Hundreds sign online petition against school bus axe

Hundreds of angry parents and pupils have signed an online petition to protest against plans to axe school transport.

Mums and dads across Renfrewshire are up in arms about the council’s cost-cutting plans to stop the school bus for all secondary school pupil who live more than two miles from their school.

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Cruel nurse who attacked elderly women in a care home escapes jail sentence

A nurse who attacked elderly women in a care home was yesterday branded “a disgrace to her profession”.

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Walker’s body discovered in van

A hillwalker’s body has been found in the back of his van in a lay-by in Perthshire, police have said.

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Trial set over hero soldier death

A 28-year-old man is to stand trial accused of murdering a serving soldier once decorated for his bravery.

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Butchers shop targeted by mindless yobs

A gang of yobs went on the rampage at a butchers shop and caused thousands of pounds worth of damage in a matter of minutes.

Horrified shoppers watched in disbelief as they smashed up counters before throwing a heavy set of SCALES at a terrified member of staff.

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Paisley serial sex attacker back in dock

Kevan McDonald was only caught because his twin brother’s DNA was on the national police database.

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Coffee morning raises almost £400 for Adams House

Residents, staff and the wider community came out in force to raise almost £400 for Adams House Care Home’s coffee morning at at Johnstone High Parish Church Hall.

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Driver admits causing OAP’s death

A callous motorist who fled the scene of a horror accident leaving a pensioner lying dying on the road told witnesses: I have to go and pick up my bird.

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Armed raider flees with cash from Elderslie garage

An armed raider fled with a load of cash after a late-night hold up at a busy garage.

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Gang who plotted to murder businessman are jailed

A would-be assassin and his getaway driver were yesterday handed lengthy prison sentences for trying to murder a businessman.

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