Here's a round up of 10 stories that feature in this week's Gazette - pick up your copy today.
Man 'stabbed Steven 29 times'
Court hears of murder charge
Special ceremony honours war trio
Polish servicemen were killed in German air raid
Museum plan aims to boost economy
Council examines potential cost of heritage project
Blow as lotto pulls out of £3m project
Trust had already secured £800k from Holyrood
Debts drove man to steal
Van thief crash after 'ridiculous' chase
Safety boost for 'death trap' road
Speed camera installed near site of 2014 fatalities
New affordable homes funding
£15.5m will be allocated to two councils
Village opens up its doors to art festival
Huge crowds expected for 16th Lochwinnoch event
Rivals united for cancer fundraiser
Buddies and Morton fans to play in charity match
IN PICTURES: Fairtrade fortnight gets a coffee break
Special event arranged to secure Fairtrade status for two villages
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