Renfrew

August 15, 2018

It’s all in the name – teachers Reid and Wright to teach kids literacy skills

Primary One pupils at a Renfrewshire school are learning how to read and write from aptly named teachers – Mrs Reid and Mrs Wright. As Brediland […]
August 14, 2018

Parking Charges in Johnstone and Renfrew not to be pursued.

Renfrewshire SNP Councillors have decided that they will not support changes to the existing parking arrangements in Johnstone and Renfrew after consideration of the outcome of the consultation process. The proposals included parking controls […]
August 14, 2018

Crowds feel the heat in Johnstone as Fire Engine Rally returns to the town

Thousands of people turned out in Johnstone on Saturday to see fire engines, past and present, showcased in the town centre. The day kicked off with […]
August 11, 2018

Thousands turn out for Film and Comic Con event at intu Braehead

SHOPPERS must have thought they had walked through the doors of the intu Braehead mall on Saturday and landed in a galaxy far, far away. They […]
August 10, 2018

Families First serve up holiday fun and meals at summer holiday clubs for Renfrewshire children

Hundreds of children across Renfrewshire have enjoyed a summer of fun attending Families First holiday clubs. Running at 10 school venues, children have taken part in […]
August 9, 2018

Local MP meets energy action group

Gavin Newlands, SNP MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, has met with a local energy efficiency agency to find out more about the latest work they’re […]
August 9, 2018

Record number of students from deprived areas accepted to university

Gavin Newlands, SNP MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, has welcomed new statistics which show that a record number of students from Scotland’s most disadvantaged areas […]
August 8, 2018

Pupils helped on path to exam achievement with leadership programme

As exam results were released across Scotland, Renfrewshire school pupils who attended a leadership programme have revealed how the skills they gained helped them achieve success. […]