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Paisley’s streets were awash with campaigners calling for an end to violence against women and gender-based violence at the town’s annual Reclaim the Night march.

The past, present and future of Renfrew Boys’ Brigade was celebrated at the weekend with a party to mark the occasion.

St Mirren Women head coach Kate Cooper was proud to see so many Buddies come together to support the club at the SMiSA Stadium.

Renfrewshire residents who are saving lives with mental health support, delivering end of life wishes and tackling social isolation were last week thanked for their efforts.

Renfrewshire’s provost has paid tribute to a “lovely and kind” former minister of Paisley Abbey following his death at the age of 69.

A special ceremony to mark King Charles III’s accession to the throne has been held in Paisley.

Villagers in Houston can now work up a sweat while enjoying the fresh air after an outdoor gym was officially opened at Ardgryffe Park.

A commemoration event happening this weekend will not only honour the dead, but also seek to warn of the ever present danger of nuclear weapons.

A play area packed with new equipment has been unveiled in Paisley’s Foxbar.

Crowds turned out to celebrate as a beacon was lit at Paisley Abbey to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee last night.

The SNP will stay the largest group on Renfrewshire Council after 21 members were elected.

Renfrewshire's Provost reflected on the "worst health crisis" there has ever been as she paid tribute to retiring councillors and those standing for re-election ahead of next week's poll.

Renfrewshire's Provost has lifted the lid on kicking her smoking habit in a bid to spur on those struggling to give up.

People in Renfrewshire will see their council tax and service charges go up by three per cent this year.This comes after the SNP administration's £466 million budget was passed unopposed earlier today.

A charity that supports older adults across Renfrewshire is looking ahead to brighter days in 2022.

The Provost of Renfrewshire has come under fierce attack for failing to back immediate action at a danger road junction.

Generous members of a slimming club have helped make sure children enjoy a cosy Christmas this year.

Available on both Android and Apple. Download here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocialProvost Lorraine Cameron, who added a letter for future generations to the time capsule, said: “Paisley Town Hall is special to so many people and it was important to involve the local community.“At a time where our lives are still disrupted due to the Covid-19 pandemic and normal events have been unable to take place as planned, the creation of the time capsule has given many people a chance to look back on some of those times they hold most dear.“The scroll includes memories from some of our oldest citizens collected through workshops with ROAR, and stories from some of our youngest citizens, with pupils from Williamsburgh and West Primary Schools

Download the FREE Renfrewshire Live app now for all the latest news, features and sport in your area. Available on both Android and Apple. Download here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocialSusan Temple from Johnstone Station ticket office, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to have raised more than £10,000 for this great cause, but raising awareness about this terrible disease is just as important as raising funds.“It’s been a real team effort, and we couldn’t have done it would the support of our local community, including Provost Lorraine Cameron who has had personal experience with MND.” The funds raised by the partnership help MND Scotland to fund more research in Scotland to find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease; fund the practical,

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.A memorial to the thousands of Renfrewshire people denied a traditional funeral service throughout the Covid-19 pandemic has been erected.Situated in Hawkhead Cemetery, the permanent memorial is dedicated to all those who have passed away in the past 14 months, including the 525 people who died of the virus locally.The brainchild of Provost Lorraine Cameron, the granite memorial reads: “In memory of all who died during the Covid-19 pandemic.“Always loved, never forgotten, forever missed.”It was created in a bid to offer heartbroken families a place to reflect and remember loved ones who passed away during a traumatic time for the whole

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensMND Scotland was founded as the Scottish Motor Neurone Disease Association in 1981 by Strathclyde police officer John Macleod and his wife Peigi.At the time, services were limited and health professionals had little or no knowledge of the condition.Today, MND Scotland strives to reduce the impact of motor neurone disease (MND) on the lives of those affected, by offering services such as benefits advice, equipment loans, counselling, advocacy, and a grants programme.It also campaigns for the rights of people living with MND and fund vital research to find a cure.MND is a rapidly progressing terminal illness that stops signals from the brain reaching the muscles.