess Federation's (FIDE) 100th anniversary, XSite Braehead hosted the FIDE 100 Chess Scotland Allegro
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'Nothing to be frightened of': Dementia cafe in Renfrew wins National Lottery funding
A dementia cafe in Renfrew has celebrated after being awarded thousands of pounds in National Lottery funding, which it says will make a “huge difference” going forward. The Forget Me Not Cafe has been running on a weekly basis in the Renfrew North
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'It looks absolutely fabulous': Linwood 5K running path receives clean-up
A TEAM of volunteers have come together to improve a section of a popular path in Linwood. Jacqueline Thompson from Network Rail organised a day of volunteering after coming across two parkrun volunteers clearing a section of a much-used 5k route
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Company told to seek planning permission for new mast in Paisley
Renfrewshire Council have told a company intending to install a new mast that they must apply for full planning permission. Reading-based Cornerstone Telecommunications had notified the planning authority that it planned to install a 20-metre tower
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Company with over 120 stores opens new location in shopping centre
A company with over 120 stores has opened a new location in Paisley. Optical Express has officially opened a new clinic in the town's Piazza Shopping Centre. The 'brand new optical clinic' is set to provide patients with advanced eye tests,
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Inside stunning luxury apartment within iconic Paisley building
A luxury apartment has gone up for sale in Blairmore Avenue in Paisley. The property is one of the larger flats within Barshaw House. (Image: s1homes) The iconic building enjoys a rich history and is located within private grounds in
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Decision expected over appeal against rejected plans for dozens of homes
An appeal against Renfrewshire Council’s decision to reject plans for dozens of homes on land next to a roundabout in Paisley could be determined by early September. Springfield Properties proposed the development of 45 flats – designed specifically
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Council’s handling of the Dargavel Primary to be discussed by watchdog
Renfrewshire Council’s handling of the Dargavel Primary School debacle is set to be discussed in public by a watchdog for a second time next month. A follow-up report on the saga – which saw the facility in Arrochar Drive, Bishopton, built far
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Plan unveiled for vacant site near Renfrew Co-op
Plans to create an electric vehicle charging hub on a vacant site next to a Co-op in Renfrew have been submitted to Renfrewshire Council. Allego wants to develop the plot of land adjacent to the store in Paisley Road into a facility with four charge
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Tom Arthur MSP: Promise of change must be honoured by Labour government
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the new MPs who will be representing my constituents at Westminster, Blair McDougall MP for East Renfrewshire and Joanna Baxter MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South. While there may be areas