Huge housing cash boost

A MASSIVE cash injection to upgrade properties in Paisley, Linwood and Johnstone has been announced by housing association bosses.Read

Callous three get 15 years for savage attack

THREE thugs who took part in a gang attack which left a man so badly battered that he had to have an eye removed have been jailed for a total of 15 years.Read

Man for trial

A MAN alleged to have thrown bricks at the window of a house, placing the occupants in a state of fear and alarm, is to stand trial after denying the offence in court.Read

On target to fight cancer

HEALTH chiefs have hit their target for treating Buddies with cancer within two months of discovering the disease for the first time.Read

Families face massive rise in rent bills

THOUSANDS of council tenants across Renfrewshire face a whopping 25 per cent rise in their rent bills.Read

‘Safer And Stronger’ partnership praised

A COUNCIL initiative bringing together the local authority, police and the voluntary sector has been praised.Read

Ex-hostel land is put up for sale

A FORMER hostel for people with learning difficulties is on the market for sale by the council.Read

Bus fleet will cater for elderly and disabled

ELDERLY folk and people with disabilities will be travelling in style and comfort thanks to new buses bought by SPT.Read

Millions will miss their work

IN what could be the largest mass absence from the workplace for a generation, an estimated five million people will not be going to work tomorrow.Read

Music tuition cuts U-turn

EDUCATION campaigners were celebrating yesterday after council chiefs made a dramatic U-turn over their controversial decision to cut music tuition in schools and axe jobs.Read

Ready, steady... on your marks!

COUCH potatoes across Renfrewshire who were inspired by last month’s London Marathon are being urged to pull on their trainers and start pounding the pavements.Read

New partnership will tackle booze and drug abuse

A DEDICATED alcohol and drug partnership is to be set up in Renfrewshire to tackle the problem of substance misuse.Read

PARENTS and their toddlers can have fun making a noise in Linwood library.

Held every Monday morning between 10.30am and 11.30am, Rhymetime uses rhymes, songs, movement and rhythm that parents and their toddlers can enjoy.Read

Eye’ll stay here

BOSSES at an under-threat opticians have pledged to continue operating in Linwood.Read

Kids jump to it!

SUNSHINE made a welcome guest appearance as hundreds of people enjoyed a family fun day.Read

Theft warning

A SHOCK rise in thefts from rural homes has led police to urge families to review security measures.Read

Elderly in safe hands

ELDERLY and vulnerable people across Renfrewshire will be in even safer hands after 100 workers completed top level training.Read

Machete bloodbath as man almost dies

A TERRIFIED man nearly died after four evil thugs wielding swords and machetes burst into his home and tried to murder him.Read

15 months for man caught with knife

A KNIFEMAN who has a history of offending while drunk has been jailed for 15 months after police caught him carrying a blade in a street near his home.Read

Monster fun day lined up for kids

LINWOOD Active’s Monster Fun Day is being held tomorrow.Read

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