Gleniffer Nursery in Johnstone told improvements needed after inspection
A nursery in Johnstone has been told it must make a series of improvements following a joint inspection by Education Scotland and the Care Inspectorate.
Parents invited to Bridge of Weir meeting on children and social media
Parents from across Renfrewshire are being invited to attend a community discussion this week on the growing impact smartphones and social media are having on children and young people.
Plans lodged for major Motorpoint car supermarket at Phoenix Retail Park
Motorpoint has submitted plans for a major new car supermarket in Paisley featuring more than 300 vehicle display spaces, a showroom and workshop complex beside Showcase Cinema.
Betty McKellar, 96, still writing and performing poetry decades after retirement
A 96-year-old poet affectionately known as the “Bard of Lochwinnoch” is set to celebrate her life in poetry at this weekend’s Paisley Book Festival.
Surprise proposal at Asda Linwood leaves worker ‘totally gobsmacked’
A Linwood Asda worker had a shift to remember after her long-term partner surprised her with a marriage proposal while she was working at the store’s self-checkouts.
Coach House duo reach national final of seafood competition
Two members of staff from Bridge of Weir restaurant The Coach House have reached the national final of a prestigious hospitality competition celebrating emerging talent from across the UK.
Thousands more foster carers needed across UK, charity warns
Thousands more foster carers are urgently needed across the UK, according to new figures released by The Fostering Network.
Kilbarchan family organise race night to raise epilepsy awareness and funds
A Kilbarchan family are organising a charity race night to raise money for Epilepsy Scotland and highlight the challenges faced by people living with epilepsy.
New Paisley Music and Arts Street Festival announced for Augus
Paisley will host its first Music and Arts Street Festival this summer.
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Tom Arthur pledges to continue work with local communities after election win
Tom Arthur said it was a “real honour and privilege” after being re-elected as MSP for Renfrewshire West and Levern Valley.