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Bike pervert preys on schoolgirls

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

POLICE were yesterday hunting a weirdo who has been stalking schoolgirls on his bicycle.

Police plea after thieves steal safe

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

DETECTIVES were yesterday hunting a gang of thieves who stole a safe containing thousands of pounds from a baker’s shop.

Ice ace Ryan goes from Pirate to commando!

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

THE humdrum of a nine-to-five job was never enough to keep Ryan McNeil satisfied.

Call for Fastlink ‘tram’ to push ahead

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

POLITICIANS gathered for a meeting in a bid to keep plans for the Fastlink transport system on track.

Funding snub is not Buddie good enough!

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

FURY erupted last night after the Scottish Government handed out a whopping £20million to more than 40 towns and villages across the country – but decided Renfrewshire should not receive a single penny.

Don’t forget your flu jab, says Jim

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

RESIDENTS across Renfrewshire are being reminded to get their flu jags this winter.

Arif will make sure Burns’ work is out of this world!

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A HIGH-FLYING schoolboy is rocketing into history by helping to send Robert Burns into space.

House prices in freefall

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PROPERTY prices in Renfrewshire have slumped more dramatically than in any other part of Scotland.

Boozed-up ned terrified mum

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A MAN who trashed his own mother’s ornament display and ripped her phone from the wall as she dialled 999 has been fined £200 in court.

Tributes paid to our war heroes

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SORROW was tinged with pride as Buddies remembered the war dead from almost 100 years of conflict.

Attack dog’s life is spared

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

THE owner of an Alsatian dog that sank its teeth into the leg of a complete stranger has been ordered to keep her pet under control in future – or face having the animal destroyed.

Pervert caught with indecent images of kids

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

AN internet hit squad of cops snared twisted John Richardson by linking him to indecent images of children on his computer through his e-mail address.

School vandalism hits all-time low

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

THE war on school vandals is being won as the Paisley Daily Express can reveal that the amount of damage being caused is dramatically down.

We thought robbers would kill us

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

TWO workmen suffered a terrifying ordeal at a building site yesterday when they were tied up and gagged by evil thieves.

Get ringside seat for big Xmas switch-on

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SHOPPERS at a busy mall will get more than they bargained for tonight – when they come face to face with world-famous wrestling superstars.

Danger bus stop must be moved, demands gran Mary

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A DETERMINED great gran is campaigning to make council bosses get their wheels in motion and shift a “dangerous” bus stop.

Pupils and teachers in the running to Celebrate Life

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

TEACHERS and pupils at a busy school escaped the classroom and headed outdoors to celebrate hhhhlife.

400 adult abuse cases probed

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A NEW report has lifted the lid on the appalling abuse being suffered by vulnerable adults – with a shocking 400 cases investigated by protection workers in Renfrewshire over the past year alone.

Gas blast fears spark evacuation

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A POLICE station and a busy swimming pool were evacuated yesterday afternoon amid fears of a gas explosion.

Strike hits firms hard

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

BUSINESS bosses have warned that the ongoing postal strike action is having an impact on firms across Renfrewshire.