Here's a round up of 10 stories that feature in this week's Gazette - pick up your copy today.
Ex-trawler man digs into deep for lifeboats
Fundraising drive for the RNLI which once saved skipper's life
Tour de France bid gathers speed
Council backs plan to bring race to Lochwinnoch
Apple gadget fraudster jailed for three years
Loud cheers in court as con artist is sent to prison
Men wearing skirts play in a game of tutu halves
Bereaved parents organise charity football match with friends
Life-saving machine stolen from village
Police hunt 'callous' crooks who took defibrillator from hall
Fundraisers take to the skies for friend
Daredevils hope to raise funds and awareness of a debilitating illness
Sex attacker stalked young girl in the street
Man jailed for following victim, seven, and her gran
School vow written off
Opposition candidates brand Labour promise an 'electoral stunt'
'It's music to my ears'
Teacher reveals scale of ambition for own school in home town
IN PICTURES: New bowlers hooked on Renfrew club's new look
Delighted members celebrate opening of new £36,000 facilities
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