The Gazette

Schoolboy's appeal after guitar stolen
A DEVASTATED busker is appealing for readers to help him trace back his stolen guitar.
Published: 11:30 18th May
Next-up for Johnstone Burgh
JOHNSTONE Burgh return to action this weekend as they travel to Wishaw Juniors, knowing a draw will clinch promotion.
Published: 10:30 18th May
Man denies knife fight
A RENFREW man battled it out with a man who is now dead in a knife fight in the town, a court will hear.
Published: 09:30 18th May
There is nowhere quite like 'Our Toon'
A NOSTALGIC Facebook page used by the Johnstone community to share their memories and tales online has become a social media sensation.
Published: 17:00 17th May
War of words erupt over funding 'rip-off'
The people of Renfrewshire are being ripped off to the tune of £7.5 million by the Scottish Government each year, according to a local politician.
Published: 15:00 17th May
Tough charity bid is worth it for our dad
TWO dedicated brothers are gearing up to take part in a gruelling triathlon in memory of their father.
Published: 13:00 17th May
Tributes paid to tragic mum and daughter
A JOHNSTONE council candidate and her daughter have died after they were found with horror knife injuries at a budget hotel.
Published: 12:00 17th May
Bonnie Babies 2013
THE search is on for the tot who will be crowned the Gazette and Barrhead News Bonnie Babies 2013 champion.
Published: 10:00 17th May
Basketball success for Saints
ST Mirren senior women ended the 2012/13 season on a high, winning the local league and cup double.
Published: 09:30 17th May
Nun resigned from school
A NUN accused of battering teenage girls resigned as headmistress of the school where the alleged abuse took place and left the country, a court has heard.
Published: 09:00 17th May
Accused 'admitted stabbing someone'
THE girlfriend of a man accused of murdering Linwood piper Craig Hepburn told a court: "He told me he had stabbed someone".
Published: 07:00 17th May
Driver was drunk at the wheel
An Erskine man was three times over the legal drink-drive limit.
Published: 17:00 16th May
Report: Renfrew 0-4 Kilsyth Rangers
A THREE goal burst in five minutes killed off Renfrew as Kilsyth eased to three points against the Western Park side.
Published: 13:30 16th May
Charity relief after funding reinstated
THE country's leading sight loss charity has welcomed a decision by Renfrewshire Council to provide 'talking' audio books for people who are blind or partially sighted.
Published: 13:00 16th May
Firearms charges
A MAN is facing trial accused of firing a shotgun at a farm house in Inchinnan.
Published: 11:00 16th May
Report: Johnstone Burgh 3-2 Royal Albert
JOHNSTONE Burgh returned to winning ways last Wednesday as they overcame Royal Albert.
Published: 10:30 16th May
Celebrating 50 years of car built in Linwood
IT was fifty years since the iconic Hillman Imp first rolled off the production line.
Published: 09:00 16th May
Johnstone Burgh's fixture anger
AFTER watching his side overcome Royal Albert last week, Johnstone Burgh boss George Walker knew three points on Monday night would have clinched promotion for the Keanie Park outfit.
Published: 08:30 16th May