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Published: 3 Mar 2010 14:39

Celebs cycle in to Houston

THERE was hysteria in Houston yesterday as a host of celebrities descended on the village.
Published: 11 Feb 2010 09:27

Cartoon hero

A LOCHWINNOCH youngster has been immortalised as a cartoon character thanks to her animated answers for a competition.
Published: 27 Jan 2010 16:56 (3)

Dad dies at wheel

A HOWWOOD man tragically collapsed and died at the wheel of his car after suffering a suspected heart attack.
Published: 20 Jan 2010 16:26 (26)

School buses axed

THE safety of hundreds of school pupils will be put at risk as changes are to be made to the secondary school transport scheme, it has been warned.
Published: 6 Jan 2010 12:47 (9)

Cold snap grips area

RENFREWSHIRE is still shivering after two weeks of sub-zero temperatures.
Published: 6 Jan 2010 12:44

Young designer Amy scoops national award

A BRIDGE of Weir schoolgirl has won a competition out of hundreds of applicants after designing a graphical background theme for Glow intranet.
Published: 16 Dec 2009 16:36

Sentencing slammed as abuse campaign launched

A LOCAL women's group has condemned acts of violence receiving lenient sentences in the courts - after a Johnstone thug who beat up two females walked free from court last...
Published: 10 Dec 2009 10:37 (9)

Housing plan for village compared to 'lottery win'

THE CONTROVERSIAL development proposals for Bishopton's former ROF site amount to 'a lottery win' for the village - a local resident has claimed.

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Published: 10th March, 2010 01:55pm

Dealer's pill 'headache'

A JOHNSTONE man was caught red-handed with 2,000 Ecstasy pills - and then claimed they were for a headache.
Published: 3 Mar 2010 14:32

Toxic warning

A FRESH warning is urging residents to be wary of toxic land - as fears intensify for the future of 300 homes in Renfrewshire.
Published: 3 Mar 2010 14:30

Nurse guilty of attack

A JOHNSTONE nurse faces being sacked and struck off after being found guilty of a vicious attack.
Published: 3 Mar 2010 14:27

William Wallace is business Braveheart

A MILLIONAIRE business entrepreneur has chosen a Johnstone man as his next prodigy.
Published: 24 Feb 2010 16:21 (5)

Nurse 'stabbed' woman

A JOHNSTONE nurse has been accused of stabbing a woman.
Published: 24 Feb 2010 16:17 (7)

Tackling youth disorder

LINWOOD gangs are not a major issue - the police officer in charge of the area has assured residents.
Published: 24 Feb 2010 16:15

Town heroes crowned

DELIGHTED heroes, their friends and family all enjoyed a moving ceremony that honoured caring and courageous members of the community.

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