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Anti-violence campaign targets teens
AN online campaign to raise awareness of teen relationship abuse in West Central Scotland has been launched today (Wednesday) by the Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) and Zero Tolerance.
A GOVERNMENT official has overturned a decision to snub plans for a 200-foot high wind turbine between Kilmacolm and Port Glasgow.
INSPIRATIONAL unsung heroes had their moment in the sun this weekend at the 2012 Renfrewshire Provost's Awards.
A TALENTED young designer has won the the prestigious Royal Town Planning Institute's Young Planner of the Year Award.
Festival will light-up Renfrewshire
LIBRARIES throughout Renfewshire will welcome a series of well-known authors to the area for a festival of reading next month.
Popular ceilidh band Clamjamfrie is releasing its long awaited debut CD - Clammin - with a free charity event.
RENFREW MSP Derek Mackay is supporting British Heart Foundation's (BHF) National Wear Red Day today (Friday) with some quirky headgear.
IT'S weddy, steady, wow! Excited grooms and brides-to-be are gearing up for the most exclusive wedding show of the year.
THE latest winners for the St Vincent's Lottery have been announced (Draw 898).
ENVIRONMENTALLY friendly youngsters from a Johnstone primary school have been working hard recently to improve their natural surroundings.
Renfrewshire residents are being urged to back the Fairtrade Foundation's 'Take a Step campaign'.
AN ARMED robber has admitted to raids at an off-licence and a bookmakers.
WITH freezing temperatures hitting most of the area this week, residents are being warned to be be prepared.
MORE young men are committing suicide in Scotland than in England and Wales, according to a new study.
BUILDING contractor Project Management & Construction has boosted the funds of Erskine veterans charity.
Village moves into the next generation
KILBARCHAN has become the latest Renfrewshire community to be hooked up to new high speed broadband.
Generous donations from Masonic lodges
ERSKINE hospital was among six charities boosted by a unique fund-raising venture involving the Renfrewshire Masonic Lodge.
A Johnstone student has started the year on a high after being awarded with a special leadership accolade in the Girls Brigade.
YOUNGSTERS at ABC Childrminders in Renfrew celebrated the Chinese New Year with a fun filled morning at the Glebe Street Church Hall.
WE have teamed-up with our friends at Loch Lomond Aquarium for an EXCLUSIVE money saving offer!
RENFREWSHIRE Chamber of Commerce recently presented Street Stuff with a cheque for £2,500 - its share of funds raised at the Chamber's annual business awards, the ROCCOs.
Night time no-go zone to be lit up
AROUND £40,000 will be spent illuminating a well-used path behind Johnstone High School.
GP's across Scotland are being asked to help people keep warm in their homes and afford their fuel bills.
FURIOUS bosses at a Johnstone health centre used by thousands of patients have slammed the shocking state of main roads leading to the practice.
Renfrew sparkles on historic day
THOUSANDS of proud Renfrew townsfolk turned out on Saturday to celebrate the reopening of the £5.2million refurbished town hall.
