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Warrant after court no-show

A SHERIFF has issued a warrant for the arrest of a female who failed to turn up for trial at Paisley Sheriff Court. Read

'Nappy' New Year for families

LITTLE cutie Cara Johnson made it a Nappy New Year for her proud mum and dad when she decided she just couldn’t wait to see 2009. Read

Man charged with two Xmas Eve assaults

A MAN has appeared in custody at Paisley Sheriff Court charged with two serious assaults with a knife, allegedly committed in Linwood on Christmas Eve. Read

It’s business as usual at the Tweedie Hall

A RENFREWSHIRE hall is set to remain open during the demolition of a nearby shopping centre. Read

Olympics chance for sporty kids

LUCKY young Buddies who were born on December 20, 2004, could play an integral part in the London Olympics in 2012. Read

Under 65s poor uptake of flu jab

A THIRD of those thought to be at serious risk of catching the flu and who are under 65 have failed to come forward for their free jab this Christmas Read

Council's vision of the future

AMBITIOUS plans which aim to leave families in Renfrewshire much healthier, wealthier, greener and safer within a decade have been unveiled. Read

Celebrations as town centre plan gets green light

FAMILIES who have spent years campaigning for their run-down shopping centreto be transformed are celebrating after multi-million pound improvement plans were finally given the thumbs-up. Read

Flood chaos on the roads

FIRE crews were stretched to capacity yesterday as torrential rain caused flooding throughout Renfrewshire. Read

Better deal for blind

A CAMPAIGN to get better financial benefits for blind people is being backed by Renfrewshire Council. Read

Festive post deadlines

BUDDIES are reminded of the last posting dates for festive mail. Read

Festive hours for libraries and council offices

LIBRARIES, registry offices and other council buildings are set to close early on Christmas Eve in preparation for the festive season. Read

D-Day for Linwood town centre plan

A CRUCIAL decision will be made today over the future of a rundown town centre. Read

Bravehearts have a special school day

THERE was a tartan touch to lessons at a busy primary school as youngsters celebrated their Scottish heritage. Read

Mens’ heart deaths up

BOSSES at the British Heart Foundation charity have raised concerns about the rise in the premature death rate among men. Read

Thug steals OAP’s purse

A COWARDLY thief stole a 70-year-old woman’s purse as she walked along a lane with her husband. Read

It’s wheelie good news!

RESIDENTS have been given a rubbish early Christmas present - and they’re delighted! Read

OAPs will air their views on plan to close day centre

PROTESTING pensioners will tonight get the chance to have their say about closure plans for their day centre. Read

Axed post office will stay closed

THE POST office has confirmed the shutters ARE coming down permanently on a vital town centre branch. Read

Education bosses ‘must do better’

CONCERNS have been raised over a sharp rise in the number of composite classes in Renfrewshire’s primary schools. Read

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