Thawin’ Batty: Sean gets to the nitty-gritty this winter!

Our Sean Batty has been out with the Renfrewshire Council gritters to find out how they're gearing up to keep the roads clear this winter.

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Thawin’ Batty! Our Sean Batty has been out with the Renfrewshire Council gritters to find out how they’re gearing up to keep the roads clear this winter.

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