2 h. ago Councillors asked to back consultation on renaming Renfrew's Andrew Avenue

It follows the removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's titles amid growing scrutiny over his links with Jeffrey Epstein.

Politics

3 h. ago Renfrewshire councillors urged to back plea to install CCTV in all of area's main parks at meeting

The need to do so "could not be clearer", claimed an elected member, after a rape in Brodie Park in mid-November.

Politics

39 h. ago P Louise makes tearful charity plea as 'shelves left empty' for kids

Paige Louise Williams, the brains behind P Louise, has made a teary plea on her TikTok account, urging people to take action alongside her as they could really make a difference

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64 h. ago Scots woman who coughed up blood makes urgent plea after brother died suddenly in sleep

Rebecca Elsdon, 34, said her brother's death remains a mystery but her own diagnosis a year later could shed some light on his tragic passing.

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5 d. ago Outlander star issues urgent plea to viewers with 'double the risk' of cancer

Outlander star Colin McFarlane appeared on BBC Breakfast to urge Black men aged 45-74 to get screened for prostate cancer

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6 d. ago Flu cases continue to rise as 'mutated' H3N2 strain sparks urgent health bosses plea

Health bosses have issued a plea with less than four weeks until Christmas

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9 d. ago Paisley councillor says people deserve to enjoy the town “without fearing for their safety"

Councillor Carolann Davidson said she remains “seriously concerned” about anti-social behaviour in the town centre after a teenager was stabbed on Bonfire Night.

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9 d. ago Councillor pokes fun at Renfrewshire Council digital adviser Millie as AI technology wins award

Chris Gilmour made the quip following its success in the leading innovation category at the Cosla Excellence Awards.

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1 week ago Renfrewshire cops respond to disorder at licensed premises as councillor issues festive warning

Eddie Devine cautions that officers are only likely to get busier in the weeks ahead.

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2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans make urgent BBC plea after Vicky Pattison's exit

Strictly Come Dancing fans are calling for Vicky Pattison to return to the competition after one star was forced to pull out of the Blackpool live show due to injury

Politics

2 w. ago Motherland star’s urgent plea about ‘devastating’ impact of Sats on Send children

Anna Maxwell Martin among campaigners to say primary Sats impact Send children

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2 w. ago ITV I'm A Celebrity fans left furious as Ant and Dec issue urgent plea

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! viewers were left fuming by another technical glitch during the latest episode

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2 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz halts ATP Finals as umpire makes urgent plea for paramedics

The ATP Finals final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner was halted after just 16 minutes following a "disturbance" in the crowd, related to what was believed to be a medical emergency

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2 w. ago Fireball explosion near airport as 15 rushed to hospital and flights cancelled

A massive explosion has ripped through an industrial park near Argentina's main international airport, with flights to and from the capital Buenos Aires delayed and cancelled on Friday night

Events

3 w. ago Urgent plea to UK households to stop making common electric blanket mistake

Although a warm blanket may feel perfect as you snuggle into bed on cold, dark winter night, it could unknowingly put your life at risk

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3 w. ago Parent's urgent plea to anyone travelling to popular holiday hotspot after daughters die

Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones, both 19, were on a trip to Laos last year when they died from methanol poisoning, and their devastated parents are warning others not to travel to the country

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4 w. ago Extension of Park Mains High School in Erskine to go ahead after approval from Renfrewshire councillors

Education officers' bid for permission for the proposal at the Barrhill Road facility landed the green light.

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