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Charity sent us lists of children’s names and things they wished for ...it was heartbreaking

WHEN Bernie and Mariessa Devlin went on a sunshine break to Mauritius, they had no idea of the impact it would have on their lives.Read

You’ve goat to help save farm!

BOSSES at a cash-strapped charity which cares for sick and abandoned animals is sending out an SOS to big-hearted Paisley Daily Express readers in a bid to avoid closure.Read

Funding snub is not Buddie good enough!

FURY erupted last night after the Scottish Government handed out a whopping £20million to more than 40 towns and villages across the country – but decided Renfrewshire should not receive a single penny.Read

Don’t forget your flu jab, says Jim

RESIDENTS across Renfrewshire are being reminded to get their flu jags this winter.Read

House prices in freefall

PROPERTY prices in Renfrewshire have slumped more dramatically than in any other part of Scotland.Read

Singing salesman Steven proves he's electric!

A SINGING salesman who works for electrical giants Comet is hoping to see his own name up in lights after winning a prestigious talent competition.Read

Second man on war hero murder charge

A SECOND man appeared at Paisley Sheriff Court yesterday charged with the murder of hero soldier Paul McGee.Read

Woman charged with killing her mum

A PAISLEY woman has appeared in court charged with murdering her own mum.Read

Death probe

POLICE have launched an investigation after a 51-year-old woman was found dead in her home.Read

Cadet Craig, 16, joins UK air cadet elite

A HIGH-FLYING teenager will be on cloud nine when he enjoys an African adventure.Read

Fears as suicide rates increase

HEALTH bosses have admitted they are unlikely to be able to meet their target on suicide prevention – after it was revealed there has been a worrying increase in the number of people who are taking their own life.Read

We’re courting new members!

A RECRUITMENT drive is under way in a bid to boost the number of people who serve the Scottish Court Service as a Justice of the Peace.Read

New tenants won’t have right to buy

NEW tenants renting council houses have been stripped of the right to buy their homes.Read

Erskine pensioner denies Post Polio Syndrome exists

AN elderly polio victim has denied a painful condition linked to the disease actually exists – despite hundreds of Scots getting help for it.Read

Water result!

WATER bosses have welcomed a new watchdog report that highlights an improvement in customer service levels.Read

On the frontline in booze battle

A CAMPAIGNING politician went behind the scenes at a busy off-licence as part of a new drive to encourage people across Renfrewshire to ditch dangerous drinking habits.Read

Tributes after doctor dies in smash horror

TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular family doctor who was tragically killed in a horror road smash.Read

Suicide bridge 'needs more S.O.S phones'

A WORRIED dad yesterday called for more emergency telephones and help signs to be put in place on the Erskine Bridge following the tragic deaths of two teenage girls.Read

Soccer kids' tears turn into cheers!

FOOTBALL-CRAZY kids who were left in tears when their sports pavilion mysteriously burned down are now all smiles again after a big-hearted businessman pitched in with cash to save the day.Read

New crackdown on 'eyesore' gypsy camps

TOUGH new rules have been drawn up to put the brakes on gypsy travellers who set up illegal camps in the Paisley area.Read

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