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Residents take matters into their own hands over controversial games area
Kirklandneuk residents have “taken a stand” by refurbishing the multi-use games area (MUGA) at the centre of a planning controversy which has divided locals. We previously reported that Renfrew Victoria FC, known as the Vics, submitted plans to
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'Heartless and harmful': Renfrewshire Lib Dems call for end of two-child benefit cap
Renfrewshire Liberal Democrats have called for the two-child limit on benefit payments to be scrapped, describing Labour’s commitment to the "heartless and harmful" policy as “shameful.” It comes after an SNP-tabled amendment to the King’s speech
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Flat goes up for sale in Paisley church once visited by US President
A flat has gone up for sale inside a converted Paisley church once visited by former US President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy. The three-bedroom luxury apartment in Castlehead Church, which dates from 1781, is on the market for offers over
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When telly stars swapped autocue for the kitchen
Join us as we take a trip down memory lane to reminisce about what was happening ten years ago in East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire. We have delved into the Barrhead News and Gazette archives to pick out some stories from around a decade ago.
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Much-loved store teases new venture after announcing closure
Bosses of a much-loved shop have teased a new venture after announcing its closure after five years. We recently reported how Bunty's Two Doors Down - which is located on Prieston Road in Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire - took to social media to announce
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Shocking images show two huge fires ripping through two buildings on same street
Shocking images show two huge fires ripping through two buildings on a Paisley street. 999 crews raced to Tannahill Road in the town after being alerted to the infernos at around 10.30pm on Monday, July 29. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
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More deaths than births in Renfrewshire last year
THERE were more deaths than births in Renfrewshire last year. This is according to the National Record of Scotland (NRS) who have published statistics showing that there were 1660 births compared 2183 deaths in the area, a difference of 523.