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Celebrate Christmas in style at 'impressive' local restaurant
The festive season is almost here, and many of us will be looking to celebrate in style with family and friends. But rather than going into the city for a Christmas celebration, why not look a little closer to home? In Renfrewshire, we are lucky
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Free parking will be extended in council car parks in Paisley - here's when
Free parking will be extended in Renfrewshire Council car parks in Paisley during the upcoming festive season. Drivers will be able to stop for up to two hours at no cost at the off-street facilities from December 1 until January 3. It’s hoped
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Road branded 'serious accident waiting to happen' as concerns raised
Serious safety concerns have been raised about drivers regularly hurtling down a “dangerous” road outside Kilbarchan Cemetery. A call for action has been issued over speeding traffic at this part of Bridge of Weir Road – despite a 30mph limit being
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New system hoped to boost efficiency of bin collections approved
A contract for a new system, which it’s hoped will boost the efficiency of Renfrewshire Council’s bin collections, has been given the green light. Councillors gave their seal of approval to a deal – worth around £274,000 – for waste management,
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'It’s overdue': Date set for derelict housing to be bulldozed
A MAJOR step has been taken towards the demolition of run-down housing in Paisley’s Foxbar after elected members rubber-stamped a key contract. Caskie will bulldoze eight blocks of empty Renfrewshire Council properties in Waverley Road from early
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Death notices and funeral announcements from The Gazette
The Gazette published two death notices last week. Every week, The Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain
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Unpaid carers save Renfrewshire economy over £568 million a year
Unpaid carers save the Renfrewshire economy £568.3 million each year, it has been revealed. This staggering figure comes from a new report, "Valuing Carers: 2022, Scotland," launched by Carers Scotland and the Centre for Care. The report estimates
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Paisley's Jingle Bell Run returns - everything you need to know
The Jingle Bell Run in Paisley is set to return after being cancelled last year. The Active Communities event will take place on December 1 at Barshaw Park. This will be the 20th anniversary of the event, and organisers are hoping it will be
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Primary pupils host community tea afternoon for local care home residents
A school in Renfrew hosted a tea and coffee afternoon for care home residents. The CommuniTEA Unity Ambassadors at Newmains Primary School organised the event for family members and residents from Craigielee and Renfrew care homes. The idea
