The Gazette

Spring clean in Howwood
HELPFUL Howwood locals got their hands dirty by embarking on an annual spring clean throughout the village.
Published: 17:00 20th May
Apprentice event invite
YOUNG people from throughout Renfrewshire are being encouraged to attend a special event designed to showcase the benefits of a modern apprenticeship.
Published: 13:00 20th May
VIDEO: Supermarket insists Linwood Tesco "will" go forward
MSP Hugh Henry says it is "good news" that supermarket bosses have promised commitment to opening a Tesco in Linwood.
Published: 10:17 20th May
This week's new music releases
KEVIN Bryan takes a look at this week's new music releases:
Published: 09:30 20th May
Swimmers enjoy medal success
THE Scottish National Age Group Swimming Championships is the national competition where swimmers are split into age categories of 10 to 12 years, 13 years, 14 years, 15 to 16 years and 17 years and over, to find out who is the fastest in that age group for the year.
Published: 09:30 20th May
Web scam alert
GROWING legions of 'silver surfers' in Renfrewshire are being warned to be vigilant as cyber criminals look to prey on unsuspecting victims with increasingly cunning online scams.
Published: 12:30 19th May
Trolley good fun in Johnstone
THESE fun-loving locals had a trolley-good time at a wacky event aimed at collecting food for the town's hungry.
Published: 10:00 19th May
Fishing latest from John Milne
I travelled through to fish Linlithgow Loch last week with the Southside Fly Dressers.
Published: 09:30 19th May
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