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Meet the area's new top firefighter who has addressed recent Linwood blaze
A long-serving firefighter has returned to oversee fire and rescue operations in the area - 22 years after first joining. Area Commander Kevin Murphy, 43, is now the local senior officer for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for East Renfrewshire
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'Shining example': Paisley Pie Company praised ahead of expansion
A pie shop in Paisley has received high praise in the Scottish Parliament. The Paisley Pie Company was commended for its planned expansion and innovative approach to the traditional pie market. Neil Bibby MSP lodged the parliamentary motion
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Public urged to help find Paisley woman who vanished this morning
A search is underway for a Paisley woman who suddenly vanished this morning. Donna McGettigan was last seen in the Renfrewhire town at around 9am on the morning of Wednesday, July 31. Officers are now looking for the 55-year-old and are urging
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Renfrewshire nursery branded 'weak' by Care Inspectorate reveals major plans
A Renfrewshire early years establishment has announced plans for a £50,000 refurbishment after being branded 'weak' by inspectors. Rivendale Nursery on Houston Road in Bridge of Weir received an unannounced inspection on Monday, July 8 and Tuesday
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When pop sensations lined up Paisley performance
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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Out of school service visited by the Care Inspectorate
Johnstone Out of School Service has been praised by the Care Inspectorate for providing attentive, warm and nurturing care to children. Two inspectors carried out an unannounced visit on July 2 and July 3 and published their findings yesterday
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Real Housewives star moved to tears by local care worker
Real Housewives of Cheshire star Tanya Bardsley was left teary-eyed by a local care worker's heartfelt original song. Gordon Robertson from Visiting Angels Renfrewshire, a participant in the Homecare’s Got Talent (HCGT) semi-final, tugged the heartstrings
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Elderslie bowling club receives life-saving defibrillator for community use
A bowls club in Elderslie has received a life-saving public access defibrillator (PAD) for community use. Taylor Wimpey West Scotland donated the device to Elderslie Wallace Bowling Club with the club's management team overseeing the defibrillator
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Renfrewshire waste workers to walk out for eight days next month
Council waste workers in Renfrewshire are to walk out on strike next month, with union leaders warning the action will be “disruptive”. Leaders of the GMB confirmed its members will take action over eight days in August, with staff at Edinburgh
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Man spotted 'taking videos and photos' of girls playing in park
Police have said ‘no criminality was established’ after a man was spotted “taking videos and photos” of girls playing in Erskine. The alleged incident is believed to have taken place at the park to the side of Bargarran and St John Bosco's joint
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Here's what support is available for Renfrewshire students on SQA results day
Support and information will be available to young people across Renfrewshire on SQA results day. Nearly 145,000 learners nationwide will receive results of their SQA Nationals, Highers, Advanced Highers, National Progression Awards, Skills for
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Council housing support service wins praise from inspectors
A Renfrewshire Council housing support service has been praised by the Care Inspectorate. The Through Care Team received an unannounced inspection from one inspector earlier this year. This was carried out on May 13, May 14, May 16, May 20
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Artwork planned for Bishopton roundabouts - here's how to vote for your favourite
Bishopton residents are being encouraged to share their views on the introduction of artwork at two roundabouts in the village. Different options have been put forward for Barrangary and Chestnut roundabouts as part of Renfrewshire Council’s ‘You
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Have your say on potential use of iconic building - here's how
Kilbarchan residents are being urged to attend a drop-in consultation session on the potential future use of the iconic Steeple Hall. The public event will take place from 11am until 3pm on Saturday at the nearby parish church hall in Steeple Square
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Urgent search for teen last seen in Glasgow who vanished one week ago
An urgent search is underway for a missing teenager who vanished one week ago. Police are desperately searching to track down Ross MacCormick who is missing from Johnstone in Renfrewshire. The 15-year-old was last seen by his family at around