http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/renfrew/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:47:02 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 5 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/tg_logo_500x75.png http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/renfrew/ A SHOCKED community has rallied round to raise vital cash to hold a funeral for a dad who died after an alleged attack. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404698-residents-raise-cash-for-funeral/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/02/404698-residents-raise-cash-for-funeral/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News A RENFREW man has been charged with attempted murder following an attack on Paisley Road. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403765-mans-attempted-murder-charge/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/19/403765-mans-attempted-murder-charge/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News THE family of a man who died in an alleged attack can’t afford to have his body flown home. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403468-shop-boss-pays-tribute-to-tragic-street-attack-dad/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403468-shop-boss-pays-tribute-to-tragic-street-attack-dad/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News The leader of Renfrewshire Council has announced that he will step down if his bid to become an MSP is successful. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403467-the-leader-of-renfrewshire-council-has-announced-that-he-will-step-down-if-his-bid-to-become-an-msp-is-successful/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/403467-the-leader-of-renfrewshire-council-has-announced-that-he-will-step-down-if-his-bid-to-become-an-msp-is-successful/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News COULD you be the next top model? http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403200-win-your-chance-to-take-to-the-catwalk-in-a-major-fashion-event/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/403200-win-your-chance-to-take-to-the-catwalk-in-a-major-fashion-event/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News A BLAZE that ripped through a golf club locker room has destroyed thousands of pounds worth of equipment. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/02/403060-probe-into-club-blaze/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/02/403060-probe-into-club-blaze/ Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:21:31 +0100 News A RENFREW man has been left fighting for his life after he was allegedly stabbed in the town. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402700-man-fighting-for-life/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/402700-man-fighting-for-life/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:24:38 +0100 News A RENFREW minister turned action hero scaled the heights of her church's steeple to raise funds for the building. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/402395-stairway-to-heaven/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/402395-stairway-to-heaven/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 News A RENFREW man braved a 54-mile trek across some of Scotland's most demanding landscapes to raise cash for his country. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/08/402144-only-way-is-up-for-team/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/08/402144-only-way-is-up-for-team/ Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:49:58 +0100 News MORE job cuts at Renfrewshire Council are expected as the administration attempts to tackle a £75m funding gap over the next three years. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/17/401551-more-job-cuts-to-come/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/17/401551-more-job-cuts-to-come/ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:01:38 +0100 News GLASGOW Airport is entering almost a week of chaos as volcanic ash continues to disrupt flights and passengers. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/22/399508-volcanic-ash-brings-misery-to-travellers/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/22/399508-volcanic-ash-brings-misery-to-travellers/ Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:55:19 +0100 News FOOTBALL fans in Renfrewshire are being asked to dig out old strips to help children in South Africa. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/14/399241-fair-play-to-pub-staff/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/14/399241-fair-play-to-pub-staff/ Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:09:22 +0100 News A YOUNG Renfrew ballet dancer is the first Scot to be awarded a place at a prestigious Russian dance school. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/25/398512-dancing-dream-comes-true/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/25/398512-dancing-dream-comes-true/ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:47:03 +0000 News A TRAUMATISED mum has hit out at the 'scumbag' who befriended her disabled son and then burgled their home when he knew they were on holiday. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/18/398238-burglar-befriended-my-disabled-son/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/18/398238-burglar-befriended-my-disabled-son/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:57:20 +0000 News A PROTEST against 'unfair' council plans has gathered momentum, with parents vowing they 'will not disappear' until the future of their children's education is guaranteed. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/18/398237-well-fight-for-our-kids/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/18/398237-well-fight-for-our-kids/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:52:52 +0000 News PARENTS are hitting out at council plans to house their kids in a building that is 'fit for demolition' while their own school is being upgraded. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/397948-parents-hit-out-our-kids-deserve-better/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/397948-parents-hit-out-our-kids-deserve-better/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:54:13 +0000 News DELIGHTED heroes, their friends and family all enjoyed a moving ceremony that honoured caring and courageous members of the community. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/24/397479-town-heroes-crowned/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/24/397479-town-heroes-crowned/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:15:58 +0000 News PLANS haven't been sunk yet for an innovative solution to the Renfrew crossing as a second day of technical tests saw an amphibious bus cross the Clyde. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/11/396927-water-way-to-travel-to-work/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/11/396927-water-way-to-travel-to-work/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:26:26 +0000 News AS Renfrewshire Council fight to fix the ferry, SPT chiefs who voted to axe it are under fire for blowing millions of pounds on junkets and consultants. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/04/396688-council-plan-brings-fresh-hope-for-ferry/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/04/396688-council-plan-brings-fresh-hope-for-ferry/ Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:52:08 +0000 News LOCAL residents and politicians have vowed to fight SPT's decision to axe the Renfrew ferry. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396417-the-fight-is-not-over-vow-ferry-campaigners/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/396417-the-fight-is-not-over-vow-ferry-campaigners/ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:55:09 +0000 News THE safety of hundreds of school pupils will be put at risk as changes are to be made to the secondary school transport scheme, it has been warned. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/396184-school-buses-axed/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/396184-school-buses-axed/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:26:17 +0000 News PARENTS and grandparents at a local primary school are overjoyed after receiving cash to furnish their jungle-themed library. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/396182-new-look-school-library-takes-walk-on-wild-side/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/396182-new-look-school-library-takes-walk-on-wild-side/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:22:48 +0000 News A STUDENT leapt from a second-storey hotel window to escape staff after attacking his girlfriend on a birthday night out. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395930-attackers-window-leap/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395930-attackers-window-leap/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:34:21 +0000 News THE historic Renfrew Ferry's days are numbered as SPT are proposing to shut it. The Gazette reported in December that the ferry was under threat as transport bosses need to cut costs. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395929-prepare-to-fight-to-save-historic-ferry/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/395929-prepare-to-fight-to-save-historic-ferry/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:32:12 +0000 News EDUCATION bosses will axe a Renfrew primary school - to the dismay of parents and pupils who campaigned against its closure. http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/06/395658-anger-over-school-closure/ http://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/06/395658-anger-over-school-closure/ Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:48:52 +0000 News