Charities losing money to Olympics

CHARITIES and voluntary groups face a cut in cash aid, according to a politician.Read

We need more cash say housing chiefs

HOUSING bosses want government chiefs to hand them extra cash to ensure more Buddies can get a foot onto the housing ladder.Read

Disabled hit by credit crunch

DISABLED Buddies are among the latest in a long line of victims to be hit hard by the credit crunch.Read

Hard work pays off for council staff

INDUSTRIOUS council staff have received a heartfelt ‘thank you’ from delighted bosses.Read

100 arrested in crime blitz

MORE than 100 people were arrested for a catalogue of crimes – including murder – during a massive crackdown by police across Renfrewshire.Read

Girl, 14, beaten after gang chase

A VICIOUS woman brutally battered a terrified schoolgirl after chasing her victim along a footpath.Read

Teachers get extra time and training

ALL teachers across Renfrewshire are to receive one additional day’s annual training over the next three years to help make sure the introduction of a new school curriculum goes smoothly.Read

Golf clubs urged to enter competition

The awards, which were launched for the very first time last year, are once again sponsored by Dunfermline Building Society as part of their investment into Scottish golf.Read

Golf clubs urged to enter competition

The awards, which were launched for the very first time last year, are once again sponsored by Dunfermline Building Society as part of their investment into Scottish golf.Read

Education bosses crack down on cheating parents

SNEAKY parents who attempt to get their children into schools in an area where they don’t live could face prosecution.Read

Renfrewshire Council praised for crunch aid

RENFREWSHIRE Council has been praised for their efforts to help Buddies bitten by the credit crunch.Read

Saving energy

RENFREWSHIRE businesses can receive a grant of up to £100,000 to help install energy saving heating systems.Read

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 ChristmasRead

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

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