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Businesses in Paisley are throwing their weight behind an innovative scheme tackling food insecurity and waste.

A Paisley charity boss is tackling food waste and poverty one brown paper bag at a time with Star TeaBags.

A Paisley charity boss is “not surprised” that some desperate people, including families, are resorting to shoplifting in order to make ends meet during the cost-of-living crisis.

Some people in Scotland will face a choice between eating and heating their homes this winter.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Members of Paisley’s Men’s Shed are getting creative to stay in touch with one another and continue their projects during lockdown - with hopes to build a memorial for a much-loved former member.The group, which is made up of around 56 people from across Renfrewshire, usually gets together at its base at the Star Project.But, like many other organisations, covid restrictions have kept members away from the tools at the Wallace Street base.However, they have been working to stay in touch and are planning to launch a new project in the coming weeks that is close to their hearts.Founding member of the Shed, Iain Downie, tragically died in October last

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.It may have been raining on Sunday - but that didn’t stop Paisley marathon runner Dylan Glynn pounding the streets of the town for 26 miles in aid of a much-loved local charity.The 32-year-old completed the virtual London Marathon in aid of Paisley charity the Star Project.On his momentous journey through the streets of the town, Dylan ran past many key sites that have links with the Star Project.Places such as the charity’s base in Wallace Street, Fountain Gardens, Paisley Men’s Shed, St Mirren Park, Glenburn Community Library and areas linked to the Paisley City of Culture bid were all on the route.Dylan even had support from community members

Paisley Rugby Club players have generously donated fines accrued throughout the season for minor indiscretions to lifeline charity The Star Project.

Saints gaffer Jim Goodwin swapped the dugout for the milk cart after kind-hearted Paisley cafe bosses donate hundreds of pints to those in need during lockdown.