Village praised for hard work

EFFORTS to support the world’s Fairtrade movement have been officially recognised by Renfrewshire’s councillors.Read

Fun at reserve

PEOPLE who are getting prepared for Christmas should head along to the RSPB nature reserve in Lochwinnoch.Read

Branch out!

BUDDIES are being urged to take a trip to Castle Semple in Lochwinnoch and join the countryside rangers for a special event on St Andrew’s Day.Read

Going on a winter walk

GO for a wander this winter and spot some wildlife at the RSPB reserve in Lochwinnoch.Read

House about that then?

BUDDIES looking for a step-up on to the housing ladder have been given a £60million helping hand.Read

Bid to freeze council house sales

TENANTS across Renfrewshire could be blocked from buying their council homes if controversial new proposals get the green light.Read

Renfrewshire holiday dates announced

PUBLIC holidays for next year have been agreed on by councillors in Renfrewshire.Read

Bee busy teaching

TEACHERS in Renfrewshire are being urged to create a buzz during lesson time with the help of an education resource.Read

Fright night

YOUNGSTERS are invited along to see all the creepy goings-on at the RSPB reserve on Hallowe’en.Read

Minimum wage is fair deal

THE minimum wage has increased again – the ninth time since 1998 – meaning that thousands of people across Renfrewshire will be better off.Read

New plans to battle smoking will be a breath of fresh air

A NEW bid is being launched to reduce the number of Renfrewshire residents who smoke.Read

Job cuts ‘inevitable’

FINANCIAL uncertainty and spiralling costs could force the hand of small businesses to cut staff, according to the the Forum of Private Business.Read

Law change ‘will protect vulnerable’

PLANS to overhaul the laws on working and volunteering with children and vulnerable people have been announced by the government.Read

Gates stolen in raid on farm

A GANG of thieves swooped on a remote farm and in just one hour nicked eight heavy metal gates worth thousands of pounds.Read

Get building

BUGS need homes just like everyone else – so why not build them one!Read

Question time for gardeners

Then head along to Lochwinnoch nature reserve next Tuesday for their Gardeners' Question Time with a twist.Read

John McGhee

Gang of 12 attack war hero for cigarette

A FORMER soldier suffered these horrific injuries after a young thug tried to pinch a cigarette from his mouth.Read

John McGhee

Gang of 12 attack war hero for cigarette

A FORMER soldier suffered these horrific injuries after a young thug tried to pinch a cigarette from his mouth.Read

Community council plans

THE next meeting of Lochwinnoch Community Council will take place tomorrow night.Read

Spy camera installed in Lochwinnoch

A CCTV camera has been installed on a busy street to tackle antisocial behaviour.Read

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