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Popeyes announces opening date for new restaurant
A popular fried chicken chain has announced its opening date at Braehead Shopping Centre. Popeyes will welcome its first customers to its new restaurant at the retail hub on Friday, December 6 at 11am. Located in the centre’s food mall, it
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Dog attacks group of youngsters on Johnstone street with two taken to hospital
Two teenagers required hospital treatment after a dog attack in Johnstone. A 15-year-old girl and 17-year-old boy were injured after police were called to a report of a dog biting three people near Napier Street at around 3.50pm on Wednesday, November
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Plans approved for site of former Paisley mill
Plans to build industrial units on land where an important part of Paisley’s textile weaving heritage once stood have been approved by Renfrewshire Council. Vinemeadow has been granted planning permission, subject to conditions, for the development
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Full steam ahead as model railway club prepares for show in Paisley
A much-loved model railway club is hoping to attract around 2000 visitors with the return of its popular show. The Renfrewshire Model Railway Club is set to host the Paisley Model Railway Show next weekend, between December 7 and 8. It promises
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'Remarkable': Hospital's volunteer celebrated for her 15 years of dedication
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde celebrated its longest-serving volunteer for her 15 years of service at a Paisley hospital. Morag Brierton, 69, has dedicated her time to assisting thousands of heart patients since joining the Royal Alexandra Hospital
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Paisley MP visits Erskine rehab centre to support recovery work
The new MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North has visited a rehab centre in Erskine for people recovering from drug and alcohol issues. Alison Taylor toured Abbeycare where she met staff and residents, learning about the centre's life-saving services
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Glasgow Clan fans raise £11k for grassroots ice sports charity
The Glasgow Clan's Purple Army of fans have raised more than £11,000 for charity. The money was donated to the Glasgow Clan Ice Futures Charity, which aims to give all age groups the chance to take part in skating, ice hockey, and other ice-based
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Renfrewshire school awarded £2,454 for library improvements
A school in Renfrewshire has been awarded a share of a £150,000 investment. The funding, from the School Library Improvement Fund (SLIF), was announced as part of Book Week Scotland recently. St Mary’s Primary School will receive £2,454.
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Renfrew engineering student gains experience with industry leader
An engineering student from Renfrew gained hands-on experience with a leading renewable energy company. Euan Wilson, 23, a HNC engineering systems student at West College Scotland's Paisley campus, took on placement as a project assistant.
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Boys' Brigade hosts bowling night for youngsters from across Paisley district
More than 50 boys from The Boys' Brigade enjoyed a ten-pin bowling night at Braehead. This was part of an annual event that brought together boys from all parts of Paisley and District. The evening was filled with fun, laughter, and a healthy
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Paisley Centre to host free-entry Christmas tabletop sale
A Christmas tabletop sale will take place this weekend. Residents are invited to the Paisley Centre for the event on Saturday, November 30. Doors open from 10.30am to 3pm. READ NEXT: Renfrewshire charity moves to four-day week with no pay
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Event in Paisley to help pensioners claim unclaimed benefits
Thousands of people in Renfrewshire aged 66 and older could be entitled to Pension Credit. Advice Works has said that around 2,500 households in the area have people who are on a low income and are not claiming the benefit. Pension Credit tops
