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THE Scottish SPCA is urging members of the public to leave young birds alone this spring, warning they could be doing more harm than good.
AS the world prepares to celebrate International Nurse Day today (Saturday), residents are being offered the chance to nominate their own nursing hero.
Independence deadline is looming
TODAY (Friday) is the last day that people can take part in the Scottish Government's consultation on its Independence Referendum.
A BRIGHT schoolgirl has taken her own small step towards creating a fairer world after winning an area-wide competition.
BIKERS rode into a Renfrewshire care home to launch their annual Erskine Motorbike Meet.
FIVE talented Linwood teens had some colourful fun when they rolled up their sleeves for a Commonwealth Games-themed graffiti art project.
A £400,000 windfall for Castle Semple Country Park has been welcomed by one of Renfrewshire Council's new faces.
Honour for selfless charity worker
A BIG-HEARTED Erskine charity worker has been recognised for her selfless work and dedication to helping others.
RESIDENTS are being reminded that it's not too late to launch a litter blitz in their community.
MORE than £18 million will be spend on building affordable homes across Renfrewshire, it has been announced.
Pilot scheme will use sign language
A NEW pilot service to help deaf people acess NHS 24 has been launched this week.
Hotel joins Far East expedition
THE plush Mar Hall golf and spa resort will be part of a 10n-strong group of Scottish businesses heading to the Far East next week.
Top honour for safety champion
AN unsung health and safety hero from Johnstone has been honoured for her dedication at a prestigious awards ceremony.
Youngsters wanted to join the Mòd
YOUNG people from across Renfrewshire are being invited to join a new Gaelic choral association in the run up to the Mòd 2013.
Renfrewshire Council Elections 2012
LABOUR triumphed at Renfrewshire Council snatching power from an authority with no overall control which the SNP had hoped to win.
GENEROUS St Fillian's Primary school children have been loading backpacks with goodies to help other impoverished youngsters in third world countries.
CRAFTY needle-masters took the opportunity to show off their tidy thread-work skills at a tri- annual embroidery exhibition.
A HEALTH watchdog has slated the care standards of elderly patients at the Royal Alexandria Hospital (RAH).
Chambers celebrate partnership
AN event to celebrate a new relationship between two Chambers of Commerce took place last week.
Warning to city centre shoppers
POLICE are warning residents who are planning shopping trips to Glasgow to be vigilant following a number of incidents at city centre cash points.
Residents go to the polls today
BALLOT box chiefs are urging voters to turn out in their droves to show they care about making a difference to life in their communities.
A TALENTED apprentice has proved he is at the top of his game after competing at the Scottish regional heat of SkillBuild - the UK's largest multi-trade competition.
A FARMER has galloped into the 21st century by using the sun to power his farm.
SCOTRAIL has revealed today that a record number of residents are now using trains.
EXAM SEASON is well underway with students in schools, colleges and universities busy preparing for what can be a stressful and anxious period.
E-counting returns after 2007 fiasco
VOTERS will see the return of a controversial electronic counting system at tomorrow's council elections.
Drivers thanked for M8 patience
DRIVERS have been thanked for their patience in dealing with traffic jams during the recent roadworks on the M8.
Station fight is back on track
CORSEFORD residents are hoping transport bosses are on the right track over vital access improvements at the town's Milliken Park Train Station.
Abbey was full for moving service
POIGNANT celebrations and commemorations to mark Armed Services Day and the Queen's Jubilee have been held.
Double bridge tragedy was avoidable
THE tragic deaths of two teens who jumped from the Erskine Bridge could have been avoided, a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) has found.
