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Families facing fuel poverty took their outrage over soaring prices to the doorstep of the energy regulator yesterday as they demanded an end to an “avoidable” crisis.

Hundreds of "pro-active" patrols have been conducted at fly-tipping hotspots in Renfrewshire as a task force bids to stop illegal dumping at the source.

Ferguslie Park has come up with a unique way to address the climate emergency through local environmental action.

Dedicated groups in Renfrewshire have been recognised for their efforts in supporting their communities and improving the environment.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our personalised newsletter.Organisers have hailed the first community market giving away free food to those in need as a big success.Community group the Darkwood Crew organised the event at the village green on Darkwood Crescent in Ferguslie Park.Since the start of lockdown, the team of volunteers have been delivering food parcels every night thanks to donations from the Co-op and FareShare.They’ve since began another partnership with the Greggs Foundation and any surplus food will now be given away at the community market, which will be held every Thursday morning.Terry McTernan from the Darkwood Crew said: “No judgement, no questions, no awkwardness or embarrassment.