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Classes for asylum seekers at Renfrew campus halted
Schools
The lessons were being delivered in the community learning centre which shares a campus with St James’ Primary School and Moorpark early learning and childcare centre on Brown Street.
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More than £140,000 in funding will be distributed to community projects after move approved by Renfrewshire councillors
Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire Council to allocate grants to Life Church, Active Communities and Renfrew Association of Growers and Gardeners.
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Renfewshire schools estate plan unveiled as new joint campus proposed in overhaul
Schools
Councillors will look at the options being considered across a number of the area's facilities.
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Lidl announces plans for 66 new stores in Scotland - full list
High street openings
The huge expansion includes a mix of town centres, retail parks, and standalone sites
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Teen charged after bus driver 'racially abused' by gang of youths
Racism
A 15-year-old boy has been charged over the incident which saw intervening passengers allegedly being spat on.
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Renfrewshire thug killed victim in stab attack
Courts
Derek Docherty stabbed Sean Dock at a flat in Renfrew’s Tennant Street on May 13, 2023, while also attempting to stop olice from entering the property
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Renfrew rapist handed jail term after attacking woman on her birthday
Courts
The incident happened in December 2020 and the assailant was told a custodial sentence was the "appropriate" outcome.
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Renfrewshire set for spectacular season of festive events
Christmas
A number of things are planned to ensure Christmas is a fun and exciting time for everyone.
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Plans to create three padel courts at Renfrew health club approved by Renfrewshire Council
Renfrew
Bid for planning permission by David Lloyd Leisure given green light by local authority.
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Work begins on final phase of £16m sewer upgrade project in Renfrew
Scottish Water
Scottish Water has confirmed to residents and businesses, however, that the completion date for the works has been pushed back.
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Tributes pour in for 'remarkable' former chair of Renfrew Community Council after passing
Renfrew
Effie McGachie, a member of the group for 38 years, was described as "truly inspiring" and an "amazing woman".
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Glasgow Clan ban ice hockey fan over racist abuse on social media
Renfrewshire
Ice hockey club Glasgow Clan have banned a fan for life over racist social media posts about a rival player.
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Renfrew Burgh Band represents with pride at National Championships
Renfrewshire
The burgh band gave an excellent performance at the recent National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, which earned it sixth place out of 20 qualifying bands.
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List of 120 speed cameras in Scotland no longer in use
Police Scotland
The operators Safety Cameras Scotland say that the cameras can remain dormant for a period of three years, after which a decision will be taken on whether they will be abandoned or re-activated.
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Controversial social care cuts in Renfrewshire avoided for now after deadlocked vote
Social services
Campaigners were braced for bad news at Friday's meeting but a stay of execution was delivered.
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Holidaymakers go to cops claiming Scots travel agent took thousands for trips that were never booked
Holidays
Police Scotland said enquiries were ongoing into a number of reports relating to “a possible fraud involving the sale of holiday bookings”.
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Two major retailers open Scottish stores before the end of the month
High street openings
There's some good news for the high street.
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Serial thugs amid murder of 'popular' Scot in street robbery gone wrong
Courts
CCTV captured them leaving the flat after midnight - both were wearing dark clothes. Further footage played in court showed Alastair and his friend, around the same time, walking in the street.
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Third phase of £11.5m Renfrew sewer main upgrade programme set to start
Scottish Water
Work will begin next week with residents and businesses expected to see benefits.
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Renfrewshire Council celebrates new Renfrew Bridge marking one millionth crossing
Renfrew
The bridge over the River Clyde is already making an impact for thousands of people.
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Work to repair B-listed former police station in Renfrew now underway
Heritage
The job will be carried out in three phases, with the first part expected to be complete by the end of this year.
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Major Glasgow M8 route to face nine months of disruption
Glasgow
The major route - Scotland's busiest road - will see works begin on Monday and last through till next spring.
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Two towns near city named best places to live in Scotland - see the full list
Discover Scotland
A new study ranked over 160 Scottish towns on the basis of factors like natural beauty, wellbeing, employment and connectivity.
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Bustling Scots town with iconic River Clyde bridge named best place to live for employment
Erskine
The town in Renfrewshire has been named Scotland’s top town for employment and connectivity in a nationwide study
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