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A737 closed between Beith and Lochwinnoch following report of potential gas leak

The A737 has been closed between Beith and Lochwinnoch following a report of a potential gas leak. A number of properties have been evacuated as a precaution.

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Jet2 launches Winter 2027/28 city breaks from Glasgow Airport

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Thorn Athletic midfielder Lewis Steele joins Neilston as Tai Beckley loan spell ends

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Thorn Athletic midfielder Lewis Steele joins Neilston as Tai Beckley loan spell ends

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Slow start proves costly for Paisley Pirates in Aberdeen defeat

Bishopton Ladies reach Scottish Cup third round for first time after 5-1 win over Jeanfield Swifts

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Bishopton Ladies reach Scottish Cup third round for first time after 5-1 win over Jeanfield Swifts

Danny Sinclair scores twice as Glenvale draw 3-3 with Kello Rovers

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Danny Sinclair scores twice as Glenvale draw 3-3 with Kello Rovers

Johnstone Burgh hit seven against Eglinton as Renfrew win at Cumnock and Glenvale draw

Johnstone Burgh hit seven against Eglinton as Renfrew win at Cumnock and Glenvale draw

Community & Schools

Renfrewshire Visual Impaired Forum secures funding for next two years

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New project launched to support victims of antisocial behaviour in rented homes

Friday night youth football returns to Johnstone Castle tonight

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West Scotland MSP Cara McKee to return to Scottish Parliament after brain surgery

Council to approach Glasgow Airport owners over possible name change

Greater Renfrewshire

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Renfrew print apprentice Luke Ashwood wins industry award

BC Technologies expands into Linwood following merger with Business i.T Specialists

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Three gang members jailed for armed raid on wrong house

Former Partick Thistle youth goalkeeper granted bail on culpable homicide charge

Three men admit roles in £600,000 fraud scheme targeting pensioners

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Skipinnish leads festive line-up as Renfrewshire launches winter programme

Skipinnish will headline the Paisley Christmas Lights Switch-On as Renfrewshire launches a programme of free-to-attend festive events across five towns in November.

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