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Provost supports Shades Day
Renfrewshire's Provost Celia Lawson has donned her sunglasses and teamed up with local woman Judith Marshall, who is blind, to promote Shades Day.
Renfrewshire addiction strategy to target drink and drug abuse
Renfrewshire councillors approved a new addiction strategy, on Thursday 26 June, aimed at toppling Renfrewshire from its top-five place in Scotland's drink and drugs league table.
Stage 2 starts on £1.5million project to renovate Victorian Bridge
The latest stage of a £1.5million project to restore and strengthen Paisley's Abbey Bridge is now underway. Some 80 corroded, cast iron facia panels are being removed from the B-listed, Victorian structure which was built in 1879.
Big Yin backs Danny Kyle memorial concert
Billy Connolly has recorded a heartfelt video clip in memory of his friend Danny Kyle which will be played during a special memorial concert marking 10 years since the Paisley musician's death.
Fire damages Craigielea Primary School
The former Craigielea Primary School building in Blackstoun Road, Paisley has been extensively damaged in a fire on the night of Thursday 26 June and is now closed.
Estonians visit Reid Kerr
Reid Kerr College recently hosted a visit from a group of 8 Estonian teachers from a variety of disciplines, visiting as part of the Leonardo Da Vinci Mobility Project.
Johnstone High School wins top education award
Renfrewshire school wins CBI’s Schools for All award at this year’s Scottish Education Awards in Glasgow.
Renfrewshire on target for Fairtrade status
Renfrewshire could officially become a Fairtrade zone as early as March 2009.
Hi-tech link makes Renfrewshire one big classroom
Renfrewshire’s 26,000 pupils and teachers are now linked through Glow, a vast virtual classroom that will soon take in all of Scotland’s schools.
Ombudsman's Commentary June 2008
The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman's commentary forJune 2008 contains 12 reports, none of which relate to Renfrewshire Council.
Reid Kerr student is at the cutting edge
Student Jenna Smillie wins gold in hairdressing in 2008 UK Skills competition.
Six Book Challenge awards
Renfrewshire Libraries to celebrate the participation of Renfrewshire adult learners in this popular reading challenge.
Award-winning youth project in the running for another accolade
A project which helps vulnerable youngsters in Renfrewshire do better at school and get into the world of work is in line for a top UK award.
Quality training at Reid Kerr
Senior quality advisor and award winning student David Grant has been working on the quality of his own personal development recently and has completed a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Quality at Reid Kerr college in Paisley.
Renfrewshire helps raise £15,000 for Singing Children of Africa
Renfrewshire residents helped raise a massive £15,000 for the Singing Children of Africa on their recent visit to the area.
Sun shines on Gallowhill Primary
The sun was shining on a Paisley primary school when education inspectors visited recently. Gallowhill Primary has been praised in a report by her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education following their visit in March.
American hospitality
A group of hospitality students recently returned from a successful trip to Boston USA, the trip was the final stage of a year's preparation and fund raising through their enterprise studies.
Man-eating alien attacks Paisley Grammar
A giant green, man-eating plant lands at Paisley Grammar School tonight when 40 children take to the boards for the school's production of the Little Shop of Horrors.
Pilot scheme helps pupils with additional support needs
A pilot project is being launched in Renfrewshire to help school leavers with additional support needs explore the world of work.
Sound, quality training at Reid Kerr
Information on HNC sound production course, starting August 2008, which will see the college continue their partnership with rehearsal studio Berkeley 2 in Glasgow.
