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

Windfarm bid turned down by planners

PLANS to build a windfarm in Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park have been rejected by council planners.Read

Vulnerable will get more government support

MORE vulnerable Buddies are to be given support to live independently in their own homes and enjoy the best possible quality of life.Read

Warning over fake computer consoles

COUNTERFEIT computer games consoles and adaptors are putting lives at risk this Christmas, HM Revenue & Customs has warned.Read

Water boost for Renfrewshire

MORE than £1million is to be pumped into improving water quality in Renfrewshire.Read

Joy as interest rates slashed

HOMEOWNERS across Renfrewshire could have something to celebrate after interest rates were slashed to a 57-year low.Read

Still time for nominations

PROVOST Celia Lawson has reminded Buddies there’s not a lot of time left to enter the Community Awards.Read

Plan to give kids free fruit

A NEW school fruit scheme proposed by Eurocrats can help make sure that young Buddies get their daily recommended allowance of fruit and vegetables – helping to beat child obesity.Read

Hot topic at RSPB nature reserve

AS the cold winter nights draw in, pop along to the RSPB nature reserve to hear about life in the Serengeti.Read

Save workers from abuse

A POLITICIAN wants tougher laws to protect transport workers from abuse.Read

Call for change to bingo tax rule

BINGO-loving Buddies could be calling House for the last time if the rules on taxation aren’t changed.Read

Sport groups can cash in

SPORTS groups could net a huge chunk of cash from a new awards scheme.Read

MP welcomes Post Office decision

HARD working MP Jim Sheridan has welcomed the news that the Post Office has managed to secure a new contract for the direct payment card scheme.Read

£5million is on offer from leader

THE Scottish Government has put up a £5million kitty to help revitalise rural areas of Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire.Read

Choir on song to raise cash

A CHILDREN’s choir which raises money to educate poor youngsters in Kenya is set to make another return visit to Renfrewshire.Read

Donnie in line for humane award

STUDENT Donnie Lawson is in line for a respected charity award after signing up dozens of volunteers at his university.Read

Plea to tighten fireworks law

ANIMAL welfare bosses have called on Renfrewshire’s political elite to help tighten firework laws.Read

Stay safe on the roads, pensioners are urged

PAISLEY pensioners are being urged to remember to stop, look and listen when crossing the road.Read

OAPs warned over bogus callers

A WARNING about the dangers posed by callous bogus callers has been made as the arrival of the dark winter months spark safety fears.Read

Going for a stroll around Clyde Muirshiel

BUDDIES are being invited to look out their comfiest shoes and take part in a walk around Clyde Muirshiel at Lochwinnoch – which is just a short drive from Paisley.Read

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