Paisley and Renfrewshire News

Daily Updates for every area in Renfrewshire

June 28, 2018

Mackay Urges Constituents Not to Leave Dogs in Hot Cars This Summer

SNP MSP Derek Mackay is urging Renfrewshire’s dog owners not to leave their pets in hot cars this summer. Mr Mackay is highlighting research undertaken by […]
June 28, 2018

New funds to the fore at Kilbarchan visit

Residents in Renfrewshire’s villages have a unique opportunity to shape their own place, according to Renfrewshire Council Leader Iain Nicolson. Councillor Nicolson attended Kilbarchan Community Council […]
June 27, 2018

Pupil power plays a part in healthier school menus across Renfrewshire

Young people across Renfrewshire are having their say on school menus as part of an initiative to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. The health peer […]
June 27, 2018

It’s all write for kids to get up to mischief!

Youngsters are being encouraged to get up to all kinds of mischief…by taking part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. The theme of this year’s Tesco […]
June 27, 2018

Great-gran Jean is a legend in the gym

Super-fit great-gran Jean Whelan has become a legend at the gym where she trains three times week. The energetic 84-year-old could put many men and women […]
June 27, 2018

St Paul’s state of the art campus handed over ahead of new school year

Staff at St Paul’s Primary School and Foxlea Early Learning and Childcare Centre in Foxbar were given a sneak preview of their new shared £8.5 million […]
June 26, 2018

Renfrewshire schools see improvements two years after area becomes an Attainment Challenge authority

Schools across Renfrewshire are recording improvements in pupil’s reading, writing and numeracy skills thanks to the innovative projects introduced as part of the Scottish Government’s Attainment […]
June 25, 2018

Gavin Newlands MP talks about pavement parking dangers with Guide Dogs

Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, visited a street scene set up in the UK Parliament last week by the charity Guide Dogs to […]
June 25, 2018

Event set to celebrate Paisley’s heritage

Those interested in Paisley’s rich past can attend a day-long conference that will examine Paisley’s heritage. The event, Paisley’s Industrial and Cultural Heritage, taking place on […]